Communications and Events Management for DBSA Projects
DBSA
This tender closed on 10 September 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 27 August 2026 at 12:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a service provider for communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, events management, coordination, facilitation, and reporting services. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is seeking a service provider for a 36-month project. The work involves communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, and events management for the Partnering Implementation Model Pilot, the Just Transition Finance Mechanism, and the State of Climate Action Report. The service provider will map stakeholders, organize workshops, manage branding, and produce progress and best practice reports. The project will take place in South Africa and requires strong facilitation and project management skills. Key deliverables include an inception report in month one, ongoing engagement support for over two years, and a final close-out report by month 36.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- 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 National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid company registration documents (CIPC)
- Proof of valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- SAQA verification for all international qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Bidders must send a written request for clarification to vusiscm@dbsa.org to receive a secure OneDrive link. All proposals must be uploaded to this link in two separate folders, one for functionality and one for pricing, before the closing date of 10 September 2026.
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