Media Buying and Planning Services for SA Weather Service
Lesego Tlou
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 October 2026 at 10:00 · Microsoft Teams meeting
In plain English
Media buying and planning services are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The South African Weather Service invites bids for the provision of media buying and planning services. The successful agency will develop multi-channel media strategies, manage media bookings, and provide detailed campaign analysis. Key deliverables include daily social media monitoring, organization of media events, and the placement of multimedia content. The work will be performed on a project basis or over a 12-month period. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in the public or private sector and maintain operational premises. The closing date for submissions is 15 October 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.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Minimum R50 000 budget reserve confirmed by bank
- Five signed client reference letters dated 2021 to present
- Key personnel must hold relevant qualifications and detailed CVs
- Proof of approved operational premises
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lesego Tlou
Email: Lesego.Tlou@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6279
How to apply: Bid documents must be submitted electronically to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za before the closing date and time of 15 October 2026 at 11h00am.
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