Hire of telehandler forklift with operator for dam project.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 August 2026 at 10:00 · KWAGGASKLOOF DAM SITE OFFICES
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a construction telehandler forklift with an operator for the Riviersonderend GWS/Theewaterskloof Dam. Only respondents with CIDB grading 1CE or higher are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the hire of a construction telehandler forklift with a dedicated operator. The work will take place at the Theewaterskloof Dam construction site in the South-Western Cape. The project involves 160 days of equipment hire for maintenance and defect rectification of access roads and the local golf course. The telehandler must meet specific technical requirements, including a 3500 kg lift capacity and a 74 kW engine. The operator must be medically cleared and hold a valid competency certificate. The contract requires delivery to the site within 10 working days of the first order. The closing date for this tender is 20 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1CE or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid operator competency certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: M. MATIEA
Email: MatieaM@dws.gov.za
Phone: 021-872-0591
How to apply: Submit original bid documents in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description to the Bid Box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, 4-6 Alkmaar Street, Dal Josaphat, Paarl, 7476, or via post to Private Bag X3042, Paarl, 7620.
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