Legal Expert for Drafting Regulations.
MMAPULA KOTSOKOANE
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
19 August 2026 at 10:00 · DPSA Auditorium 3rd Floor, Batho Pele House, 546 Edmond Street, Arcadia
In plain English
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a legal expert to draft regulations and advise on the Public Service Amendment Act, 2025 and the Public Administration Management Amendment Act, 2025. Bidders must be tax compliant and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is seeking a legal expert to draft regulations and provide advisory services for the Public Service Amendment Act and the Public Administration Management Amendment Act of 2025. The work will take place in Pretoria. Key deliverables include drafting regulations, conducting comparative research, and providing expert advice during task team meetings. The project duration is six months, with a requirement to complete the implementation regulations within three months. The expert must ensure all work aligns with the Constitution and best practices.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must attend compulsory briefing session
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council
- Legal practitioners must hold certified academic qualifications and detailed CVs
- Three verifiable client reference letters from the last 60 months
Contact & how to apply
Name: MMAPULA KOTSOKOANE
Email: mmapulak@dpsa.gov.za
Phone: 012-336-1389
How to apply: Submit one original and five hard copies to the DPSA, Directorate: Supply Chain Management, Batho Pele House, 546 Edmond Street, Arcadia, Pretoria. Bids must be endorsed with the project title and registered in the submission register at the reception.
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