Professional Service Provider for SDL&I Services at Eskom.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking a service provider for monitoring, verification, reporting, and intervention support for supplier development and localisation obligations. Suitably qualified and experienced service providers can bid.
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Eskom is seeking a professional service provider to deliver integrated Supplier Development, Localisation and Industrialisation (SDL&I) monitoring, verification, reporting, assurance, and analytical support services. The work will be performed nationally across various Eskom sites and project locations. The contract duration is 24 months. Key deliverables include a mobilisation plan, contract portfolio baseline reports, structured corrective intervention plans for underperforming obligations, management dashboards, audit-ready evidence packs, and technology-enabled reporting tools. The service provider must ensure national reach to conduct verification reviews and provide management insights to track performance against contractual SDL&I milestones. The tender is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Valid COIDA registration
- Proven experience in SDL&I or economic development support
- Technical capability to deploy data management and reporting tools
- Valid B-BBEE status
- Compliance with Eskom Life-saving Rules and OHS standards
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pam Nolutshungu
Email: jiyanebp@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6439
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/tender/. Documents must be uploaded into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date of 27 November 2026 at 10:00.
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