Security Services for SAFCOL Sites.
Lungile Moeketsi
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
3 July 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
SAFCOL is seeking one service provider per region to provide security services at its sites for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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SAFCOL is seeking security service providers for its Northern and Southern regions. The contract covers a three-year period and involves providing physical security guards to protect forestry sites, infrastructure, and equipment. Key responsibilities include access control, patrolling to prevent illegal activities like timber theft and poaching, emergency response, and monitoring via CCTV and electronic systems. The work will take place across various SAFCOL locations in the Northern and Southern regions. The tender is issued by SAFCOL, and the closing date for submissions is 16 July 2026. A compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 03 July 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.
- 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
- Valid PSIRA registration: Grade B for directors, Grade C for guards
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from PSIRA and Compensation Commissioner
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN)
- Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Registered with National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector
- Valid Provident Fund compliance certificate
- Public Liability Insurance with minimum R10,000,000 cover
- Valid ICASA Radio Communication License
- Certified police clearance certificates for all directors
- Latest PSIRA control room inspection report
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungile Moeketsi
Email: Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za
Phone: 012-436-6300
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in person to the SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, located at ABSA Square, 3rd Floor, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, Nelspruit, by 12:00 on 16 July 2026.
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