Panel for Technical Advice on Municipal Finance Reforms
Lucky Nkomo
In plain English
The South African Local Government Association is seeking a panel of service providers to support a lobby and advocacy programme for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and be tax compliant.
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The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is seeking to appoint a panel of service providers to support its lobby and advocacy programme for a period of 36 months. The work involves providing technical advice, legal analysis, and policy support regarding municipal finance legislation, revenue protection, and municipal revenue models. Key deliverables include diagnostic reports, policy position papers, feasibility studies, and implementation roadmaps for municipal revenue reforms. The project requires expertise in South African local government fiscal policy, legislative drafting, and administrative law. The work will be conducted nationally to support SALGA’s engagements with government and Parliament. Interested parties must register on the SALGA portal to participate. The closing date for submissions is 11 September 2026 at 11:00.
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.
- 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 National Treasury Centralised Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified professional body registrations for key personnel
- Minimum of three written and contactable references
- Minimum technical functionality score of 70 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lucky Nkomo
Email: Lnkomo@salga.org.za
Phone: 012-369-8185
How to apply: Bids must be submitted online through the SALGA Supply Chain Management portal at https://scmportal.salga.org.za/. Service providers must register on this portal to access the tender documents and submit their proposals.
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