Verification of Qualifications and Background Screening Services.
City of Tshwane
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 June 2026 at 10:00
In plain English
The City of Tshwane is procuring services for the verification of qualifications and background screening for employees. Only bidders registered on the central supplier database (CSD) will be considered.
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The City of Tshwane invites bids for the verification of qualifications and background screening of its employees. The service provider will verify national and international qualifications, conduct employment reference checks, confirm previous employment, and perform criminal record checks. The provider must also maintain a secure database for audit and forensic purposes and issue formal verification certificates. Work will be performed for the Group Human Capital Management department. The project is expected to start on 1 July 2026, with a preferred turnaround time of less than one week per verification. The volume of work depends on monthly appointments and ad-hoc requests from auditors.
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
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must provide proof of municipal account payments or councillor letter
- Must provide audited financial statements for the last three years
- Must provide two signed reference letters for similar work
Contact & how to apply
Name: RIANA ZAAYMAN
Email: rianaz@tshwane.gov.za
Phone: 012-358-4363
How to apply: Bidders must download documents and submit their responses exclusively through the City of Tshwane online e-tender portal. No physical submissions will be accepted. All applications must be uploaded by 10:00 on 22 June 2026.
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