Appointment of Internal Audit Service Providers
Ndumiso Nxumalo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 September 2026 at 10:00 · Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
In plain English
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury is seeking external professional service providers to conduct internal audit services for various provincial departments, municipalities, and public entities for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury invites bids for the appointment of professional service providers to perform internal audit services. This work will be conducted on an as-needed basis for provincial departments, municipalities, and public entities over a three-year period. Key deliverables include governance, operational, compliance, IT, performance, and financial audits, alongside risk management and advisory services. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency and provide quality assurance reports. The contract will be managed through specific assignments with set hourly rates determined by the Treasury.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid professional body membership (e.g., IIA, ISACA, SAICA, IRMSA)
- Latest External Quality Assurance Report (EQAR) confirming GIAS conformance
- Proof of valid tax compliance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ndumiso Nxumalo
Email: acquisition@kzntreasury.gov.za
Phone: 033-897-0483
How to apply: Bids must be physically deposited into the bid box located on the ground floor of Treasury House, 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 12 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Electronic or faxed submissions are not permitted.
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