Service Provider for Youth and Homeless Employment Programme
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a service provider for an Outcomes Based Youth & Homeless Employment and Transition Programme. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a service provider for an Outcomes-Based Youth and Homeless Employment and Transition Programme. The work will take place within the eThekwini municipal area. The project aims to recruit and rehabilitate 300 homeless individuals through psycho-social support, work readiness training, and placement into formal or self-employment. Key deliverables include achieving 300 verified employment outcomes over a 36-month period, providing temporary accommodation, and maintaining a real-time data management system. Bidders must demonstrate the financial capacity to pre-finance the project, as payment is linked strictly to verified outcomes. The contract requires a local presence within the eThekwini boundary for the full duration of the project. The closing date for this tender is 21 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of municipal fee payment or debt acknowledgement
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and COIDA
- Compliance documentation for temporary accommodation or shelters
- Secured employer commitment letters for job placements
- Audited financial statements and proof of liquidity
Contact & how to apply
Name: Soobs Moonsammy
Email: Soobs.Moonsammy@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-1744
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at the ground floor foyer of the Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, an electronic copy must be submitted via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module).
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