Transaction Advisor for Independent Transmission System Operator.
DBSA
In plain English
The Infrastructure Finance and Implementation Support Agency (IFISA) is seeking a transaction advisor to support the establishment of a fully independent Transmission System Operator SOC Limited (TSO). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Infrastructure Finance and Implementation Support Agency (IFISA) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) are seeking a Transaction Advisor to assist in establishing a fully independent Transmission System Operator (TSO). The project involves corporate restructuring, debt management, and capital structure optimization for the transition of the National Transmission Company of South Africa. Key deliverables include an inception report, a transaction-level financial model, lender engagement strategies, and the finalization of all legal transaction documentation. The work must be completed by 31 December 2027, with post-transaction support provided for four months thereafter. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in large-scale corporate restructuring, specifically managing transactions exceeding R50 billion. The project requires a multidisciplinary team of experts, including specialists in finance, law, tax, and valuation, to ensure the successful unbundling and establishment of the TSO within the specified regulatory and fiscal framework.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC company registration and latest share certificates
- Professional registration and academic qualifications for key personnel
- Contactable reference letters for all claimed project experience
- Minimum functional score of 70%
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Ndlangamandla
Email: lihleSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3437
How to apply: Bidders must request a OneDrive submission link by emailing asakundwiscm@dbsa.org by 23 November 2026 at 16:30. Proposals must be uploaded to the provided link before the closing time of 26 November 2026, 23:55. Submissions must be split into two separate folders: one for functionality and one for pricing.
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