Panel for Provision of Security Services for 3 Years
KZN Department of Transport
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
4 August 2026 at 10:00 · KZN Department of Transport, Pietermaritzburg, Head Office, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, Mc Donald Theatre
In plain English
The tender is for the provision of security services for a period of 36 months. Bidders must be registered with PSIRA and meet other mandatory requirements including tax compliance and liability insurance.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is establishing a panel of service providers to supply security services across all its districts and cost centers for a 36-month period. The work involves providing trained security personnel, including Grade C officers, Grade B supervisors, and a Grade A area manager, to maintain safety and access control. Key responsibilities include conducting site inspections, managing security equipment, maintaining registers, and submitting monthly incident reports. Service providers must operate a 24-hour control room and provide satellite offices within the districts. Selection will be made on a rotational basis from the approved panel. The contract requires immediate commencement upon appointment.
What you need to qualify
- 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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid PSIRA registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Valid ICASA license registration
- Proof of UIF and COIDA registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Company liability insurance of at least R5 million
- Valid security grade certificates for all directors
- Proof of operational office address
- Salary rates must comply with PSIRA standards
- SAPS police clearance certificates for all directors
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bonginkosi Tibe
Email: bonginkosi.tibe@kzntransport.gov.za
Phone: 033-355-8088
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in hard copy along with a memory stick to the bid box located at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Electronic submissions via email or fax are not accepted.
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