Travel Management Services for SASSA.
SASSA
In plain English
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is procuring travel management services for its head office and nine regions. Bidders must provide experienced personnel as specified in the terms of reference.
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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites proposals for the appointment of a service provider to render comprehensive Travel Management Services for its Head Office and nine regional offices. The contract duration is 36 months. The scope includes domestic, regional, and international travel bookings (flights, accommodation, car rentals, shuttles, and trains), conference management, visa assistance, and after-hours support. The service provider must manage approximately 16,229 transactions annually, provide a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with SASSA’s internal Travel Management Policy and Oracle-based ordering systems. The closing date for submissions is 25 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid IATA accreditation or license
- Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience
- Proven track record of 16,000 transactions per annum
- Letters of good standing from 4 accommodation and 2 car hire suppliers
- Key personnel with experience in Operations, Finance, Accounts, and Team Leadership
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mandla Sibeko
Email: mandlasi@sassa.gov.za
Phone: 012-400-2634
How to apply: Submit physical proposals to the Tender Box at SASSA Head Office, 501 Prodinsa Building, Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria. Electronic duplicates should be submitted via the e-Tender portal at https://etenders.treasury.gov.za/.
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