Global Inventory Freight Forwarding Management
Angeline Lekabe
In plain English
South African Airways is seeking service providers for the distribution and management of global inventory freight forwarding. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned.
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South African Airways (SAA) invites proposals for the management and distribution of global inventory freight forwarding. The service provider will coordinate the movement of inventory across domestic, regional, and international locations, including major global hubs like London, Beijing, and New York. Key deliverables include transport management, end-to-end freight forwarding, and shipment optimization. Bidders must possess at least five years of experience in global shipping logistics and provide a real-time, internet-based track-and-trace system. The contract requires managing logistics for various service locations, with the tender closing on 18 June 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.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid membership with FIATA or SAAFF
- Must possess SARS accreditation for customs and excise clearance
- Must have valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN
- Must provide proof of goods-in-transit insurance
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide three contactable references for similar work
Contact & how to apply
Name: Angeline Lekabe
Email: AngelineLekabe@flysaa.com
Phone: 060-537-5243
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically to Tenders@flysaa.com. The submission must include the original response document plus two copies, all in English.
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