RFP for Mentorship and Consulting Services Panel
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
In plain English
The National Empowerment Fund is seeking proposals for a mentorship and consulting services panel. Eligible bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and comply with South African legislation.
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The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is seeking to establish panels for Mentorship, Consulting, and Back Office Support services. The goal is to provide professional guidance and operational support to Black-empowered South African businesses to promote economic transformation. The work will be performed nationwide, with the NEF aiming to utilize service providers located closer to their investees to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The mentorship categories include engineering, agriculture, manufacturing, IT, and hospitality, among others. The appointment to these panels will be for a contract period of 48 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Interested service providers must be prepared for potential presentations as part of the evaluation process. All relevant RFP documents will be available on the NEF website starting 21 September 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional qualifications and experience
- Must provide at least two professional references
Contact & how to apply
Name: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Email: scm@nefcorp.co.za
Phone: 011-305-8000
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to mentorship@nefcorp.co.za. Ensure all documents are in PDF format and sent at least 15 minutes before the 14:00 deadline on 14 October 2026 to avoid network congestion. No hand-delivered, faxed, or postal submissions will be accepted.
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