Job Grading and Remuneration Services for TIA
Mapule Msiza
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 August 2026 at 11:00 · https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/387867439210414?p=nyUtJD3Y1feOCVahqi
In plain English
The Technology Innovation Agency is procuring job grading, remuneration benchmarking, and employee engagement services. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a compliant tax status.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is seeking a service provider for job grading, remuneration benchmarking, and employee engagement services under tender number TIA005/2026. The work will be performed for TIA over a 36-month period, with an optional 24-month extension. Key deliverables include conducting salary benchmarking against a database of at least 500 companies, developing pay scales, performing ad-hoc job grading using the Paterson Classic methodology within a three-day turnaround, and conducting annual employee engagement surveys. The project team leader must possess a Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) qualification or relevant SARA certification. A mandatory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 06 August 2026 at 11:00. The closing date for submissions is 24 August 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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must have a compliant tax status on the CSD
- Team leader must hold GRP, SARA, or Master Reward Specialist certification
- Must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mapule Msiza
Email: mapule.msiza@tia.org.za
Phone: 012-472-2752
How to apply: Submit applications electronically via email to Tenders@tia.org.za. If the file size exceeds 200MB, split the submission into multiple parts clearly labeled with the tender number.
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