National Impact Evaluation of Community Work Programme.
Mduduzi Doncabe
In plain English
The Department of Cooperative Governance is seeking a qualified service provider to conduct a national impact evaluation of the Community Work Programme from 2009 to 2025. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) is seeking a qualified service provider to conduct a national impact evaluation of the Community Work Programme (CWP) from 2009 to 2025. The project aims to assess the programme's influence on sustainable livelihoods across all nine provinces of South Africa. The successful bidder will be responsible for developing an evaluation framework, designing research methodologies, conducting national fieldwork, and performing data analysis. Key deliverables include an inception report, monthly progress reports, and a final evaluation report with an executive policy brief. The contract duration is eighteen months, and all work must be completed according to the specified project phases. The evaluation must cover socio-economic impacts, such as income stability and food security, while ensuring knowledge transfer to the department. Bidders must provide a fixed-price proposal for the entire duration of the project.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Three contactable references for similar large-scale evaluations within five years
- Key personnel must hold relevant qualifications and detailed CVs
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mduduzi Doncabe
Email: t03.2026@cogta.gov.za
Phone: 012-065-3368
How to apply: Submissions must be made exclusively through the e-tender portal on the National Treasury website. No physical, faxed, emailed, or mailed bid documents will be accepted.
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