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Dr. Sarah Mokwena

Dr. Sarah Mokwena

Legal Compliance Specialist

Former public health official and procurement specialist. Consulting for healthcare SMEs on navigating provincial health budgets and regulatory compliance.

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Healthcare & Medical

Medical Equipment Maintenance: Winning Hospital Service Contracts

A comprehensive guide to securing medical equipment maintenance tenders in South African public hospitals. Learn about SLA management, OEM certifications, and clinical engineering requirements.

16 Jan 20258 min
Mining & Quarrying

Mine Rehabilitation Tenders: Opportunities in Environmental Cleanup

Guide to mine rehabilitation and closure tenders in South Africa. Learn about ownerless mine projects, environmental remediation, and DMRE requirements.

16 Jan 20257 min
Mining & Quarrying

Mining Tenders 2025: DMRE Compliance & Social Labour Plans

A definitive guide to winning mining rights and tenders in South Africa. Covers the 2025 SAMRAD application process, DMRE compliance, Social Labour Plans (SLP), and Mine Health & Safety.

16 Jan 202510 min
Professional Services

Municipal Consulting: The 'Clean Audit' Tender Opportunity

A guide for accounting and consulting firms on winning municipal support tenders. Covers mSCOA compliance, asset register reconstruction, and preparation for Auditor General (AGSA) audits.

16 Jan 20256 min
Electrical & Power

Electrical Infrastructure: Winning Municipal Power Tenders

A technical guide to municipal electrical tenders. Covers CIDB EB grading, electrification projects (INEP), and maintenance of substations and mini-subs.

16 Jan 20256 min
Healthcare & Medical

NHLS and Laboratory Services: Pathology Tenders

Guide to tenders from the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS). Covers supply of reagents, lab equipment, and specimen transport.

16 Jan 20255 min
Social Services

NPO Funding: Department of Social Development Grants (2025)

A guide for NPOs. Accessing DSD funding, registering on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and managing quarterly tranche payments and compliance.

16 Jan 202510 min
Supplies & General

Office Supplies & RFQ Tenders: Winning Small Contracts (2025)

A guide for general suppliers. Understanding the RFQ process (under R1 million), local content for furniture, and the 'Commodity Checklist'.

16 Jan 202510 min
Plumbing & Services

Plumbing Compliance: Winning School & Hospital Maintenance Tenders

Guide to government plumbing maintenance contracts. Understanding the PIRB Certificate of Compliance, schedule of rates pricing, and navigating day-to-day maintenance calls.

16 Jan 20256 min
Printing & Publishing

Printing Tenders: High-Volume Government Contracts

Guide to printing tenders. From Annual Reports to Security Printing. Understanding the Government Printing Works (GPW) relationship and capacity requirements.

16 Jan 20254 min
Real Estate & Property

Property Valuation Tenders: A Guide for SA Valuers

Learn how to win government property valuation tenders in South Africa. Covers MPRA requirements, municipal valuation rolls, and SACPVP registration.

16 Jan 20257 min
Security Services

Security Tenders: Surviving the PSIRA Site Inspection

A master guide to passing PSIRA audits for government security add-ons to your original bid. covers control room compliance, firearm regulations, and the deadly 'provident fund' clause.

16 Jan 20257 min
Mining & Quarrying

Quarrying & Mineral Extraction Tenders: A South African Guide

A complete guide to quarrying tenders in South Africa. Covers mining permits, aggregate supply contracts, and environmental compliance for extraction projects.

16 Jan 20257 min
Social Work & Community Services

Social Work Tenders: SACSSP Registration and Compliance

Guide for social workers and agencies bidding on government contracts. Covers SACSSP registration, vetting against the Child Protection Register, and statutory mandates.

16 Jan 20257 min
IT & Technology

Software Licensing Tenders: Mastering Enterprise Renewals

A strategic guide to winning high-value software licensing tenders. Covers Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP renewals, value-added services, and the crucial role of Manufacturer Authorization Forms (MAF).

16 Jan 20257 min
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Sports and Recreation Tenders: Facilities and Equipment

Guide to sports tenders in South Africa. Covers facility maintenance, sports equipment supply, and tournament management.

16 Jan 20256 min
Accommodation & Hospitality

Tourism Grading: The Key to Government Hospitality Contracts

Why TGCSA grading matters for government tenders. Guide to the grading process, star requirements, and how it impacts your ability to secure state bookings.

16 Jan 20256 min
Transport & Logistics

Transport Tenders: Navigating Route Permits & Vehicle Compliance

A detailed guide to winning scholar transport and staff bus tenders. Understanding the Operating License application process, vehicle age restrictions, and managing Taxi Association relations.

16 Jan 20257 min
Supplies & General Procurement

Mastering RFQs: How to Win Government Quotes Under R1 Million

A guide to Request for Quotations (RFQs). Learn how the 3-quote system works, CSD rotation, and how to win small value procurement orders.

16 Jan 20256 min
Water & Waste Management

Waste Management Tenders: Licensing and Compliance

Guide to waste management tenders in South Africa. Covers waste licenses, landfill management, and refuse removal contracts.

16 Jan 20257 min
Dr.'s Tender Picks

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The appointment of a service provider for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of physical security components at ACSA Air Traffic Services Units (ATSU), non-ACSA Air Traffic Services Units and CNS remote sites

The appointment of a service provider for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of physical security components at ACSA Air Traffic Services Units (ATSU), non-ACSA Air Traffic Services

GautengCloses: 27 Mar 2026
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BETTERMENT AND REGRAVELLING OF LOCAL ROAD L2416 (FROM KM 0+000 TO 4+000) IN EMADLANGENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY UNDER LADYSMITH REGION - GRADE 4CE AND HIGHER

BETTERMENT AND REGRAVELLING OF LOCAL ROAD L2416 (FROM KM 0+000 TO 4+000) IN EMADLANGENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY UNDER LADYSMITH REGION - GRADE 4CE AND HIGHER

KwaZulu-NatalCloses: 08 Apr 2026
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APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENHANCE CUSTOM-BUILT SYSTEM TO INTEGRATE WITH MICROSOFT ENTRA ID

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENHANCE CUSTOM-BUILT SYSTEM TO INTEGRATE WITH MICROSOFT ENTRA ID

GautengCloses: 06 Mar 2026
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ADVANCED ADOBE CREATIVE SUITES (VERSION 6) TRAINING PROGRAMME

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GautengCloses: 06 Mar 2026
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR OUTDOOR LED SCREEN DIGITAL BILLBOARD THERE WILL BE A COMPULSORY BRIEFING SEESION THAT WILL BE HELD ON THE 5TH MARCH 2026 AT 10H00AM - 11H00 AT UMJANTSHI BUILDING OPPOSIT GAUTRAIN AT 30 WOLMARANS , BRAAMFONTEIN. FAILING TO ATTEND THE COMPULSORY BRIEFING YOUR BID WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AUTOMATICALLY

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR OUTDOOR LED SCREEN DIGITAL BILLBOARD THERE WILL BE A COMPULSORY BRIEFING SEESION THAT WILL BE HELD ON THE 5TH MARCH 2026 AT 10H00AM - 11H00 AT UMJANTSHI BUILDING OPPOSIT GA

GautengCloses: 11 Mar 2026
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