AI-Powered Multilingual Translation Platform Development.
Tiyani Tuketane/ Cleopar Mahlangu
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Development and implementation of an AI-powered multilingual translation and interpretation platform for two years. Open to service providers with tax compliance and registration on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) is seeking a service provider to develop and implement an AI-powered multilingual translation and interpretation platform. The project involves creating a web-based investigation report translation system and a mobile application for Android and iOS. The platform must support six official South African languages and two international languages, including voice and text translation capabilities. The work will be based in Pretoria. The contract duration is two years, covering one year for development and one year for maintenance and support. The project must comply with POPIA and government ICT policies.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Two reference letters for similar projects on client letterhead
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tiyani Tuketane/ Cleopar Mahlangu
Email: TiyaniT@pprotect.org
Phone: 012-366-7252
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the bid box at the Public Protector South Africa, 175 Lunnon Street, Hillcrest Office Park, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0083. Submissions must include one original proposal and one electronic copy on a USB drive.
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