Appointment of a Transaction Advisor for TSO Establishment
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 September 2026 at 09:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a transaction advisor to support the establishment of a fully independent Transmission System Operator SOC Limited. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is seeking a Transaction Advisor to assist the National Treasury in establishing an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO). The project involves providing expert financial, legal, and tax advisory services to facilitate the legal separation of the National Transmission Company of South Africa from Eskom. Key deliverables include developing transaction documentation, creating financial models, securing lender consents, and managing regulatory approvals. The work will be performed in South Africa. The successful bidder will also provide post-transaction support for a period of four months. The closing date for this tender is 28 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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
- Attend compulsory briefing session
- Proven experience in two corporate restructuring projects valued at R50 billion or more
- Key personnel must hold NQF Level 8 or 9 qualifications
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide certified CIPC registration and share certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive upload link by emailing vusiscm@dbsa.org at least three working days before the submission deadline. The bid must be uploaded electronically via the provided link by 23:55 on 28 September 2026.
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