Service Provider for Interpreting and Translation Services.
City of Tshwane
In plain English
The City of Tshwane is procuring professional interpreting, translation, and editing services for six months. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database with a valid CSD number can bid.
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The City of Tshwane invites service providers to tender for professional interpreting, translation, and editing services. The work will be performed on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of six months. Services include simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for council meetings, disciplinary hearings, and public consultations, as well as document translation and editing. The provider must support both South African official languages, South African Sign Language, and foreign languages like French and Portuguese. The successful bidder must have the capacity to work both on-site and remotely, providing experienced staff familiar with local government terminology. The contract requires the ability to respond to urgent requests on short notice.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of municipal account status for company and directors
- Two contactable reference letters on company letterhead
- Certified qualifications and CVs for all language practitioners
- Signed Joint Venture agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Landela Nyangintsimbi
Email: LandelaN@tshwane.gov.za
Phone: 012-358-4762
How to apply: Bidders must register and submit their responses exclusively through the City of Tshwane e-tender portal. Do not submit physical documents in a tender box.
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