Appointment of Legal Service Providers Panel for SABC.
Porcia
In plain English
The SABC is appointing a panel of legal service providers for a period of 5 years. Bidders must be registered with the Legal Practice Council and have valid B-BBEE certificates.
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The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is seeking to appoint a panel of legal service providers for a five-year period. The successful firms will provide legal support on an as-needed basis, covering areas such as commercial, labour, intellectual property, and media law. Services include legal representation, dispute resolution, and providing expert legal opinions. Work will be conducted across South Africa as required by the SABC. Key deliverables include monthly progress reports and adherence to strict confidentiality and legislative standards. Assigned legal professionals must possess at least three years of post-admission experience.
What you need to qualify
- 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
- Must be registered with the Legal Practice Council
- Must hold valid Fidelity Fund Insurance and Professional Indemnity cover
- Must provide SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must provide audited or reviewed financial statements for the last three years
- Must possess digital file management and backup systems
Contact & how to apply
Name: Porcia
Email: Tenderqueries@sabc.co.za
Phone: 011-714-4644
How to apply: Submit your bid in PDF format via email to rfpsubmissions@sabc.co.za. The email subject line must include your company name, the tender number (RFP/LEG/2026/10252398/18), and the tender title. Ensure submission at least 60 minutes before the 10 September 2026 closing deadline.
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