Panel for Executive and Specialised Skills Sourcing.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is seeking service contracts for the 2026/2027 tax year. Eligible bidders are contractors supplying services to Eskom, including individuals, companies, close corporations, or trusts.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is establishing a panel of service providers for Executive Search and Specialised Skills Sourcing for a three-year period. The tender (E3254CXMWP) aims to appoint firms to two categories: Executive Search for senior management and Contingency Recruitment for specialised roles. Key deliverables include sourcing strategies, candidate shortlisting, background screening, and post-placement support. Successful bidders must provide a 12-month replacement guarantee and adhere to Eskom’s quality and transformation policies. The project requires 100% local content and a commitment to skills development. The tender process involves a desktop evaluation followed by a capability assessment.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status
- Must provide CIPC company registration documents
- Must hold ISO 9001 certification
- Must have at least 10 years of industry experience
- Must provide proof of COIDA and UIF registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tlou Sylvia Mashalane
Email: mashalst@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-4954
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date of 14 August 2026 at 10:00 SAST.
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