Assessment of Government Commitments under Forest Sector Code.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
This tender closed on 7 October 2026
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In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking an independent service provider to assess government undertakings under the Forest Sector Code for three months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is seeking an independent service provider to assess government progress regarding commitments under the Forest Sector Code. The project covers the period from November 2017 to March 2026. The successful bidder will review documentation, engage with relevant departments, and develop a completeness ratio framework. Key deliverables include an inception report, an interim progress report, and a final assessment report with recommendations. The project will be conducted over a three-month period. The work involves evaluating access to funding for black entrepreneurs, streamlining authorization processes, and managing state forest assets. The final report must be presented to the Forest Sector Charter Council. The project team must include a leader with a law qualification and a member with an auditing or accounting background, both with relevant B-BBEE experience.
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.
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory virtual briefing session
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- SAQA Certificate of Evaluation for foreign qualifications
- Minimum functionality score of 75%
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Officials
Email: Tenders@dffe.gov.za
How to apply: Submit one bound master original document and one electronic copy on a USB to the bid box at The Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria, by the closing date.
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