Tender in South Africa

In South Africa, a business tender is actually an offer to do work or supply goods at a fixed price. The tender or bid process is designed to ensure that the work to be done is given out in a fair way. There are a number of policies (known as ‘procurement policies’) which are used as guides on how to make decisions on which tender to accept. However, the price is very important in the decision on which tender or bid to accept, it is not the only factor taken into account. After, the client entity accepts a tender, it is serves as an agreement for both parties and this implies that the person or company that won this business opportunity has to provide the goods or services in the manner agreed to and at the price offered, and the client entity must pay the agreed price at the agreed time. In other words, once accepted, a tender is a “binding business contract”.

How do I start a tender in South Africa?

In South Africa, the following are the procedures required to start a tender:

•  Get your basic Company Compliance in order.
•  Find the perfect Tender for your business.
•  Make sure you have all the Compliance Documents.
•  Submit your complete application before the deadline.
•  Repeat the process until you find your Tender success.

 How much do Tenders pay in South Africa?

In South Africa, the average tender salary is around R 330 000 per year or R 169 per hour. However, Entry-level positions start at R 210 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 900 000 per year.

 Where can I get government tenders in South Africa?

In South Africa, to get government tenders, you can look forward to, the national Tender Bulletin, it is published on www.gov.za every Friday. The time depends on when it is received from the Government Printing Works. In addition, the Tender Bulletin as well as most provincial tender bulletins are also published on the Government Printing Works’ website.

 What do you need to qualify for a tender in South Africa?

In South Africa, in order to qualify for a tender, there are some requirements, the minimum requirements for a Start-up Business to tender are as follows:

• Company registration documents.
• Be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
• A tax clearance certificate: The business must be registered with SARS for Income Tax purposes: