Events Management Agency for SA Tourism Australasia Hub
South African Tourism
In plain English
South African Tourism is seeking an events management agency for its Australasian hub. Eligible bidders must meet administrative and technical requirements, including a minimum technical score of 70%.
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South African Tourism is seeking a professional events management agency to support its Australasia Hub for a three-year contract. The agency will be responsible for end-to-end event execution, including strategy, creative concept development, logistics, and production for consumer, trade, and MICE events. The work will be based in Australia and must align with the 'South Africa Awaits. Come Find Your Joy' global campaign. Key deliverables include venue sourcing, RSVP management, media relations, and detailed post-event reporting. Bidders must provide a dedicated team, including an Account Manager and an Event Manager, and demonstrate experience through successful case studies and contactable references. The project requires a project-based fee model rather than a retainer. All services must be performed to a high professional standard, with performance monitored through a Service Level Agreement.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on South African Tourism e-Procurement portal
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Valid tax compliance status
- Three positive client references from the last 48 months
- Three successful full-service event case studies from the last 36 months
- Dedicated Account and Event Managers with relevant CVs
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vikki Ma
Email: vikki@southafrica.net
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Bidders must register as a supplier on the South African Tourism e-Procurement portal at https://e-procurement.southafrica.net. All proposals must be uploaded in PDF format through this portal before the closing date of 22 September 2026 at 12:00 PM (AEDT/AEST).
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