Guarding Services for SAPO in Free State Province.
Ntando Mathaba
In plain English
Guarding services are being procured for the South African Post Office in the Free State Province. Bidders must have at least one year of experience in providing guarding services within the last two years.
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The South African Post Office (SAPO) is inviting proposals for the provision of armed and unarmed guarding services in the Free State Province. The contract will be awarded on a month-to-month basis for a maximum duration of twelve months. The successful service provider will be responsible for physical security, access control, and crime deterrence to protect SAPO assets, employees, and customers. Key deliverables include 12-hour guard shifts, regular patrols, the use of electronic monitoring systems, and the maintenance of an occurrence book. The provider must operate a 24/7 control room and a secure firearm vault within the Free State. Guards must be equipped with standard security gear, including radios and panic buttons. Incident reports must be submitted within 24 hours. A compulsory briefing session will be held via Zoom on 6 July 2026, and the tender closes on 22 July 2026.
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.
- 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 PSIRA registration (minimum one year) and Statement of Good Standing
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Operational branch, secure firearm vault, and control room in Free State
- Valid firearm competency certificates and firearm license permits
- Documented procedures for firearm handling and inventory management
- Operational communication and electronic patrol monitoring systems
- Minimum one year guarding experience within the last two years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntando Mathaba
Email: ntando.mathaba@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 012-407-7563
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered to the SAPO Supply Chain Management tender box located at the corner of James Drive and Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must include one original file, loose-leaf copies, and an electronic copy on a USB, all clearly marked as per the tender instructions.
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