Terms Of Reference (T0R) For Quarterly Trackers On Key Policy Developments And Debates

Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)

Deadline:

14 April 2025

Region:

Gauteng

Salary:

TBD

Type of employment:

Consultant

Job Description

The objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive and user-friendly framework for tracking key policy developments and debates both within South Africa and internationally, with a particular focus on issues relevant to trade unions and their members. The reports will serve as a resource for union negotiators at national, provincial, industrial, and company levels, enabling them to stay informed of critical policy changes and developments, identify potential areas of impact on workers, and prepare for upcoming negotiations. By workers we mean the working class as a whole in South Africa, including those unionized and not unionized, employed and unemployed.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Contractor Will

Develop a template for the quarterly tracker that outlines the structure, categories, and key issues to be covered.
Populate the template with detailed and referenced content that highlights key policy developments from both South Africa and internationally.
Provide a sectoral analysis that highlights which industries, provinces, and companies are likely to be impacted by these developments. Include analysis on upcoming issues in the next quarter and make recommendations for union negotiators.
Deliver one completed quarterly tracker using the template, covering the first quarter of the year.
Ensure that the report is presented in an accessible, worker-friendly format, with links to source materials and further reading.
After the first report, assess the effectiveness of the tracker format and recommend whether to maintain the quarterly tracker or transition to a different format (e.g., briefing notes or less frequent publications).
Establish connections with relevant trade unions and industry representatives to ensure the content is relevant and timely.

Qualifications And Requirements

The successful tenderer should meet the following criteria:

Demonstrable experience in policy analysis and report writing, particularly in the field of labour relations, economics, or industrial policy.
A solid understanding of South African labour law, key trade union structures, and industrial sectors. Proven ability to synthesize complex policy issues and make them accessible and relevant to a diverse audience, including union negotiators.
Strong research skills and the ability to reference multiple sources, including but not limited to IPCC reports, NEDLAC submissions, and corporate reports.
Ability to work collaboratively with trade unions and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the reports are relevant and actionable.
A track record of delivering high-quality reports within tight deadlines.

How to apply

Tenderers are invited to submit short proposals (maximum 10 pages) s include: A detailed work plan, showing how they will complete the project within the given timeline. A cost proposal, including all costs associated with the project. Examples of previous relevant work, particularly in the area of policy analysis, labour relations, or industrial sectors. References from previous clients who can attest to the tenderer's ability to deliver high-quality work on time. Profile and CV of key personnel Read more on this tender: https://www.tips.org.za/news/vacancies-and-bids/item/4932-terms-of-reference-quarterly-trackers-on-key-policy-developments-and-debates

Tenderers must submit their proposals by 14 April 2025. All proposals should be sent to jobs@tips.org.za.

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