Hire of mobile compactor with operator for Theewaterskloof Dam.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 7 August 2026 at 11:00 · KWAGGASKLOOF DAM SITE OFFICES. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a mobile compactor with an operator for the Riviersonderend GWS/Theewaterskloof Dam. Only respondents with CIDB grading 1CE or higher are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the hire of a 10-ton single drum vibratory roller with a qualified operator. The work will take place at the Theewaterskloof Dam construction site in the Western Cape. The equipment is required for 75 days to assist with road and golf course repairs. The bidder must provide the machine, a skilled operator with valid certification, and full mechanical support. Delivery of the equipment must start within 10 working days of the first order. A compulsory site meeting will be held on 7 August 2026 at the Kwaggaskloof Dam site offices.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — 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
- Minimum CIDB grading of 1CE
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Active CIPC company registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid operator competency certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: M. MATIEA
Email: MatieaM@dws.gov.za
Phone: 021-872-0591
How to apply: Submit the original bid document and all supporting materials in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. The package must be placed in the bid box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, 4-6 Alkmaar Street, Dal Josaphat, Paarl, 7646.
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