Appointment of a Digital Strategist for JDA.
Kenneth Nxumalo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
10 November 2026 at 10:00 · The auditorium Offices of the Johannesburg Development Agency, 3 Helen Joseph Street, The Bus Factory, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2000
In plain English
The Johannesburg Development Agency is procuring digital strategy services and the configuration and maintenance of a digital screen communications system for 36 months. Bidders must not be in the service of the state and should be registered on the National Central Supplier Database.
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The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) invites bids for a Digital Strategist to manage digital strategy and maintain a digital screen communication system for 36 months. The project involves developing digital strategies, managing content for two 65-inch indoor LED screens, and providing technical support. The work will take place at the JDA offices in Newtown, Johannesburg. Key deliverables include monthly performance reports, content template creation, and ongoing maintenance of display infrastructure. The project requires a team consisting of a Digital Strategist, a Multimedia Coordinator, and a Technical Support Specialist, each with specific academic qualifications and years of experience. The contract duration is three years, with performance-based renewals for the second and third years.
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
- Must attend compulsory briefing session
- Must be registered on National Treasury CSD
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or EME affidavit
- Must provide proof of municipal rates or valid lease agreement
- Must provide certified director IDs and company registration documents
- Key personnel must hold relevant qualifications and professional memberships
- Must provide track record and reference letters for similar projects
- Must provide consolidated B-BBEE scorecard and signed JV agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kenneth Nxumalo
Email: knxumalo@jda.org.za
Phone: 011-688-7851
How to apply: Submit two copies (one original and one copy) in a sealed envelope marked with the tender name. Deliver the documents to the tender box at the Johannesburg Development Agency, Ground Floor Reception, The Bus Factory, 3 Helen Joseph Street, Newtown, 2000, by 12h00 on 08 December 2026.
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