Guarding Services for SAPO in Eastern Cape.
Michael Mabena
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 June 2026 at 11:00 · Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75575365619?pwd=V84kwPkQYgx2nQ2BRDVXJk2kh0eBPo.1
In plain English
Guarding services are being procured for the South African Post Office in the Eastern Cape Province. Eligible bidders must comply with SAPO's bid specification.
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The South African Post Office (SAPO) is seeking a security company to provide guarding services across various locations in the Eastern Cape Province. The project involves deploying armed and unarmed guards for 12-hour shifts to protect assets, staff, and customers. Key deliverables include maintaining an Occurrence Book, performing monthly security risk assessments, and conducting regular patrols. High-risk sites must be equipped with electronic guard monitoring systems that provide real-time alerts to an offsite control room. The successful bidder must appoint a Key Account Manager for the region. The contract will be awarded on a month-to-month basis for a maximum duration of 12 months. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session via Zoom on 25 June 2026. All proposals must be submitted by 11:00 AM on 14 July 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid PSIRA registration (minimum 1 year) and Statement of Good Standing
- Operational Eastern Cape branch with secure armoury and control room
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Firearm competency certificates and documented handling procedures
- Operational communication and electronic patrolling systems
- Minimum one year relevant guarding experience within the last two years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Michael Mabena
Email: Michael.Mabena@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 012-845-2676
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered to the SAPO Supply Chain Management office located at Cnr James Drive & Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must include one original proposal in an arch lever file, loose-leaf copies, and one electronic copy on a USB.
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