Policy and Legal Service Provider for Rural Development.
Dr Sharmla Govender-van Wyk
In plain English
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is seeking a policy and legal service provider to develop a rural development policy framework and draft a Rural Development Bill over 12 months. Bidders must be registered with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development invites bids for the development of a rural development policy framework to support a new Rural Development Bill. The project will take place across five provinces: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Gauteng. The successful service provider will provide legal and policy advice, conduct stakeholder engagements, and draft the final policy document. The project duration is 12 months. Key deliverables include an inception report, consultation records, a draft policy framework, and a final executive summary for Cabinet approval. The closing date for submissions is 21 October 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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Project team must hold relevant professional qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dr Sharmla Govender-van Wyk
Email: sharmla.govendervanwyk@dlrrd.gov.za
Phone: 012-312-9299
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's details, the bid number, and the closing date. Submissions must be delivered to the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria.
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