Mechanical services for SANPC Refinery.
Wellem Mkhulu Skhosana
In plain English
SANPC Refinery is seeking a qualified mechanical contractor for maintenance services at their Durban facility. Bidders must have ISO certifications and fabrication premises within 50km of the refinery.
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The SANPC Refinery is seeking a qualified service provider to perform mechanical maintenance services over a three-year period. The work will take place at 1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Durban. Key responsibilities include the maintenance of static equipment such as vessels, columns, heat exchangers, piping, storage tanks, and structural steel. The contractor must provide a skilled workforce for mechanical, welding, and rigging tasks, including hot work and off-site maintenance of underground transfer lines. Deliverables include the development of work packs, method statements, and risk assessments. The contractor must maintain fabrication premises within 50km of the refinery and provide a standby crew for emergency responses. All work must adhere to SANPC Refinery ISO standards and be signed off by refinery engineers. The contract is issued by CEF SOC LTD.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 3834 and SANS 347 certifications
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- CIDB Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering registration
- Valid trade test certificates for all technical staff
Contact & how to apply
Name: Wellem Mkhulu Skhosana
Email: wellems@cefgroup.co.za
Phone: 010-201-4793
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to scm-ai@cefgroup.co.za before 12:00 on 17 August 2026. Do not use links or copy (CC) any CEF personnel in your email, as this will lead to disqualification.
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