Service Provider for IFRS 18 Implementation at DBSA
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 November 2026 at 14:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a service provider for IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure implementation in financial statements for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is seeking a service provider to assist with the implementation of the IFRS 18 accounting standard for financial statements. This project covers the DBSA, its funds, and its agencies over a three-year period. The successful bidder will perform impact assessments, identify reporting and system gaps, and create an implementation roadmap to transition from IAS 1 to IFRS 18. Key tasks include reviewing current accounting policies, redesigning financial statement templates, and developing a framework for Management-Defined Performance Measures. Deliverables include a gap analysis report, updated accounting policies, and an implementation procedure manual. The service provider must also provide technical guidance and facilitate skills training for the DBSA finance team. The project requires high-level expertise, specifically involving a Partner/Director and a Senior Manager/Associate Director who are professionally registered accountants. The work will be conducted remotely and at DBSA offices as required.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Key personnel must hold valid SAICA or relevant accounting body professional registration
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide signed trade references for similar work completed within 10 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgomotso Mafora
Email: KgomotsoSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive submission link by emailing KgomotsoSCM@dbsa.org by 26 November 2026 at 16:00. Documents must be uploaded to the provided link before the closing date of 27 November 2026 at 23:55, separated into two folders for functionality and pricing.
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