Panel of Experts for Water Qualifications.
Mpho Maphuti
In plain English
EWSETA is seeking a panel of subject matter experts for water qualifications across all provinces for a 12-month period. Eligible bidders must be registered with QCTO or NAMB and meet specific administrative and functionality criteria.
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The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is seeking to appoint a panel of subject matter experts for water qualifications across all South African provinces. The successful experts will perform site visits, evaluate learning materials, monitor projects, and conduct capacity-building sessions for a period of twelve months. Key deliverables include accreditation recommendations, workplace site assessments, and policy development support. This project aims to ensure quality assurance in water sector training and skills development. The appointment is for a one-year term, and the panel will assist EWSETA with national monitoring and evaluation tasks.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 CIPC company registration documents
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Relevant water-sector professional registrations (QCTO/NAMB)
- SAQA evaluation for all foreign qualifications
- Minimum of three relevant reference letters
- Minimum functionality score of 70%
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mpho Maphuti
Email: maphutim@ewseta.org.za
Phone: 011-274-4700
How to apply: Interested parties must submit a comprehensive proposal and pricing schedule via email to scmadmin@ewseta.org.za before the closing date of 21 August 2026 at 13:00.
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