Provision of Accounting and Tax Advisory Services to DBSA.
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 October 2026 at 10:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The DBSA is seeking a service provider for accounting and tax advisory opinions for three years. 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 proposals for the provision of independent accounting and tax advisory opinions. The successful service provider will assist the DBSA with complex IFRS accounting interpretations and taxation analysis for lending and non-lending transactions over a three-year period. Key deliverables include formal written technical opinions supported by relevant legislation and accounting standards. The project requires senior personnel with extensive experience in financial services, specifically in areas like IFRS 9, 7, 10, and 13, as well as corporate tax and VAT. Bidders must attend a compulsory online briefing session on 14 October 2026. The final deadline for electronic submission is 23 October 2026 at midnight.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory online briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Key personnel must hold valid SAICA/CA(SA) professional registration
- Provide three signed trade references for similar past work
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kgomotso Mafora
Email: KgomotsoM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3440
How to apply: Bidders must email KgomotsoSCM@dbsa.org to request a secure OneDrive link. This request must be made by 16:00 on 23 October 2026. All documents must be uploaded to the provided link before the closing time. No physical or emailed bid submissions will be accepted.
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