ICT Governance Assessment for MICT SETA.
SCM Team
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 October 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The MICT SETA is seeking a service provider to assess its ICT governance processes for 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The MICT SETA invites service providers to conduct a comprehensive ICT governance assessment over a 12-month period. The work will take place at the MICT SETA Head Office in Midrand. The project involves evaluating ICT frameworks, risk management, cybersecurity, and data governance against standards like King IV, COBIT, and ISO/IEC 27001. Key deliverables include an inception report, a maturity assessment, a gap analysis, and a strategic improvement roadmap. The successful bidder must also present findings to the Board. This assessment aims to ensure ICT operations align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS verification PIN
- Possess COBIT 2019 and ISO/IEC 38500 industry certifications
- Minimum five years of relevant corporate experience
- Five signed reference letters from South African clients
- Project team must hold PMP, Prince 2, CGEIT, or equivalent qualifications
- Valid CIPC registration, shareholding certificate, and certified director IDs
- Audited financial statements for the 2024/2025 financial year
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Team
Email: bidqueries@mict.org.za
Phone: 011-206-2700
How to apply: Submit one hard copy and one USB in a sealed envelope to the MICT SETA Head Office reception at 19 Richards Drive, Gallagher Convention Centre, West Wing, Level 3, Midrand. The envelope must be clearly marked with the reference number MICT/SETA/GOV/13/2026.
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