EOI for Consultancy to Establish TraderCo and EDx Change Interface
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom seeks to identify suppliers capable of providing a multi-disciplinary consultancy for TraderCo. Suppliers must be registered on the CSD to access the eTendering system.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a multi-disciplinary consultancy to assist in establishing and operationalizing TraderCo, an unregulated trading entity, and its interface with the regulated EDx Change entity. The successful bidder will provide strategic support covering business models, organizational design, governance, and commercial frameworks. Key deliverables include developing trading mandates, risk management procedures, financial and treasury frameworks, and preparing business cases for regulatory and shareholder approvals. The consultancy will also define market participation requirements and design end-to-end operational workflows for energy trading, including green energy and wheeling. This project is critical for the South African electricity sector reform. The submission deadline for this tender is 07 August 2026 at 10:00.
What you need to qualify
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
Full requirements
- Proven experience in electricity trading, wholesale markets, and sector reform programs.
- Documented history of comparable projects and successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise in the South African electricity sector and regulatory landscape.
- Project team must hold relevant professional qualifications.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bridget Seroka
Email: serokasb@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6223
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za) and the National Treasury Tender Portal. Documents must be in PDF and Excel format. Ensure the submission status is marked as complete.
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