Event organiser for municipal events.
THOMAS MASEKO
In plain English
The Joe Gqabi District Municipality is seeking a professional event organiser for planning, management, and facilitation of the Sondela Youth Festival and other municipal events for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Joe Gqabi District Municipality is seeking a professional event organiser to manage the Sondela Youth Festival and other municipal events. This contract spans three years and requires end-to-end services, including event planning, logistics, stakeholder management, venue coordination, and ticketing. Key deliverables include detailed event management plans, risk registers, health and safety files, and comprehensive close-out reports for every event. The service provider must also handle vendor management and media publicity. The work will take place within the Joe Gqabi District. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in large-scale event management and provide qualified personnel to oversee operations. The closing date for this tender is 12 October 2026.
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 SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Bank rating letter of minimum C rating
- Proof of business address
- Signed Joint Venture agreement if applicable
- NQF Level 5 qualification in Event Management or related field
- Proof of experience in event projects valued at R500,000 or more
Contact & how to apply
Name: THOMAS MASEKO
Email: masekot@jgdm.gov.za
Phone: 045-979-3160
How to apply: Submit the original bid document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender name and number, along with a USB flash drive containing an electronic copy. Deliver to the Tender Box at the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Corner of Cole and Graham Streets, Ekhephini, by 12:00 on 12 October 2026.
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