Provision of Employment Checks for Municipality Staff.
Thomas Maseko
In plain English
Joe Gqabi District Municipality is procuring employment checks for new and existing employees for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and not be persons in the service of the state.
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The Joe Gqabi District Municipality invites bids for the provision of employment screening services for new and existing staff over a three-year period. The successful service provider will perform background checks, including qualification, criminal record, credit, fraud, driver’s license, and identity verification. Additional duties include professional registration checks and previous employment history verification. All reports must be delivered within five working days and handled with strict confidentiality. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience from the past five years and provide sufficient technical capacity to meet these requirements. The contract is set to conclude on 17 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status with SARS PIN
- Proof of company registration and legal standing
- Documented proof of previous project experience with signed performance assessments
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thomas Maseko
Email: masekot@jgdm.gov.za
Phone: 045-979-3160
How to apply: Submit physical bid documents in a sealed envelope marked with the tender name and number. Include a USB flash drive with an electronic copy. Deliver to the Tender Box at the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Corner of Cole and Graham Streets, Barkly East.
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