Recruitment advertising and response handling service.
Ben Coetzer
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 October 2026 at 10:00 · Imbizo Hall, Harvest House, 30 Hamilton Street, Pretoria
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is seeking a service provider to design and place recruitment advertisements in the media and handle responses for 36 months. Bidders must be registered with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Agriculture is seeking a service provider to manage recruitment advertising and response handling for a 36-month period. The work involves designing and placing job advertisements in various media, including newspapers and online platforms. The provider will also manage the receipt, screening, and processing of employment applications, ensuring they are delivered to HR offices within strict timelines. Key deliverables include weekly status reports, monthly statistics, quarterly media analysis, and regular skills transfer sessions for HR staff. The service provider must maintain an office in Gauteng for site visits and be capable of establishing provincial offices within 21 days if needed. All services must be performed according to fixed pricing for the three-year duration.
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 the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status with unique PIN
- Minimum functionality score of 70 points
- Minimum presentation or site visit score of 70 points
- Proof of three relevant advertising and response handling projects via reference letters
- Team Leader must hold NQF Level 7 qualification
- Technical team members must hold NQF Level 6 qualification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ben Coetzer
Email: BenC@Nda.gov.za
Phone: 012-312-8375
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and deposited into the bid box located at the Department of Agriculture, 20 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 06 November 2026.
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