Today’s Latest Tender Opportunities Transforming South Africa’s Economy

South Africa’s public procurement landscape presents a diverse range of tender opportunities spanning financial services, infrastructure development, construction, utilities, and specialised services. These current tenders represent significant economic catalysts for the nation, offering pathways for businesses to contribute to critical infrastructure improvements while generating sustainable employment and stimulating economic growth across multiple provinces and industries.

From civil engineering projects to specialised electrical services and municipal infrastructure upgrades, these opportunities demonstrate government and state-owned enterprise commitment to modernising South Africa’s built environment and service delivery capabilities. For local entrepreneurs and established businesses alike, these tenders offer platforms to showcase expertise, create jobs, and strengthen community resilience through quality service delivery.

Grouped Tender Opportunities Listings by Province and Industry

National

Financial and Insurance Services

Appointment of a Service Provider to Provide Short Term Business Insurance Services for a Period of Five (5) Years

• Tender Number: NNRSCM-08-2025
• Organ of State: National Nuclear Regulator
• Project Scope: The National Nuclear Regulator seeks to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver comprehensive short-term business insurance coverage for a five-year period. This engagement will protect the organization’s assets, operations, and liabilities, ensuring robust risk management across all nuclear regulatory functions.
• Eligibility Criteria: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and possess recognized insurance brokerage credentials or direct underwriting authorization from established insurance providers.
• Submission Requirements: Physical bid submission in the designated bid box; submission must include company registration documentation, proof of insurance credentials, financial statements, and a detailed insurance proposal addressing the NNR’s specific risk profile.
• Deadline: Monday, 08 December 2025 at 11:00
• Impact Analysis: This tender strengthens institutional financial resilience for South Africa’s nuclear regulatory authority. By securing comprehensive insurance coverage, the NNR enhances its operational stability and demonstrates robust governance practices to international stakeholders, indirectly supporting investor confidence in South Africa’s energy sector and regulatory framework.

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Free State Province

Services: General Training and Skills Development

Appointment of a Panel of Service Providers to Conduct Training and Related Skills Development Programme for a Period of 12 Months on As and When Required Basis

• Tender Number: MLM 14/2025/26
• Organ of State: Metsimaholo Local Municipality
• Project Scope: Metsimaholo Local Municipality invites qualified training service providers to establish a panel for delivering customized skills development and training programs throughout a 12-month period. Services will be delivered on an as-needed basis, supporting municipal staff capacity building across various competency areas aligned with municipal strategic objectives.
• Eligibility Criteria: Training providers must hold relevant educational accreditation, demonstrate experience in municipal training delivery, and possess facilitators with recognized certifications in their respective training domains.
• Submission Requirements: Quotation format submissions including company profile, trainer qualifications and CVs, training program samples, pricing structure, and references from previous municipal clients.
• Deadline: Friday, 28 November 2025 at 11:00
• Impact Analysis: This tender investment in municipal workforce development has multiplier effects throughout Free State communities. By enhancing staff competencies, the municipality improves service delivery to residents, creates employment for training professionals and facilitators, and strengthens local economic capacity. Training providers gain stable income opportunities while contributing to improved governance and public administration standards across the province.

Eastern Cape Province

Services: Building and Infrastructure Upgrades

14 SAI Battalion Mthatha: Upgrade of Finance Accounting Satellite Office – Completion of Works (Contract No. 2)

• Tender Number: MTH06/2025
• Organ of State: Department of Public Works
• Project Scope: This contract represents the second phase of a military installation upgrade project at the 14 SAI Battalion in Mthatha. The scope encompasses completion of construction and finishing works for a Finance Accounting Satellite Office, including structural completion, internal fit-out, and systems integration to create a fully operational finance facility.
• Eligibility Criteria: Bidders must hold CIDB grading of 3GB or higher, be registered with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database, and have demonstrated experience completing military or government institutional construction projects. Successful bidder will undergo security clearance verification.
• Submission Requirements: Technical and financial bids detailing construction methodology, project timeline, resource allocation, quality assurance procedures, and evidence of previous similar project completions; security clearance documentation may be required post-award.
• Deadline: Monday, 08 December 2025 at 11:00
• Impact Analysis: This infrastructure completion project strengthens military institutional capacity in Mthatha while generating employment for construction professionals, artisans, and support workers. The upgraded finance facility enhances administrative efficiency for the SAI Battalion, improving resource management capabilities. For local construction companies, this contract represents significant revenue opportunity and portfolio development within the government construction sector, fostering skills transfer and economic activity in the Eastern Cape region.

Mpumalanga Province

Services: Electrical and Infrastructure Maintenance

Supply, Installation and Repairs of Cables at Kusile Power Station on an As and When Required Basis for the Period of Five (5) Years

• Tender Number: E2170GXMPKUS
• Organ of State: ESKOM
• Project Scope: This framework contract establishes an ongoing supply, installation, and repair service for electrical cabling systems at Kusile Power Station. Services encompass full lifecycle cable management including procurement, installation of new systems, maintenance protocols, and emergency repair response across a five-year period on demand-driven basis.
• Eligibility Criteria: Service providers must demonstrate ESKOM supplier accreditation, hold relevant electrical installation certifications, possess comprehensive health and safety management systems, and maintain insurance coverage for electrical work. Experience with power generation facility operations is essential.
• Submission Requirements: Detailed technical proposals addressing cable supply specifications, installation methodology, quality assurance protocols, safety compliance procedures; separate commercial bids with pricing structures; evidence of ESKOM supplier history; completed SBD documents; health and safety risk assessments; quality control plans; and digital signature certification.
• Deadline: Monday, 08 December 2025 at 10:00
• Special Requirement: Compulsory briefing session on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 10:00 at Kusile Power Station; e-submission available through online portal.
• Impact Analysis: This five-year framework contract represents substantial opportunity for electrical service companies and creates long-term employment for technicians, engineers, and support personnel. By ensuring reliable cable infrastructure at Kusile Power Station, this tender directly supports South Africa’s energy security and grid stability. The work strengthens Mpumalanga’s industrial capabilities while generating sustainable revenue streams for qualified electrical service providers and contributing to the province’s role as a national energy hub.

Northern Cape Province

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Development

Contract SANRAL C.005-005-2012/1: Training and Construction Management of Pedestrian Facilities in Griekwastad on National Route 8 Section 6 (km 135.0 to km 136.8)

• Tender Number: SANRAL C.005-005-2012/1
• Organ of State: South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
• Project Scope: SANRAL seeks a qualified contractor to manage the training and construction of pedestrian safety facilities along National Route 8 in Griekwastad. The project encompasses design implementation, construction supervision, worker training programs, and quality assurance to create safe pedestrian infrastructure serving the Griekwastad community and regional travelers.
• Eligibility Criteria: Contractors must hold minimum CIDB grading of 7CE or higher; must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database; potentially emerging enterprises must hold the exact grading designation required; compulsory attendance at the briefing session is required.
• Submission Requirements: Complete technical and financial documentation; CIDB grading certificates; CSD registration proof; evidence of managing similar road infrastructure projects; construction management and training plans; organizational capacity statements; financial documentation; and all standard bidding documents (SBD).
• Deadline: Friday, 12 December 2025 at 12:00
• Special Requirement: Compulsory briefing session on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 391 837 533 656 99; Passcode: gA6vm3MY).
• Impact Analysis: This National Route 8 project directly improves pedestrian safety and community access across the Northern Cape, enhancing regional mobility and economic connectivity. For contractors, this SANRAL engagement represents premier infrastructure development experience and provides substantial contract value. The project creates employment for civil engineers, construction workers, and training coordinators while demonstrating government commitment to road user safety and community-centered infrastructure design in less-developed regions.

Western Cape Province

Services: General (Marketing and Communications)

RFQ114/2025: Long Service Awards Banner Wall

• Tender Number: RFQ114/2025
• Organ of State: Artscape
• Project Scope: Artscape seeks quotations for the design, fabrication, and installation of a Long Service Awards Banner Wall. This project involves creating a commemorative display to recognize staff and stakeholder long-service contributions, requiring creative design, quality materials, and professional installation within the Artscape facility.
• Eligibility Criteria: Service providers must demonstrate experience in large-scale banner wall fabrication, possess graphic design and installation capabilities, and show portfolio evidence of similar institutional recognition projects.
• Submission Requirements: Quotation format including design concepts, material specifications, installation methodology, timeline, and cost breakdown; portfolio examples; and references from previous institutional clients.
• Deadline: Sunday, 16 November 2025 at 13:00 (IMMEDIATE SUBMISSION REQUIRED)
• Impact Analysis: Though a specialized project, this tender supports Artscape’s organizational culture and employee recognition programs while providing business opportunity for creative service providers. It demonstrates how cultural institutions invest in workforce appreciation and institutional pride, creating employment for designers, fabricators, and installation specialists within the creative services sector.

Construction: Sanitation and Infrastructure

Construction of Bartelsfontein Toilets and Sewer System

• Tender Number: TDR32/2025/2026
• Organ of State: Mossel Bay Municipality
• Project Scope: Mossel Bay Municipality invites bids for the construction of public toilet facilities and associated sewerage system infrastructure in Bartelsfontein. This project encompasses site development, construction of hygienic sanitary facilities, installation of sewerage infrastructure, and connection to municipal systems, addressing critical public health infrastructure needs.
• Eligibility Criteria: Contractors must hold appropriate CIDB grading, be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database, and demonstrate experience in municipal sanitation infrastructure construction.
• Submission Requirements: Technical and financial bids; CIDB certification; CSD registration; detailed construction methodology; project scheduling; resource allocation plans; quality management protocols; and evidence of successful completion of comparable sanitation projects.
• Deadline: Friday, 16 January 2026 at 12:00
• Special Requirement: Compulsory briefing session on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 14:00 at D’Almeida Community Hall, Mossel Street, D’Almeida (GPS: S34.175061, E022.118514).
• Impact Analysis: This sanitation infrastructure project delivers direct health and dignity benefits to Bartelsfontein residents while creating employment for construction professionals. Improved sanitation facilities strengthen community well-being, particularly benefiting vulnerable populations. The project generates sustained economic activity through construction employment, local material procurement, and ongoing maintenance opportunities, demonstrating municipal investment in basic service infrastructure essential for human development and public health.

Construction: Water and Sewerage Infrastructure

Upgrading of Napier Sewerage Pump Station & Associated Works

• Tender Number: SCM35/2025/26
• Organ of State: Cape Agulhas Municipality
• Project Scope: Cape Agulhas Municipality seeks qualified contractors for the comprehensive upgrading of Napier’s sewerage pump station and ancillary infrastructure. The project involves mechanical and electrical system replacement, structural upgrades, installation of modern pumping equipment, and associated civil works to enhance sewerage system reliability and capacity.
• Eligibility Criteria: Bidders must demonstrate CIDB accreditation, CSD registration, and proven experience with municipal pump station rehabilitation and water infrastructure projects.
• Submission Requirements: Complete technical proposals addressing mechanical, electrical, and civil aspects; financial bids with detailed cost breakdowns; project management plans; CIDB and CSD documentation; quality assurance procedures; health and safety protocols; and references from similar municipal infrastructure upgrades.
• Deadline: Friday, 05 December 2025 at 12:00
• Special Requirement: Compulsory briefing session on Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 11:00 at Napier Municipal Office, Newmark Street, Napier.
• Impact Analysis: This sewerage infrastructure upgrade enhances environmental protection and public health across Napier, preventing system failures and associated environmental contamination. For contractors, the project represents significant technical engagement requiring multi-disciplinary expertise in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. The upgrade strengthens municipal service delivery, creates employment for skilled trades, and demonstrates commitment to maintaining critical water and sanitation infrastructure supporting coastal community development.

Infrastructure: Water and Sewerage Systems

The Upgrading of the Sewer Rising Main Along Sandhoogte Road in Great Brak River

• Tender Number: TDR29/2025/2026
• Organ of State: Mossel Bay Municipality
• Project Scope: This infrastructure upgrade project involves the replacement and rehabilitation of the sewer rising main along Sandhoogte Road in Great Brak River. Scope encompasses pipeline replacement, pump station interface upgrades, system testing, and commissioning to restore optimal sewerage system functionality serving the Great Brak River community.
• Eligibility Criteria: Contractors must hold appropriate CIDB grading, maintain CSD registration, and possess demonstrated expertise in water and sewerage infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
• Submission Requirements: Technical bids detailing pipe materials, installation methodology, quality testing procedures, and system commissioning plans; financial bids with itemized costings; CIDB and CSD documentation; detailed project schedules; resource plans; and evidence of successful completion of similar sewerage infrastructure projects.
• Deadline: Friday, 23 January 2026 at 12:00
• Special Requirement: Compulsory briefing session on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 11:00 at Municipal Offices in Great Brak River, 5 Charles Street, Great Brak River.
• Impact Analysis: This sewerage infrastructure rehabilitation improves environmental sustainability and public health outcomes for Great Brak River residents while reducing system failures and associated costs. The project creates employment for civil engineers, pipe technicians, and construction workers. By investing in critical water infrastructure, the municipality demonstrates commitment to sustainable community development and environmental stewardship, supporting long-term economic stability and quality of life improvements across the Garden Route region.

Supplies: General (IT Services)

Renewal and Registration of Sophos Firewall License

• Tender Number: Q17/2025/26
• Organ of State: Cape Agulhas Municipality
• Project Scope: Cape Agulhas Municipality seeks quotations for renewal and registration of Sophos firewall security licenses. This procurement ensures continuity of network security protection, software updates, and technical support services essential for protecting municipal IT infrastructure and data systems.
• Eligibility Criteria: Vendors must be authorized Sophos resellers or partners with proven capacity to provide legitimate software licenses and ongoing technical support; experience supporting municipal IT security requirements is preferred.
• Submission Requirements: Quotation format including license renewal options, pricing, support service levels, warranty terms, and delivery timelines; evidence of Sophos authorization; references from previous municipal clients; and technical support capability documentation.
• Deadline: Friday, 21 November 2025 at 12:00
• Impact Analysis: This IT security investment protects municipal digital infrastructure and citizen data, strengthening cybersecurity posture and regulatory compliance. For IT service providers, the contract represents recurring revenue opportunity through software licensing and technical support. Enhanced network security supports efficient municipal operations, protects sensitive resident information, and demonstrates commitment to digital governance standards essential for modern public service delivery.

Seize these Tender Opportunities

These currently advertised tenders represent transformative opportunities across South Africa’s provinces, spanning essential infrastructure, specialised services, and institutional capacity development. From civil engineering projects strengthening road safety in the Northern Cape to sewerage infrastructure upgrades serving Western Cape communities, these procurement opportunities directly translate into improved public services, employment generation, and sustainable economic growth.

For entrepreneurs and established businesses, each tender presents pathways to:

• Secure long-term contracts with government and state-owned enterprises
• Develop technical expertise through engagement with complex infrastructure projects
• Generate sustained employment across skilled trades, professional services, and support functions
• Build institutional relationships supporting future business opportunities
• Contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s infrastructure modernization and service delivery excellence

We strongly encourage all interested bidders to visit www.etenders.gov.za for the complete tender package details, full technical specifications, bidding documents, and submission procedures. Early engagement with tender documentation and mandatory briefing sessions ensures competitive positioning and compliance with all requirements.

These opportunities underscore government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth, infrastructure development, and professional service delivery. By seizing these tenders, South African businesses strengthen communities, create jobs, and position the nation for sustainable prosperity across all provinces and sectors.

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