Personnel Suitability Checks for Department of Electricity and Energy.
Rachel Moerane
In plain English
The Department of Electricity and Energy is procuring personnel suitability check services for 36 months. Eligible bidders must have relevant experience and qualifications as specified in the evaluation criteria.
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The Department of Electricity and Energy has issued a tender (RFQ/005/2026/27) for the appointment of a service provider to perform personnel suitability checks. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. The scope of work includes conducting background checks, criminal record verifications, credit checks, citizenship verification, and qualification checks for departmental staff. The service provider must supply a secure, 24-hour accessible platform for data management and reporting. Key deliverables include monthly reporting, quarterly meetings with departmental officials, and the finalization of checks within seven calendar days. The project requires a team leader with an NQF 7 qualification and five years of experience, supported by team members with an NQF 6 qualification and three years of experience. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 12 August 2026 in Pretoria.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum 10 years of proven company experience
- Three contactable references for similar projects
- Certified qualifications for all project team members
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rachel Moerane
Email: Rachel.Moerane@dee.gov.za
Phone: 012-406-7747
How to apply: Submit one original and two copies of the proposal in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at the Department of Electricity and Energy, 192 Matimba House Building, Corner Visagie and Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 17 August 2026.
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