Consultant for Economic Complexity and Socio-Economic Analysis
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
31 August 2026 at 09:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a qualified consultant or consortium to conduct economic complexity studies and socio-economic analysis. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites bids for economic complexity studies and socio-economic analysis. The project aims to support economic diversification, investment planning, and Just Transition strategies. Work will be conducted across the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces over an 18-month period. Key deliverables include economic complexity models, district-level socio-economic profiles, and implementation roadmaps. The project requires a team of specialists with advanced academic qualifications in economics, social sciences, and data analysis. The tender closes on 10 September 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- SAQA verification for international qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Bidders must request a secure OneDrive upload link by emailing vusiscm@dbsa.org, quoting the RFP number. Bids must be uploaded electronically to the provided link before the closing time of 23:55 on 10 September 2026. No physical, faxed, or emailed bid submissions will be accepted.
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