Provision of Cleaning Services at Cape Town Port.
Transnet
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Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is seeking a service provider for the provision of domestic and deep cleaning services at the Port of Cape Town. This project covers both the Cape Town Container Terminal and the Multi-Purpose Terminal. The contract will run for a period of thirty-six (36) months. The successful bidder will be responsible for all labour, supervision, transport, equipment, and cleaning consumables. Key deliverables include routine cleaning of offices, warehouses, ablution facilities, and boardrooms, as well as scheduled deep cleaning of carpets, blinds, and restrooms. The service provider must manage a team of 66 staff members and ensure compliance with TPT safety and hygiene standards. The tender is issued by Transnet SOC Ltd.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid registration with a cleaning industry regulatory body (e.g., NCCA)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner (COIDA)
- Valid police clearance and medical certificates for all deployed staff
- Valid South African driver licenses and Professional Driver Permits (PrDP)
- Certified training certificates in Hygiene and Cleaning for supervisors
Contact & how to apply
Name: UNATHI SELLEM
Email: unathi.sellem@transnet.net
Phone: 021-449-3091
How to apply: Bidders must register a profile on the Transnet e-Supplier Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/, log an intent to bid, and upload all required documentation. Submissions should be made at least one day before the closing date of 07 August 2026.
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