Service Provider for Legal and Tax Opinion on DTIC Grants
SABS
In plain English
The SABS is seeking a service provider for an independent legal and tax opinion on the income-tax treatment of specific DTIC grants. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and provide a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider to deliver an independent legal and tax opinion regarding the income-tax treatment of specific grants from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The work involves analyzing tax legislation, assessing funding arrangements between SABS and its commercial subsidiary, and reviewing historical tax treatments to clarify a potential R16 million tax liability. Key deliverables include an inception note, a preliminary issues paper, a draft opinion, and a final signed legal and tax opinion. The project must be completed within a strict timeline of approximately 22 business days following the appointment.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid professional registration with LPC, SAICA, SAIT, or ACCA
- Valid SARS tax practitioner registration
- Minimum 5 years practice with 3 relevant completed assignments
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid professional indemnity insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za in PDF format. The total file size must not exceed 14 MB. Submissions via external links or file-sharing services like WeTransfer are not permitted. The closing date is 14 September 2026 at 11:00 am.
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