Consultant for Just Transition Finance Mechanism Design
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
27 August 2026 at 10:30 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a consultant to design and develop a Just Transition Finance Mechanism for supporting community groups impacted by the climate transition. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites consultants to design and develop a Just Transition Finance Mechanism. This project aims to create a framework to support community groups affected by the climate transition. The work includes creating governance structures, investment strategies, operational manuals, and environmental and social management plans. The project will be based in South Africa and must be completed within 18 months. Key deliverables include a diagnostic assessment, institutional architecture, and an implementation roadmap. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in blended finance, institutional development, and social safeguards. The project requires a team of specialists with advanced qualifications and significant industry experience.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Mandatory attendance at the compulsory online briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of valid Professional Indemnity Insurance
- CIPC company registration or latest share certificates
- SAQA verification for international qualifications
- Consortium agreement detailing fee and work distribution
- Minimum functional score of 70% to qualify for price evaluation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive submission link by emailing vusiscm@dbsa.org. Submissions must be uploaded electronically in a two-folder system (Folder 1: Functionality; Folder 2: Price) by 10 September 2026 at 23:55.
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