Audit of 2026 Local Government Elections Results System
Yash Sookan
In plain English
The Electoral Commission is procuring services for a results system audit. Any eligible service provider can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
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The Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa invites bids for a functional software audit of the 2026 Local Government Elections Results System. The work will take place at Election House in Centurion. The project aims to provide an independent assessment of the system's functional soundness, data integrity, and security. Key deliverables include a management report and a detailed technical report covering findings and remedial actions. The project is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2026 and must be completed by 16 October 2026. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar functional system audits and provide a team with systems analyst and SQL expertise. The audit scope includes end-to-end testing, seat calculation verification, and access control reviews.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Five years experience with five completed similar projects
- Compliance with the Employment Equity Act
- Not listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Yash Sookan
Email: Sookany@elections.org.za
Phone: 012-622-5700
How to apply: Bidders must print the tender documentation from the IEC website. Submissions must be manually completed in original ink and deposited into the tender box at Election House, Riverside Office Park, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion, 0046. No online, email, or facsimile bids will be accepted.
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