Provision of outsourced payroll services for NECT.
Martha Nkosi/Salome Rapolai
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 September 2026 at 14:00 · https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3848381214305
In plain English
The NECT is seeking a service provider for outsourced payroll services for three years. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) invites proposals for the provision of outsourced payroll services for a three-year period. The service provider will manage end-to-end payroll for approximately 85 employees, including data capture, monthly processing, and third-party payments. Key deliverables include managing SARS eFiling, tax year-end reconciliations, and statutory reporting for UIF, SDL, COIDA, and Employment Equity. The provider must also support project-based cost-centre allocations and donor audits. Work will be performed for the NECT, based in Centurion. The contract duration is three years, with specific monthly and annual statutory deadlines to be met.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid VAT registration certificate
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Martha Nkosi/Salome Rapolai
Email: scm@nect.org.za
Phone: 012-752-6200
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered or couriered in a sealed envelope to NECT, 272 West Avenue, Block D, Lakefield Office Park, Centurion, 0163. Submissions must be clearly marked with the tender number and name.
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