Rehabilitation and Operation of Robben Island Golf Course
Molefi Machela
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 22 September 2026 at 10:00 · Robben Island. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for the rehabilitation, restoration, development, operation, and maintenance of the golf course on Robben Island World Heritage Site. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid tax compliance pin.
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The Robben Island Museum invites proposals for the rehabilitation, development, and long-term operation of the golf course located on the Robben Island World Heritage Site. The project covers approximately 25 hectares and requires the successful bidder to finance and manage the site. Key deliverables include restoring the golf course layout, upgrading irrigation and drainage systems, and developing visitor facilities. The operator must also manage turf, marketing, and tournament services while strictly adhering to heritage and environmental protection laws. Bidders must provide a sustainable business model that includes capital investment and revenue-sharing plans. The project requires a multidisciplinary team, including golf architects, engineers, and heritage specialists. The work will take place on Robben Island, and the tender closes on 12 October 2026.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Audited or independently reviewed financial statements for the past three years
- Valid B-BBEE certification (SANAS certificate or sworn affidavit)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Molefi Machela
Email: molefim@robben-island.org.za
Phone: 021-413-4246
How to apply: Bids must be submitted online via the e-Tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Bidders must upload the Technical and Financial proposals as separate documents.
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