Legal Advisory for Eskom's New DMTN Programme.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking legal counsel to establish a new Domestic Medium Term Note Programme. Eligible bidders are recognised legal firms with proven experience and must submit B-BBEE verification certificates.
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Eskom is seeking a qualified legal firm to provide advisory services for the establishment and registration of a new Domestic Medium Term Note (DMTN) programme. The work involves drafting legal documentation, ensuring compliance with JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, and coordinating with stakeholders to finalize the programme. The project will take place in South Africa. Bidders must demonstrate experience with at least three similar DMTN mandates completed within the last five years. The tender is issued by Eskom, and the submission deadline is 12 August 2026. The contract will be evaluated based on technical expertise and price.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered with a recognized professional legal body
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lizo Sogoni
Email: Sogoniml@eskom.co.za
Phone: 083-251-1286
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/ by the specified deadline.
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