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Professional Services
Legal, accounting, auditing, consulting, and other professional service tender compliance.
Compliance Roadmap
Mandatory laws and accreditations for professional services tenders.
1
PFMA
Governs financial management and procurement for national and provincial government departments and public entities.
- Verify SCM policy complies with PFMA requirements and Treasury Regulations
- Ensure competitive bidding processes are followed for all procurements above threshold
- Maintain proper records of all procurement decisions and deviations
2
MFMA
Regulates financial management and supply chain management within municipalities and municipal entities.
- Confirm municipal SCM policy is adopted and compliant with MFMA regulations
- Ensure all procurement above threshold follows competitive bidding process
- Maintain segregation of duties within the SCM unit
3
PPPFA
Establishes the preferential procurement points system (80/20 and 90/10) to promote socio-economic transformation.
- Confirm correct preference points system (80/20 or 90/10) for the tender value
- Prepare valid B-BBEE affidavit or certificate from accredited verification agency
- Complete declaration of specific goals as required in bid documents
4
B-BBEE Act
Promotes economic transformation by requiring B-BBEE compliance and status verification in procurement.
- Determine your B-BBEE status level through SANAS-accredited verification or sworn affidavit
- Register with the B-BBEE Commission if required
- Prepare valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit for each tender submission
Key Accreditations & Registrations
Essential certifications and registrations required for professional services tenders.
IRBA Registration (Auditors)
SAICA Membership (Accountants)
Legal Practice Council (Lawyers)
ECSA Registration (Engineers)
Common Compliance Pitfalls
Why bids in this sector usually fail and how to avoid these mistakes.
- Professional indemnity insurance not maintained or insufficient
- Missing or expired professional body registration
- Conflict of interest not declared in bid documents
- Failure to disclose prior government contracts or panel memberships
Practical Guides & Articles
Expert-written guides for professional services compliance.