Panel for Garden Services in KwaZulu-Natal.
KZN Department of Transport
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 October 2026 at 11:00 · KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 - Mc Donald Theatre
In plain English
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is forming a panel of garden services for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport invites service providers to join a panel for garden maintenance services over a 36-month period. The work will take place at Departmental sites in KwaZulu-Natal. Key responsibilities include grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed removal, and general site cleaning using the service provider's own equipment and vehicles. The contractor must ensure all waste is removed weekly and that staff are equipped with proper uniforms and SABS-approved protective gear. Gardeners are expected to work 8-hour shifts on weekdays. The project requires experienced teams and a dedicated supervisor. The contract will be managed on a rotational basis, with work allocated through individual quotation processes.
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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is mandatory
Contact & how to apply
Name: Jabulani Ncube
Email: Jabulani.Ncube@kzntransport.gov.za
Phone: 033-355-8619
How to apply: Submit a sealed hard copy and a memory stick containing the bid documents into the bid box at Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, by 11:00 on 10 November 2026.
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