Research and Advisory Services for Finance Division.
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is seeking a service provider for research and advisory services to support finance transformation. Eligible bidders must be established research organizations with a verifiable client base of over 5,000 enterprises.
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Rand Water is seeking a professional service provider to deliver research and advisory services for its Finance Division. The goal is to support the transition of the finance function into a digitally enabled, insights-driven operating model. Key deliverables include strategic finance advisory, ERP optimization, risk and governance support, data analytics maturity, and talent professionalization. The provider must offer on-demand research tools and strategic guidance on topics like AI in finance, sustainability reporting, and mergers and acquisitions. The service provider must be an established organization with a verifiable client base of over 5,000 enterprises and must provide 3 user licenses. The work will be performed for Rand Water, with a closing date of 01 October 2026.
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.
- 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 PIN
- Valid COIDA Certificate
- Must hold Professional Indemnity Insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Betty Sithole
Email: bsithole@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-0411
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to bsithole@randwater.co.za and tmorare@randwater.co.za before 11:00 am on the closing date of 01 October 2026.
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