Guarding Services for SAPO in KwaZulu-Natal.
Michael Mabena
In plain English
Guarding services are being procured for the South African Post Office in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Bidders must have a minimum of one year of experience in supplying guarding services within the past two years.
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The South African Post Office (SAPO) invites bids for the provision of security guarding services across the KwaZulu-Natal province. The contract will be awarded on a month-to-month basis for a maximum period of twelve months. The scope of work includes providing Grade B or C PSIRA-accredited armed and unarmed guards to perform access control, patrolling, and incident reporting. Services must operate on 12-hour shifts, including weekends and public holidays. The successful bidder must maintain a fully operational branch within KwaZulu-Natal, featuring a secure firearm vault and a 24-hour control room. Additionally, the service provider must deploy an electronic guard monitoring system that provides real-time alerts to an offsite control room. Bidders must attend a compulsory Zoom briefing session on 18 June 2026. The closing date for all submissions is 3 July 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid PSIRA registration and Statement of Good Standing (minimum 1 year)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Operational KZN branch with secure firearm vault and 24-hour control room
- Valid firearm competency certificates, handling procedures, inventory register, and licenses
- Proof of communication and electronic patrolling systems
- Minimum 1 year relevant guarding experience within the last 2 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Michael Mabena
Email: Michael.Mabena@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 012-845-2676
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered to the tender box at SAPO Supply Chain Management, Cnr James Drive & Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must include one original document in an arch lever file and one electronic copy on a USB.
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