Environmental Consultant for Alien Plant Management Plan
Msunduzi Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
1 October 2026 at 10:00 · 333 Church Street, AS Chetty Building, 4th Floor Boardroom, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
The Msunduzi Municipality is seeking an environmental consultant to draft an Alien Invasive Plant Species Management Plan. Bidders must be registered with SACNASP and have relevant expertise in environmental science, biodiversity, herbicide, and GIS.
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The Msunduzi Municipality is seeking an environmental consultant to create an Alien Invasive Plant Species Management Plan. The project involves conducting baseline assessments of terrestrial and aquatic areas, mapping infestations using GIS technology, and developing eradication strategies. The consultant must also facilitate stakeholder consultations and provide skills training to municipal staff. The work will take place within the Msunduzi municipal area over a twelve-month period. Key deliverables include a formal management plan, detailed GIS maps, and various progress reports. The project requires a multidisciplinary team including environmental scientists, biodiversity specialists, weed control experts, and GIS practitioners.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold SACNASP, SAGC, and Pest Control Operator registrations
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Must provide proof of good standing for municipal accounts
- Must attend the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Fikile Zwane
Email: fikile.zwane@msunduzi.gov.za
Phone: 061-494-9938
How to apply: Submit a sealed envelope marked with the contract number and description into the tender box at the Msunduzi Municipality Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road, Pietermaritzburg. A scanned copy of the document must also be included on a CD or USB flash drive inside the envelope.
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