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Learn everything you need to know about beyond registration: maintaining csd compliance to avoid tender disqualification in 2026 for South African businesses. This comprehensive guide covers requirements, step-by-step processes, and how to use Tenders-SA.org to find relevant opportunities.
Thabo Mokoena
11 Feb 2026
Compliance
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The cost of non-compliance is high. From hefty fines to blacklisting, here is what happens if you ignore PSIRA regulations.
Compliance Team
10 Feb 2026
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Compliance
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Your registration is not a one-time event. Learn how to renew your PSIRA membership annually and obtain your Letter of Good Standing.
Compliance Team
10 Feb 2026
Compliance
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A tender closes at 11:00 AM. If you start at 9:00 AM, you've already lost. Learn how to break down the work into a winning schedule.
Sipho Masina
09 Feb 2026
Compliance
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Don't pay for a certificate if you don't need one. Learn when a Sworn Affidavit is legally sufficient for tenders.
Tenders SA Editor
08 Feb 2026
Compliance
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It's not 2014 anymore. Stop asking for a 'Tax Clearance Certificate' and start managing your TCS PIN. Here's why.
Tenders SA Editor
07 Feb 2026
Compliance
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Don't get disqualified on a technicality. Use our comprehensive checklist to ensure your bid meets every administrative requirement.
Compliance Team
05 Feb 2026
Compliance
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Confused by Grade 1GB vs. 4CE? We decode the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading system so you know exactly which tenders you can bid for.
Andile Dlamini
03 Feb 2026
Compliance
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Stop guessing your BBBEE level. Understand the scorecard elements and learn how to calculate your score accurately to win more tenders.
Thabo Motsuenyane
01 Feb 2026
Compliance
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Don't get lost in the fine print. Discover how our Gemini-powered Deep Analysis service extracts key mandatory requirements and evaluation criteria in seconds.
Dr. Sarah Mokwena
01 Feb 2026
Compliance
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Understand the critical changes in South Africa's Public Procurement Act 2024 and how your SMME can remain compliant and competitive in the 2026 fiscal year.
Compliance Team
01 Feb 2026
Compliance
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Compliance is the gatekeeper of government contracts. Learn how to achieve 100% tender compliance with SARS, CIPC, and CSD.
Tenders SA Editor
31 Jan 2026
Compliance
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Is your B-BBEE status holding you back from winning tenders in 2026? Learn how to achieve Level 1 status, the difference between EME and QSE, and why compliance is your most powerful competitive advantage.
Andile Dlamini
27 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive step-by-step guide to obtaining a COIDA Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund. Essential mandatory documentation for virtually all South African government tenders and contracts.
Compliance Team
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive guide to ISO 45001:2018 OHS Management System certification. Requirements for construction, mining, and manufacturing companies bidding on high-risk government tenders where safety compliance is critical.
Thabo Mokoena
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive guide to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. Learn requirements, costs, SANAS-accredited certification bodies, and how ISO 9001 improves your government tender scoring and prequalification success.
Sarah Van Der Merwe
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive step-by-step guide to Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) registration. Learn the requirements, costs, timeline, CPD obligations, and how ECSA registration unlocks access to government infrastructure tenders and public sector engineering contracts.
Andile Dlamini
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive guide to Health Professions Council of South Africa registration. Requirements for doctors, specialists, allied health professionals, and how HPCSA registration unlocks government healthcare tenders and medical contracts.
Dr. Sarah Mokwena
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive guide to Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors registration. Requirements for registered auditors bidding on government audit, financial consulting, and AGSA outsourced audit contracts.
Mandla Dlamini
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive step-by-step guide to Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) registration. Requirements for security companies, officers, grades A-E, and how PSIRA compliance unlocks government security tenders and guarding contracts.
Thabo Mokoena
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive guide to SA Council for Natural Scientific Professions registration. Requirements for environmental scientists, geologists, and scientific professionals bidding on EIA, mining, and environmental tenders.
Naledi van Wyk
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
1 min read
Comprehensive guide to South African Nursing Council registration. Requirements for professional nurses, enrolled nurses, nursing auxiliaries, and midwives targeting healthcare and nursing staffing tenders.
Dr. Pieter Smit
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
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Comprehensive guide to South African Pharmacy Council registration. Requirements for pharmacists, pharmacist assistants, and pharmacy premises bidding on pharmaceutical supply and dispensing tenders.
Dr. Sarah Mokwena
18 Jan 2026
Compliance
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A complete guide to obtaining your Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS. Learn how to register on eFiling, fix non-compliance, and maintain your status for tenders.
Tenders SA Team
28 Jan 2025
Compliance
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Ensure your tender applications meet all BBBEE requirements with our comprehensive checklist, step-by-step verification guide, costs breakdown, and expert tips.
Tenders SA Team
10 Jan 2025
Compliance
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Complete guide to PSIRA registration for security tenders in South Africa. Requirements, application process, compliance, and tender eligibility explained.
Tenders SA Team
15 Jan 2024