Panel of recruitment agencies for DSTI.
charlotte nukeri
In plain English
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation is appointing a panel of recruitment agencies for temporary employment services and headhunting for three years. Exempted Micro Enterprises or Qualifying Small Enterprises with at least 51% ownership by black women, youth, persons with disabilities, or those in townships and rural areas are encouraged to apply.
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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is seeking to appoint a panel of recruitment agencies for a three-year contract. The successful agencies will provide temporary employment services for positions at the Deputy Director level and below, as well as headhunting services for critical permanent vacancies. Key deliverables include sourcing candidates, conducting comprehensive suitability checks (criminal, background, and qualification verification), managing performance agreements, and handling administrative tasks such as payroll and timesheets. Agencies must ensure all candidates provide POPIA consent. The contract requires agencies to manage temporary staff benefits and facilitate performance reviews. All services must align with the Department’s employment equity goals. The project deadline for bid submissions is 14 October 2026 at 11:00. The work will be performed at the DSTI offices in Pretoria.
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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid Department of Employment and Labour Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of valid UIF registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: charlotte nukeri
Email: tenders@dsti.gov.za
Phone: 082-311-2499
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one electronic version (USB) to the Tender Box at the Reception Area, Department of Science and Innovation (DSTI), CSIR Building 41, Scientia Campus, 627 Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184.
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