Panel for Legal Services for KZN Office of the Premier.
DUMISILE MSOMI
In plain English
The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier is establishing a panel for legal service providers to render specialized legal services for 36 months. Suitably qualified and experienced service providers registered with the Legal Practice Council can bid.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier invites bids to establish a panel of legal service providers for a 36-month period. The panel will provide specialised legal support in litigation, legislative drafting, constitutional law, and labour law when internal capacity is limited. Work will be performed in KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must demonstrate specific post-admission experience ranging from 5 to 10 years depending on the chosen category. The project aims to ensure professional legal representation for the department through a rotational service model. The closing date for submissions is 13 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Admitted Attorney or Advocate with Legal Practice Council registration
- Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate for attorneys
- Documented professional experience meeting minimum years required
- Successful security clearance from the State Security Agency
Contact & how to apply
Name: DUMISILE MSOMI
Email: Dumisile.Msomi@kznpremier.gov.za
Phone: 087-121-9411
How to apply: Submit physical bids in a sealed envelope to the bid box at the Moses Mabhida building, 300 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 11h00 on 13 October 2026. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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