Supply of Vetting and Background Screening System for SAA.
Rubina Data
In plain English
South African Airways is procuring a vetting system for background checks. Bidders must meet administrative, substantive, technical, and financial requirements.
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South African Airways (SAA) is seeking a service provider to supply a vetting and background screening system. The work will be performed for SAA to support their recruitment processes for local, regional, and international appointments. Key deliverables include a secure, hosted background screening system that performs ID, citizenship, qualification, criminal, credit, and professional membership checks. The system must provide results within 24 to 48 hours and include technical support, user training, and a dedicated account management structure. Bidders must provide a system demonstration and meet a minimum technical functionality score of 75%. The tender (GSM055/2026) was issued on 06 August 2026 and closes on 14 August 2026 at 16:00pm. The contract validity period is 180 days.
What you need to qualify
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
Full requirements
- Must provide valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS pin
- Must provide B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or CIPC certificate
- Must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rubina Data
Email: RubinaData@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-2155
How to apply: Quotations must be emailed to Tenders@flysaa.com before the closing date and time. Files must not exceed 2MB; larger files should be sent in parts or via a downloadable link.
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