Operation of Ikageng Sewage Treatment Plant.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking services for daily maintenance and operation of the Ikageng Sewage Treatment Plant. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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Eskom Holdings Generation is inviting tenders for the operation and maintenance of the Ikageng Sewage Treatment Plant at the Duvha Power Station in Witbank. The project requires a contractor to manage daily operations, including raw water pre-treatment, vegetation management, and effluent analysis, on a 24/7 basis using a four-shift roster. Key deliverables include weekly effluent results from an accredited laboratory, monthly operational reports, and the maintenance of a Wastewater Risk Abatement Plan. The contract duration is three months. The plant must be supervised by personnel classified according to the Water Services Act, and the service provider must ensure compliance with strict environmental mandates, including zero liquid effluent discharge and proper hazardous substance handling. The project requires a minimum of 10 qualified personnel, including a site manager and various shift operators, to ensure the plant meets specific treated effluent quality standards.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Civil Engineering (2CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum CIDB grading of 2CE or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- ISO 17025 certification for laboratory analysis
- Personnel classified by Department of Water and Sanitation (DWA&S)
- Proven experience in raw sewage plant systems
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of compliance with Employment Equity Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tshepiso Mahlake
Email: mahlaktv@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-690-0508
How to apply: All tender documentation must be submitted exclusively via the CSD (RFQ) portal. Submissions sent directly to the buyer’s email address will not be accepted. For clarifications, contact Tshepiso Mahlake at mahlaktv@eskom.co.za by 10 November 2026.
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