Appointment of External Assurance Provider for Audit Services
Rand Water
This tender closed on 4 September 2026
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In plain English
Rand Water is seeking to appoint an external assurance provider for audit-related services for a period of 5 years. Bidders must be registered with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) and have a confirmation letter from IRBA.
Always check the official documentDescription
Rand Water is seeking an external assurance provider to perform audit-related services for a five-year period. The work involves reviewing sustainability reports, interim financial statements, and providing various audit and attestation services. The project will take place at Rand Water facilities. Key deliverables include professional audit support aligned with public sector and JSE-listed entity standards. The contract is expected to commence by December 2026 and will run until November 2031. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in public sector auditing and sustainability reporting. The appointment will be awarded to a single service provider.
What you need to qualify
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA)
- Must provide three years of audited financial statements and current management reports
- Must hold valid Professional Indemnity, COID, UIF, and liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thabo Mbende
Email: pmbende@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-0537
How to apply: Download documents from the National Treasury e-Tender portal. Submit one original hard copy in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, into the Bid Submissions Box at the Rand Water Head Office, 522 Impala Road, Glenvista, 2058.
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