Appointment of Service Providers for Mediation Services
Susan Maraba
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 28 July 2026 at 11:00 · Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, 70 Hans van Rensburg Street, ABSA Building, Polokwane. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is seeking service providers to provide mediation services over a three-year period. Bidders must be registered with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development invites bids to appoint service providers for mediation and conciliation services. This work will support the Land Rights Management Facility over a three-year period. The services will be provided on an as-needed basis across South Africa. Key tasks include conducting fact-finding exercises, managing land-related disputes, and providing mediation reports for various land reform acts. Service providers must attend review meetings, submit monthly progress reports, and finalize cases with closeout reports. The project requires expertise in land reform legislation and mediation processes.
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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Accredited mediator certification from a recognized institution
- Proven experience in land reform or land-related mediation projects
- Minimum functionality score of 60 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Susan Maraba
Email: suzan.maraba@dlrrd.gov.za
Phone: 015-495-1887
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, bid number, and closing date. The envelope must be deposited into the designated bid box at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, 70 Hans van Rensburg Street, 1st Floor, Polokwane.
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