Supply and Delivery of an Ethics Risk Assessment.
Supply Chain
In plain English
The NRF is procuring a service provider to conduct an Ethics Risk Assessment. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites bids for the supply and delivery of an Ethics Risk Assessment. The project involves assessing all NRF divisions, business units, and governance structures to identify vulnerabilities in leadership, conduct, and compliance. Key deliverables include a comprehensive Ethics Risk Register, visual dashboards, heat maps, and an actionable improvement plan presented to the NRF Board. The work must be completed within four months of the award. The project requires a team of at least two qualified professionals with five years of experience in ethics and fraud risk management. The closing date for submissions is 22 September 2026 at 11h00am.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- 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)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Key personnel must hold Ethics Officer Certification Programme (EOCP) certificates
- Personnel must hold NQF Level 7 professional qualifications and memberships
- Valid COID Act Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain
Email: tender.enquiries@nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-481-4000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the e-Tenders Portal. Physical or contractual documentation must be delivered to the NRF Building, South Gate, CSIR Complex, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184.
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