Events organiser for Drakenstein Festival of Lights 2026.
Drakenstein Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
27 August 2026 at 10:00 · Engineering Conference Room 2, 3rd Market Street, Municipal Building, c/o Market Street and Main Road, Paarl 7646
In plain English
An events organiser is being appointed for the Drakenstein Festival of Lights 2026 series. Bidders must be registered on Drakenstein Municipality’s supplier database and comply with tax status requirements.
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The Drakenstein Municipality is seeking an experienced events organiser to manage the 2026 Festival of Lights series in Paarl. The project involves full-scale event planning and execution for the festival. Interested parties must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 27 August 2026 at the Engineering Conference Room in Paarl to qualify. The tender closes on 10 September 2026. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. The municipality will evaluate proposals based on an 80/20 preference point system, with a strict functionality threshold of 80% required for further consideration.
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.
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory clarification meeting
- Register on Drakenstein Municipality supplier database
- Maintain valid tax compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mrs Chrismaré Carse
Email: Chrismare.Carse@drakenstein.gov.za
Phone: 021-807-7744
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number, and deposited into Tender Box 1 in the foyer of the Civic Centre, Drakenstein Municipality, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7620. Electronic or late submissions are not accepted.
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