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6 The colour Burgundy because of its association with controlled power & determined ambition .BURGUNDY: It indicates controlled power, GHWHUPLQHG DPELWLRQ DQG GLJQL HG DFWLRQ DQG LV often favoured by the wealthy. C represents credit accumulation and transfer to facilitate progressionGENERAL EDUCATION: Aquamarine Blue is associated with Trust and water s life giving force/beginings which is what General Education is, it is the start/foundation of Education. The base: symbolises- General Education as the foundation, the arrow indicative of lifelong learning. The arrow pointing upwards refers to progress, success and, that with quality education and training the possibilities are BLUE: Longevity & Eternity Lasting Relationships, Friendship, Life & HarmonyORANGE: represents creativity, balance, friendliness and is an inviting tuning Knob: A symbol of focusing/tuning in.

7 The BQA is aligned or focused on providing cutting edge 4 XDOL FDWLRQV 6\VWHPIconThe segments in the middle come together to form a Q which represents 4 XDOL FDWLRQV this was inspired by the power button which represents energy, power and the start of something 7, PLOT 66450 PRIVATE BAG BO 340, GABORONE BOTSWANA | TEL: +267 365 7200 FAX: +267 395 2301 e-mail: website: Toll Free Line: 0800 600 934 sms line: (+267) 7289 3313 twitter: @BQA_BWUpdates facebook: %RWVZDQD4 XDOL FDWLRQV$XWKRULW\ Building a Seamless Education and Training System TENDER NOTICET ender No: BQA PR 11/15 BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY (BQA) invites interested companies to tender for the SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN).

8 This tender is open to BOTSWANA registered companies documents can be obtained from BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY Building, Plot 66450, Block 7, FOR A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF with eff ect from 4th May 2015. Bids must be submitted using the one envelope system. One original and four copies of the proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope labelled as follows:TENDER NO. BQA PR 11/15 SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) to BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY . The Bids are to be delivered to the Chief Executive Offi cer, BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY , Plot 66450, Block 7, Second Floor, Boardroom Private Bag BO340, Gaborone, not later than 10am of the 25th May 2015.

9 Bids received after the closing date and time will NOT be accepted. Telephonic, telegraphic, email, telex or facsimile bids will NOT be opening of the proposals would be on the 25th May 2015 at 1010hrs (10:10am) in the Boardroom on second fl oor. Bidders may attend the opening queries or questions should be in writing and should be addressed to:The Acting Chief Executive Offi cer BOTSWANA Qualifi cations AUTHORITY Private Bag the attention of:The Information Technology DivisionEmail: or 365 7200 ext. 275/246 The BOTSWANA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (BQA) is a parastatal organisation under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development.

10 It started operating in November 2013 and draws its mandate from the BQA Act of 2013. Its main objectives are to provide for and maintain a National Credit and QUALIFICATIONS Framework (NCQF) and to co-ordinate the education, training and skills development quality assurance BQA invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions:VACANCIESDEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERJob Summary:To provide strategic leadership and direction to both core and support departments to ensure delivery of cost effective and quality services to clients.