Supply Fire Lookout Tower Crews at Roburnia Plantation.
Sibongiseni Mgushelo
In plain English
SAFCOL is procuring personnel to man fire lookout towers at Roburnia Plantation for four months. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide B-BBEE certificates or affidavits.
Always check the official documentDescription
SAFCOL is seeking a service provider to supply fire lookout tower crews for the Roburnia Plantation. The project involves providing trained personnel for the Ntabanyama and Blairmore lookout towers to perform fire and smoke detection. The contract duration is four months, running from 1 August 2026 to 30 November 2026. The service provider must manage teams consisting of three guards and one relief guard per tower, working in eight-hour shifts. Key duties include maintaining action logs, conducting radio tests, and performing weekly cleaning of the towers. The provider is responsible for supplying PPE, binoculars, cleaning materials, and first aid kits.
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 COID Letter of Good Standing
- Public Liability insurance with minimum R5,000,000 cover
- Proof of R400,000 financial capacity via bank statement or credit facility
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance Pin
- Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid First Aid and SHE representative certifications
- Proof of Lookout Guarding training completed within the last 11 months
- Contactable references for fire suppression experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sibongiseni Mgushelo
Email: sibongiseni.mgushelo@safcol.co.za
Phone: 066-479-0612
How to apply: Quotations must be emailed to the address specified in the RFQ document. Ensure the RFQ number (RFQ/737/077/2026) is clearly stated in the email subject line and that all submissions are provided on official company letterhead.
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