Job Evaluation Service for Water Research Commission.
SCM
In plain English
The Water Research Commission is seeking a job evaluation service provider for a period of three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Water Research Commission (WRC) invites proposals for a job evaluation service provider. The successful bidder will evaluate and grade various job levels using the Paterson Grading System over a three-year period. Work will be performed as needed at the WRC offices in Tshwane. Key deliverables include benchmarking jobs, maintaining a secure database, and providing defendable evaluation reports for management. The contract duration is three years, with a closing date of 28 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance and Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum three years experience in job evaluation services
- Proof of registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., SARA)
- Three reference letters for similar completed services
- Consultants must have 5+ years experience and professional registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: quotations@wrc.org.za
Phone: 012-761-9300
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the e-Tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Physical, hand-delivered, or emailed submissions will not be accepted.
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