Panel for Accounting and Advisory Services.
IDC
In plain English
The Industrial Development Corporation is seeking a panel of service providers for ad hoc accounting, audit, taxation, specialist secondment, and related advisory services. Eligible bidders must ensure their tax affairs are compliant with SARS.
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The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is seeking to appoint a panel of service providers for ad hoc accounting, audit, taxation, and advisory services. The work will be performed for the IDC to support management reporting and decision-making. Key deliverables include financial statement preparation, audit readiness, technical accounting advice, tax compliance support, and process optimization. The contract will run for a period of three years on an ad hoc basis. The project requires expertise in IFRS standards and various tax disciplines. Bidders must provide hourly rates for different resource levels to support the IDC's financial operations.
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
- Partners or Directors must hold valid SAICA registration
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN or CSD number)
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lunga Mbatha
Email: lungam@idc.co.za
Phone: 011-269-4376
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the IDC SharePoint link provided in the tender documentation. Submissions must be in Microsoft or PDF format and uploaded before the deadline of 10 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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