Independent Quality Assurance Assessor for DHET Audit Review
Ntuli David
In plain English
An independent quality assurance assessor is being sought to perform an external quality assurance review for the Directorate Internal Audit of the Department of Higher Education and Training. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and meet specific technical and experience criteria.
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The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is seeking an independent quality assurance assessor to conduct an external quality review of its Internal Audit Directorate. The work will take place at the DHET offices in Pretoria. The successful bidder must evaluate the department's compliance with the International Professional Practices Framework, including the Code of Ethics and internal auditing standards. Key deliverables include a draft report, an exit meeting with the Director of Internal Audit, a final report, and a follow-up audit to ensure recommended improvements are implemented. The project must be completed within four months of the contract signing date.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Certified Quality Assessor or equivalent professional qualification
- Certified Internal Audit professional status
- Completed IIA quality assessment course
- Minimum three references for external quality assessment experience
- Minimum three years internal audit management experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntuli David
Email: quotation@dhet.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit your signed quotation on a company letterhead via email to quotation@dhet.gov.za. Ensure the email subject line clearly states the tender number: RFQ363/2026.
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