Appointment of Credit Bureau Services for SASSA Income Testing.
SASSA
In plain English
SASSA is procuring registered credit bureau services for income testing over five years. Bidders must be registered with the National Credit Regulator.
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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites proposals for the appointment of Registered Credit Bureau Services to perform income testing for grant eligibility. The work will be based at the SASSA Head Office in Pretoria. The contract duration is five years. Key deliverables include real-time API-based verification services for new client onboarding and batch-processing services for large-scale assessments. The service must provide income, credit, asset, and business interest verification, along with lifestyle analysis and audit-ready reporting. Bidders must demonstrate at least four years of relevant experience and provide a secure, scalable system with a business continuity plan. The project requires a tiered, pay-as-you-use pricing model. The tender closes on 13 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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 Credit Bureau registration with the National Credit Regulator (NCR)
- Valid CSD registration
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Reference letters from clients within the last four years
Contact & how to apply
Name: MANDLA SIBEKO
Email: IncomeTesting@sassa.gov.za
Phone: 012-400-2634
How to apply: Submit physical documents in the tender box at SASSA Head Office, 501 Prodinsa Building, Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius streets, Arcadia, Pretoria. An electronic duplicate must also be uploaded via the e-Tender portal. Email or cloud-link submissions are not accepted.
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