Proposal for Back Office Support Services Panel
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
In plain English
The National Empowerment Fund is establishing a panel for back office support services including management accounts, audit services, and secretarial functions. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Database and provide B-BBEE information.
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The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is seeking to establish a panel of service providers to deliver Back Office Support Services for a period of four years. The work will be performed across South Africa to support the NEF’s investees. Key deliverables include the preparation of management accounts and annual financial statements, audit support, secretarial functions, and full accounting services including tax and payroll compliance. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in SMME IFRS and provide proof of an accredited web-based accounting solution. The project aims to assist Black-empowered businesses in line with the NEF mandate. Proposals must be submitted by 14:00 on 14 October 2026. Bidders are required to provide a detailed price schedule, including hourly or daily rates for personnel and a ceiling price for the total project duration.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid tax clearance status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered with an accredited accounting body
- Relevant professional affiliations and staff qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Email: scm@nefcorp.co.za
Phone: 011-305-8000
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via email to backoffice@nefcorp.co.za. The email size must not exceed 18MB. No late submissions, hand-delivered, or faxed bids will be accepted.
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