ICT and AI Readiness Assessment for EWSETA
Mpho Maphuti
In plain English
An independent service provider is needed to assess EWSETA's ICT environment and AI readiness within 30 days. Suitably qualified and independent ICT advisory service providers can bid.
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The EWSETA invites service providers to conduct an ICT environment and AI readiness assessment. The project involves mapping the current ICT operating model, evaluating system adoption, analyzing ICT expenditure, and assessing AI governance frameworks. The successful bidder must provide a strategic roadmap aligned with the 2025–2030 organizational strategy. The work will be performed for EWSETA and must be completed within a 30-day timeframe. Key deliverables include an inception note, a current-state evidence pack, an executive findings briefing, and a final report presented to the executive committee. The project requires a multidisciplinary team led by an expert with at least 10 years of experience.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or commissioned affidavit
- Lead assessors must hold relevant professional qualifications and memberships
- Must hold relevant industry certifications (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, COBIT, ISO 27001, TOGAF, ITIL)
- Five signed reference letters for comparable projects completed within the last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mpho Maphuti
Email: scmadmin@ewseta.org.za
Phone: 011-274-4700
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to scmadmin@ewseta.org.za by the closing date of 25 September 2026 at 13:00 PM.
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