Ship Crewing and Manning Agency Panel Appointment.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a ship crewing and manning agency panel to provide various crew-related services for a fleet of six vessels for twelve months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE/MLRF) invites bids for a Ship Crewing and Manning Agency Panel. The project involves recruiting, placing, and managing approximately 150 crew members across six vessels. Key deliverables include payroll administration, labour relations management, and the provision of occupational medical services. The service provider must ensure all crew hold valid STCW 95 and SAMSA-approved documentation. The contract duration is 12 months, with services provided on an as-and-when-required basis. Work will be conducted across coastal ports in South Africa.
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 SAMSA accreditation for seafarer recruitment and placement services
- Registered with Department of Labour as employment agency or labour broker
- Professional registration with CAPES, APSO, and relevant industry associations
- Registration with the Services SETA
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or CSD registration
- Submission of audited financial statements
- Three contactable references for similar projects
- Documented maritime labour compliance policies
- Proof of adequate liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. Ncumisa Matiwane, Ms. Pamela Mtintelwa, Mr. Vuyo Mteki
Email: MLRFTENDERS@DFFE.GOV.ZA
Phone: 066 471 1471 / 073 164 6415
How to apply: Submit physical bids to the Tender Box, Ground Floor, Foretrust Building, 2 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001 by 16 October 2026 at 11:00.
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