Panel of Internal Audit Service Providers for ARC.
Agricultural Research Council
In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is seeking to appoint a panel of internal audit service providers for a period of five years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with applicable legislation.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is seeking a panel of service providers for internal audit services on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract will run for five years. The work involves risk-based audits, consulting services, and ICT audits. Key deliverables include creating a three-year strategic audit plan, performing annual audits, and reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee. Service providers must ensure all work follows Global Internal Audit Standards. The work will be performed for the ARC. Bidders must provide qualified staff, including Certified Internal Auditors or Chartered Accountants, and Information System Auditors. The closing date for submissions is 28 August 2026.
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
- Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R5,000,000
- Proof of capability for all three audit categories
- Valid SARS Tax PIN
- Current Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- External Quality Assurance Report
- Contactable reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: Elelwani Muhanelwa
Email: Muhanelwae@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-310-2509
How to apply: Tender documents must be purchased via the PURCO SA website at https://purcosa.co.za/tender/18385. All bids must be submitted electronically through the PURCO SA online portal. Physical, email, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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