Proposals for EPWP Non-State Sector Programme Participation
Maphutha Makhura
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 July 2026 at 00:00
In plain English
The Independent Development Trust is seeking proposals from qualified Non-Profit Organisations for participation in the Expanded Public Works Programme: Non-State Sector NPO Programme. Eligible bidders are NPOs with a minimum of two years in existence, registered with the Department of Social Development, and compliant with COIDA and UIF.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) invites Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) to participate in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Non-State Sector Programme. This project covers the 2026/2027 to 2028/2029 financial years. Successful NPOs will manage work opportunities in areas such as public facility cleaning, road maintenance, waste management, and food security. Each NPO will manage up to four sites, with each site requiring twenty-five participants. Key responsibilities include recruiting participants, managing attendance, processing monthly UIF payments, and submitting reports to the IDT. Bidders must demonstrate operational readiness, governance standards, and financial capability. The deadline for proposal submissions is 29 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid NPO registration certificate (minimum two years old)
- Valid Department of Social Development compliance letter
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Full Central Supplier Database (CSD) report
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of UIF registration (UI54)
- Written permission from site authorities to operate
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Maphutha Makhura
Email: SFTenders@idt.org.za
Phone: 012-845-2000
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered to the designated tender box at the relevant IDT Regional Office. Submissions must be sealed, clearly marked with the bid number and NPO details, and registered in the submission logbook. Email or postal submissions are not accepted.
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