MV Cable Repair at Driefontein Wastewater Treatment Works
Johannesburg Water
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 July 2026 at 09:00 · Driefontein Wastewater Treatment Works
In plain English
Medium voltage cable repair at Driefontein Wastewater Treatment Works is being bought. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a minimum CIDB grading of 1 EP.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender is for the repair of medium voltage underground cables at the Driefontein Wastewater Treatment Works. The project involves trenching, cable fault location, testing, and the supply of materials including 20 meters of 11kV cable and four jointing kits. The work requires manual excavation, backfilling, and the reinstatement of pavement and vegetation. The project is issued by Johannesburg Water. A compulsory site briefing will be held on 22 July 2026. All work must be completed according to strict electrical safety standards.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (1EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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 3-phase electrical contractor registration
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1 EP
- Proven experience in 11kV cable repair projects
- Ownership or lease of MV fault locator and VLF tester
- Valid MV jointing certificate and Electrical Trade test or Diploma
- Valid ORHVS certificate for MV operator
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid medical fitness certificates for all employees
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nompumezo Sobhekwa
Email: nompumezo.mramba@jwater.co.za
Phone: 011-688-1656
How to apply: Submit your quotation on a company letterhead in PDF format via the e-Tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/ using your CSD credentials.
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