Workshop Machinery Maintenance at Port of Port Elizabeth.
Transnet
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
23 September 2026 at 11:00 · NRE - SCM Boardroom; Jetty Street, Port Elizabeth, 6001
In plain English
Transnet is seeking services for workshop machinery inspection, repairs, and maintenance at the Port of Port Elizabeth for 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet Port Terminals is seeking a service provider for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of workshop machinery at the Port of Port Elizabeth Multi-Purpose Terminal. The contract will run for a period of 12 months. The scope of work includes conducting baseline condition assessments, performing preventative maintenance, executing breakdown repairs, and ensuring all machinery is tested and safe for operation. The service provider must also manage housekeeping, provide monthly performance reports, and respond to equipment breakdowns within one hour of notification. Key deliverables include the provision of qualified mechanical and electrical technicians, the implementation of a quality control plan, and adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations. All work must be performed according to original equipment manufacturer standards to ensure machine functionality and safety compliance.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Minimum five years experience in workshop machinery maintenance
- Technicians must hold NQF Level 6 or Red Seal trade certificates
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- ISO 9001 certification or formal Quality Control Plan
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of 30% Black Women Ownership
- Valid calibration certificates for all test equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phindile Yapi
Email: Phindile.Yapi@transnet.net
Phone: 0415078502
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Bidders must register, log an intent to bid, and upload all required documents electronically before the closing date of 30 September 2026.
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