Guarding Services for SAPO in Northern Cape.
Desigan Pillay
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 July 2026 at 11:00 · Zoom link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88662860487?pwd=MANuXkvdJdA4PWqlVwuIfQjwH3sRud.1
In plain English
Guarding services are being procured for the South African Post Office in the Northern Cape Province. Bidders must be compliant with South African tax obligations and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The South African Post Office (SAPO) is seeking a service provider to supply guarding services for its workplaces across the Northern Cape Province. The successful bidder will provide armed and unarmed security personnel, implement access control, and ensure the safety of assets, employees, and customers. Key deliverables include 12-hour shift deployments, maintaining an occurrence book, conducting monthly security risk assessments, and operating a 24-hour control room with a secure firearm vault. The contract will be awarded on a month-to-month basis for a maximum duration of 12 months. Bidders must provide a dedicated account manager and utilize electronic guard monitoring systems at high-risk sites. The tender requires a compulsory briefing session via Zoom on 17 July 2026, with a final submission deadline of 3 August 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid PSIRA registration and Statement of Good Standing (minimum 1 year).
- Northern Cape based branch, secure firearm vault, and control room.
- Valid firearm competency certificates, licenses, and handling procedures.
- Proof of COIDA and CSD registration.
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN.
- Minimum 1 year relevant guarding experience within the last 2 years.
- Operational communication and electronic patrol monitoring systems.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Desigan Pillay
Email: desigan.pillay@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 011-281-3328
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered to the SAPO Supply Chain Management tender box located at Cnr James Drive & Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must include one original in an arch lever file, one loose-leaf copy, and one electronic copy on a USB.
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