Microsoft sharepoint maintenance and support services for department of tourism (14-Month contract)

Requirements 2.1.1 Provide professional services of support and maintenance for Microsoft SharePoint and related environment to function effectively and efficiently. 2.1.2 The appointed service provider will be obligated to enter into a Service Level Agreement with the Department. 2.2. Resources Required 2.2.1 The awarded service provider should provide the Department with skilled human resources to meet the requirements for a period of fourteen months. 2.2.2 The Service Provider shall ensure that assigned resources work remotely as the standard mode of operation. Notwithstanding this arrangement, the resources must be available to perform duties at the Department’s offices whenever their physical presence is required to fulfil contractual obligations. 2.3 Microsoft SharePoint Administrator and SQL Server 2.3.1 To perform Database Administration Services (DBA) and SharePoint administration services for 24 hours or three days a week for 14 months. The resources might be required to work pre-approved overtime, which will be calculated in accordance with the prescribed Departmental overtime rates. Resources Microsoft SharePoint Farm Administrator and SQL Required Server (in conjunction with DBA) Skills Required • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Microsoft SharePoint Farm Administration

of five (5) years’ experience in Microsoft SQL Server / Microsoft Power Platform Developer, administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions.

Administration certifications (Certified SharePoint Administrator, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate, etc.), or related qualifications

in deploying, managing, administering, and monitoring SharePoint implementations

SharePoint installation, configuration, and troubleshooting experience, both at the farm and user levels

public-facing SharePoint environments following appropriate industry best practices and standards

in SharePoint Server Subscription Edition

with IIS server administration

with MS SQL Server administration

with the installation of relevant third-party software Services to be • Server and software maintenance of t h e Microsoft SharePoint environment and Rendered SQL Server.

and Setup of the solution environment.

Environment Capacity Planning.

Governance and Change Control.

, including health checks

for securing SharePoint environment and applications.

Updates, including patches

of SharePoint environment and application

and recovery of the SharePoint and SQL environment in an event of any incident.

be required to form part of the Disaster Recovery (DR) team

from SharePoint 2019 and subscription edition to any other new environment

and maintain the database.

the database performance and ensure the security of the data.

a backup of the database regularly, and any modifications to the database are tracked. Ensure that the database is running efficiently and that its performance is optimal.

any issues that may arise with the database

the security of the database and take steps to protect against unauthorised access.

monthly reports that are listed on paragraph 2.6 2.4 Microsoft.NET/Microsoft SharePoint Developers 2.4.1 To perform the Microsoft SharePoint Developer Services for 40 hours or five days a week for 14 months. The resources might be required to work pre-approved overtime, which will be calculated in accordance with the prescribed Departmental overtime rates. Resource Microsoft.NET/Microsoft SharePoint Developer Required Skills Required • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Microsoft SharePoint User Interface environment.

Developer certifications (MCSD, MCDBA, Certified SharePoint Developer, Certified SharePoint Administrator, Microsoft Power Platform Developer, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services, etc.), or related qualifications

in delivering SharePoint-based solutions for the business using SharePoint standard functionalities and customization with both SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio;

experience in Microsoft .NET development technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CAML, XML, XSLT, and REST.

with IIS server administration

fundamental and hands-on knowledge of MS SQL Server

Installation and configuration, both at the farm and user levels beneficial Services to be • Architecture and design of SharePoint/.net implementations using best practices. Rendered • Implementation and customisation of SharePoint-based solutions.

2019 Subscription Edition Experience.

of application solution using SharePoint 2019 Subscription Edition

development to extend and augment the SharePoint platform.

and deployment of custom web parts.

of Business Intelligence dashboards solution.

new IT SharePoint solutions

and update SharePoint solutions on new SharePoint releases. 2.5 Deploy, support, and maintain the existing SharePoint application, including any related 3rd party software 2.5.1 To ensure that the existing applications are operating optimally, 3rd party software is sometimes required. Occasionally, enhancements are required, which may also necessitate the installation of third- party software that is not part of the current applications. 2.6 The Monthly Support Hours should cover the following activities: 2.6.1 Preventive Maintenance 2.6.1.1 The successful service provider will perform monthly preventative maintenance health checks. This will include a review of the servers, databases, backups, and logs for the environment. Any identified issues or recommendations will be submitted to the Director: Government Information and Technology Management (GITM). 2.6.2 Monthly Reporting 2.6.2.1 A monthly performance report should be submitted to the Department. This report includes a breakdown of all issues logged, responses, hours utilised, issues, and actions to be taken through the preventative maintenance health check. 2.6.2.2Monthly website analytics and traffic reports (inclusive of but not limited to uploads reports / audience, acquisition and behaviour) 2.6.3 Operating System 2.6.3.1 As part of the service, the service provider will provide administration on the SharePoint servers and their database servers, as well as update patches as and when released. 2.8 Reserved Support Hours 2.8.1 The successful service provider will offer the Department support for 200 hours for the duration of the contract (referred to as "reserved hours"). These reserved hours can only be utilized with prior approval from the Director: GITM at the Department of Tourism. Any approved reserved hours used in a specific month must be included on that month’s invoice. The available hours will be allocated according to the following needs: a. Incident and Problem Support requiring skills not possessed by the assigned resources; b. System upgrades; and c. Migration to the new website with new technology. 2.8.2 The hourly rate for the reserved hours must be provided. 2.8.3 The service provider responding to this opportunity must be accredited according to SITA Transversal RFB 1183 in the province of Gauteng, where the solution is needed. 2.9 Technologies currently available a. Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 Enterprise Edition and SharePoint Subscription edition b. Visual Studio, and c. SQL 2019 Reporting Services 2.10 The Infrastructure currently available 2.10.1 The website and portals are developed in SharePoint and deployed in a virtualized (VMWare) environment in SITA Cloud. Intranet production and development environment are hosted at Tourism House, Sunnyside.

DOCUMENTATION 3.1 To fully support the Department, the following documents will be required from the appointed service provider throughout the contractual engagement: a) System audits and reviews documents (i.e. health check, capacity planning, and performance monitoring). b) Access violation reports. c) Monthly website analytics and traffic reports (inclusive of but not limited to uploads reports / audience, acquisition and behaviour). d) Account review document (user access document). e) Timesheets. f) Minutes of Service Review meetings. g) Change request documents. h) Functional Specification – when developing a new business process. i) Technical Specifications; and j) Any other document/information that may be required to advance the understanding and monitoring of the environment.

REQUIREMENTS / OUTCOMES 4.1 Qualified and experienced human resources to avail themselves on site as and when required for Fourteen months to provide level 1,2,3, and 4 support to the Department. The service provider responding to this bid should be accredited in terms of SITA Transversal RFB 1183 / 2022 in the province (Gauteng) where the solution is required. 4.2 This is a closed where servo will be sourced through an email in line with the above-mentioned engagement model.

OF SECRECY 5.1 The assigned resources will be subjected to a vetting process, including the declaration of secrecy.

CRITERIA 6.1 According to Treasury Regulation 16A.9.2, the department may disregard the bid of any bidder if that bidder, or its directors – 6.1.1 Have abused the institution’s supply chain management system; 6.1.2 Have committed fraud or any other improper conduct in relation to such system; and 6.1.3 Have failed to perform on any previous contract. 6.2 The bidder must submit the technical and financial proposal. 6.3 Only Bidders or any of its Directors/ Shareholders not listed on the register of Tender Defaulters and not prohibited from doing business with the public sector may apply. 6.4 Submit proof of a valid Microsoft Certified Partnership. 6.5 Bidders as well as bidders with home-based office infrastructure must have a business physical office in Gauteng and submit proof thereof (a) municipal bill (invoice or statement) in the name of the bidder, not older than three (3) months of closing date of this bid or (b) a valid lease agreement or (c) Occupational Letter from Tribal Office. 6.6 Only South African-registered companies are allowed to bid for this project. NB: Any bid that fails to meet/ adhere to the pre-qualification criteria conditions stipulated above (paragraph 6) will be disqualified from the bidding process.

BID CONDITIONS 7.2 Site inspection will only be conducted to verify the existence of the business premises in line with the submitted documents, should the site visit/inspection reveal that the bidder does not have an office as per proof submitted (stipulated) in the tender documentation or that the office is not suitable for managing this project, the bidder will be disqualified.

EVALUATION PROCESS 8.1 Bid proposals will first be evaluated for responsiveness and adherence to the pre-qualification criteria as stipulated in paragraph 6 above. Bid proposals that do not comply with pre-qualification criteria as stipulated and/or where required documents have not been submitted will result in the bid proposal being disqualified. 8.2 In the evaluation process, the technical submission will be opened in order to verify compliance with all pre- qualification criteria after which it will be evaluated and assessed on functionality. A minimum score of 80 out of 100 points must be obtained on functionality by the bidder. A bidder will be eliminated if it fails to meet a minimum of 80 out of 100 points as the threshold for functionality requirements of the bid. 8.3 Thereafter, only the financial proposals of the qualifying bids as per paragraph 8 above will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 preferential points system, where the 80 points will be used in terms of the price only and the 20 points for specific goals (Refer to Annexure B, C and D on the returnable schedules), which will be allocated based on information submitted by the bidders.

CRITERIA AND WEIGHTING The following rating scale will be applied: Definition Score Rating Exceeds the requirement. Exceptional demonstration by the supplier of Excellent the relevant ability, understanding, experience, skills, and resource and 5 quality measures required to provide the goods / services. Response identifies factors that will offer potential added value, with supporting evidence. Satisfies the requirement with minor additional benefits. Above average Good demonstration by the supplier of the relevant ability, understanding, 4 experience, skills, resource and quality measures required to provide the goods / services. Response identifies factors that will offer potential added value, with supporting evidence. Acceptable Satisfies the requirement. Demonstration by the supplier of the relevant 3 ability, understanding, experience, skills, resource, and quality measures required to provide the goods / services, with supporting evidence. Satisfies the requirement with minor reservations. Some minor Minor reservations of the supplier’s relevant ability, understanding, experience, 2 Reservations skills, and resource and quality measures required to provide the goods / services, with little or no supporting evidence. Satisfies the requirement with major reservations. Considerable Serious reservations of the supplier’s relevant ability, understanding, experience, 1 Reservations skills, and resource and quality measures required to provide the goods / services, with little or no supporting evidence. No Criteria description Documents to be Weight submitted (100) 9.1 Bidder’s relevant experience and track record Proven track record of rendering SharePoint-related support and maintenance in Public Sector and Submit detailed signed 20 the roles undertaken within those projects/assignments (attach details of contracts entered into – reference letters with a past years) letterhead from past organizations listing all NB: The following scoring will be used to evaluate this criterion: SharePoint related

10 years and above = 5 points previous contracts:

8-9 years = 4 points The following • Experience 6-7 years = 3 points information should be

2 years or less = 1 point a) Previous clients; b) Contract value; c) Duration consisting of start and end dates of the project; d) Type of services rendered to the clients; e) Client or project contact person; f) Client contact number and email address; g) variations and final costs; h) Completion date and extensions of time granted. 9.2 Project team OF 16 INITIALS------------ 9.2.1 Microsoft Developer certifications (Certified SharePoint Developer, Certified SharePoint Submit a 30 Administrator, Microsoft Power Platform Developer, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer comprehensive CV Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core with proof of Services, etc.), or related qualifications. Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft .NET development certification and technologies, including Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, LINQ, WCF, AJAX, detailed, signed CAML, XML, XSLT, REST, and DOM, Microsoft SharePoint User Interface environment, reference letters on an official letterhead from NB: The following scoring will be used to evaluate the experience in SharePoint: previous organisations,

11 years and above = 5 points demonstrating

9-10years = 4 points experience in projects rendered and duties • Experience 6-8 years = 3 points performed.

3 years and below = 1 point 9.2.2 Microsoft Administration certifications (Certified SharePoint Administrator, Microsoft 365 Certified: Submit a 30 Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate, comprehensive CV, Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform skills matrix and proof Functional Consultant Associate, etc.), or related qualifications of certification and reference letters NB: The following scoring will be used to evaluate the experience in SharePoint detailed, signed reference letters on an

11 years and above = 5 points official letterhead from

9-10years = 4 points previous organisations, demonstrating • Experience 6-8 years = 3 points experience in projects

4-5 years = 2 points rendered and duties

3 years and below = 1 point performed 9.3 Microsoft Partnership Partner status with Microsoft on Collaboration and Content to be attached Copy of a valid 20 Microsoft Partnership Support Reseller Implementation / Professional Points Certificate Services Yes Advanced 5 Specialisation Advanced Specialisation OF 16 INITIALS------------ Yes Solution 3 Partner Solution Partner Designation Designation Yes membership 1 Membership NB: Evaluation of proposals can only be done based on information that was requested, and the comprehensiveness of the proposal can therefore be decisive in the outcome of the bid. OF 16 INITIALS------------

DURING THE LIFECYCLE OF THE CONTRACT 10.1 The bidder should note that the terms of its bid will be incorporated in the contract by reference and that the Department of Tourism relies upon the bidder’s bid as a material representation in making an award to a successful bidder and in concluding a contract with the bidder. 10.2 It follows therefore, that misrepresentations in a bid shall give rise to service termination and a claim by the Department of Tourism against the bidder, notwithstanding the conclusion of the contract between the Department of Tourism and the bidder for the provision of the service in question. In the event of a conflict between the bidder’s proposal and the contract concluded between the parties, the contract will prevail.

COST 11.1 The Bidder will bear all costs in preparing, submitting and presenting any response to this bid including other costs incurred throughout the bidding process. Furthermore, no statement in this bid will be construed as placing the Department of Tourism, employees or agents under any obligation whatsoever, including in respect of costs, expenses or losses incurred by the bidder(s) in the preparation of their response to this bid.

OF BIDS 12.1 Original bid/ tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope or sealed suitable cover on which the name and address of the bidder, the bid number and the closing date must be clearly visible and marked “APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE AND MANAGE ICT SERVICES IN LINE WITH SITA CONTRACT 1183 ‘SHAREPOINT SUPPORT SERVISES’ FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN(14) MONTHS”. NDT0002/26 BID CLOSING DATE, TIME & DELIVERY ADDRESS: DATE: 27 February 2026 TIME: 11:00 VENUE: 17 Trevenna Street, Tourism House, SUNNYSIDE, PRETORIA, 0002 Bid Enquires: tel. (012) 444 6744 or email: [email protected] Technical Enquiries: tel. (012) 444 6184 or e-mail: [email protected]

/ TENDER PROPOSAL OPENING 13.1 The Department shall publicly open and read out all bids received by the deadline, at the date, time and place specified for submission of bid/ tender proposals, in the presence of any bidder/s designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend. Only proposals that are opened and read out at bid opening shall be considered further. All envelopes/proposals shall be opened one at a time reading out: the name of the Prospective bidder and any other details as the Department may consider appropriate. 13.2 The Department shall neither discuss the merits of any bid nor reject any bid. The Department shall prepare a record of the bid opening. The prospective bidders’ representatives who are present shall be requested to sign the record. The omission of a prospective bidder’s signature on the record shall not invalidate the contents and effect of the record. A copy of the record shall be uploaded on the Department website and be available to all prospective bidders. OF 16 INITIALS------------ ANNEXURE A (1) AUTHORITY FOR CONSORTIA OR JOINT VENTURES TO SIGN BID RESOLUTION of a meeting of the Board of *Directors / Members / Partners of: (Legally correct full name and registration number, if applicable, of the Enterprise) on held at (town): (date): RESOLVED that: The Enterprise submits a Bid, in consortium/Joint Venture with the following

: (List all the legally correct full names and registration numbers, if applicable, of the Enterprises forming the Consortium/Joint Venture) In respect of the following project: Bid Number:

/her Capacity as: (Position in the Enterprise) and who will sign as follows: be, and is hereby, authorised to sign a consortium/joint venture agreement with the parties listed under item 1 above, and any and all other documents and/or correspondence in connection with and relating to the consortium/joint venture, in respect of the project described under item 1 above.

Enterprise accepts joint and several liability with the parties listed under item 1 above for the due fulfillment of the obligations of the joint venture deriving from, and in any way connected with, the Contract to be entered into with the Department in respect of the project described under item 1 above.

Enterprise chooses as its domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes arising from this joint venture agreement and the Contract with the Department in respect of the project under item 1 above: Physical address: (Postal Code) Postal Address: (Postal Code) Telephone (Dialing Code followed by number: number) (Dialing Code followed by Fax number: number) Email Address:

OF DIRECTORS / MEMBERS / PARTNERS in Consortium of Joint Venture Name Capacity Signature Note: ENTERPRISE STAMP (If Any)

Delete which is not applicable.

This resolution / Power of Attorney must be signed by all the Directors / Members / Partners of the Bidding Enterprise.

the number of Directors / Members/Partners ex- ceed the space available above, additional names and signatures must be supplied on a separate page. ANNEXURE A (2) SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF CONSORTIA OR JOINT VENTURES RESOLUTION of a meeting of the duly authorised representatives of the following legal entities who have entered into a consortium/joint venture to jointly bid for the project mentioned below: (legally correct full names and registration numbers, of the Enterprises forming a Consortium/Joint Venture)

(place) held at: on (date) RESOLVED that: A. The above-mentioned Enterprises submits a Tender in Consortium/Joint Venture to the Department of Tourism in respect of the following project: Tender Number: B. Mr/Mrs/Ms: in _______________________________________________________________________________ (Position in the

/her Capacity as: Enterprise) and who will sign as follows: be, and is hereby, authorised to sign the Tender, and any and all other documents and/or correspondence in connection with and relating to the Tender, as well as to sign any Contract, and any and all documentation, resulting from the award of the Tender to the Enterprises in Consortium/Joint Venture mentioned above. C. The Enterprises constituting the Consortium/Joint Venture, notwithstanding its composition, shall conduct all business under the name and style of: D. The Enterprises to the Consortium/Joint Venture accept joint and several liability for the due fulfillment of the obligations of the Consortium/Joint Venture deriving from, and in any way connected with, the Contract entered into with the Department in respect of the project described under item A above. E. Any of the Enterprises to the Consortium/Joint Venture intending to terminate the consortium/joint venture agreement, for whatever reason, shall give the Department 30 days written notice of such intention. Notwithstanding such decision to terminate, the Enterprises shall remain jointly and severally liable to the Department for the due fulfillment of the obligations of the Consortium/Joint Venture as mentioned under item D above. F. No Enterprise to the Consortium/Joint venture shall, without the prior written consent of the other Enterprises to the Consortium/Joint Venture and of the Department, cede any of its rights or assign any of its obligations under the consortium/joint Venture and of the Department, cede any of its rights or assign any of its obligations under the consortium/joint venture agreement in relation to the Contract with the Department referred to herein. G. The Enterprises choose as the domicilium citandi et executandi of the consortium/joint venture for all purposes arising from the consortium/joint venture agreement and the Contract with the Department in respect of the project under item A above: Physical address: (Postal Code) Postal Address: (Postal Code) (Dialing Code followed by Telephone number: number) (Dialing Code followed by Fax number: number) Email Address :

OF DIRECTORS / MEMBERS / PARTNERS in Consortium of Joint Venture Name Capacity Signature Note:

Delete which is not applicable.

This resolution / Power of Attorney must be signed by all the Duly Authorised Representatives of the Legal Entities to the Consortium/Joint Venture submitting this Bid.

the number of Duly Authorised Representatives of the Legal Entities joining forces in this Bid exceed the space available above, additional names and signatures must be supplied on a separate page.

, duly completed and signed, from the separate Enterprises who participate in this Consortium/Joint Venture must be attached to the Special Resolution. ANNEXURE A (3) JOINT VENTURES INVOLVEMENT DECLARATION Project title: Bid no: DECLARATION RELATING TO A BID SUBMITTED BY A JOINT VENTURE: I/We the undersigned parties do hereby declare that our respective involvement in the project, of which I/we tender by Joint Venture, would be as follows: - Party No. 1 Name Address Percentage involvement % Party No. 2 Name Address Percentage involvement % Party No. 3 Name Address Percentage involvement % Signed - Party No. 1 I/We (Full Name) duly authorised in my capacity as of (Enterprise name): do jointly and severally accept responsibility for the due performance of the Works contained in the above project should such bid submitted by the Joint Venture be accepted. Signed by Authorised Representative Date Signed - Party No. 2 I/We (Full Name) duly authorised in my capacity as of (Enterprise name): do jointly and severally accept responsibility for the due performance of the Works contained in the above project should such tender submitted by the Joint Venture be accepted. Signed by Authorised Representative Date Signed - Party No. 3 I/We (Full Name) duly authorised in my capacity as of (Enterprise name): do jointly and severally accept responsibility for the due performance of the Works contained in the above project should such tender submitted by the Joint Venture be accepted. Signed by Authorised Representative Date ANNEXURE D SWORN AFFIDAVIT – B-BBEE EXEMPTED MICRO ENTERPRISE - GENERAL I, the undersigned, Full name & Surname Identity number Hereby declare under oath as follows:

contents of this statement are to the best of my knowledge a true reflection of the facts.

am a Member / Director / Owner (Select one) of the following enterprise and am duly authorised to act on its behalf: Enterprise Name: Trading Name (If Applicable): Registration Number: Vat Number (If applicable) Enterprise Physical Address: Type of Entity (CC, (Pty) Ltd, Sole Prop etc.): Nature of Business: Definition of “Black As per the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act as People” Amended by Act No “Black People” is a generic term which means Africans, Coloureds and Indians –

are citizens of the Republic of South Africa by birth or descent; or

became citizens of the Republic of South Africa by naturalisation- i. before 27 April 1994; or ii. on or after 27 April 1994 and who would have been entitled to acquire citizenship by naturalization prior to that date;” Definition of “Black “Black Designated Groups means: Designated Groups”

black people not attending and not required by law to attend an educational institution and not awaiting admission to an educational institution;

people who are youth as defined in the National Youth Commission Act of 1996;

people who are persons with disabilities as defined in the Code of Good Practice on employment of people with disabilities issued under the Employment Equity Act;

people living in rural and under developed areas;

military veterans who qualifies to be called a military veteran in terms of the Military Veterans Act ;”

hereby declare under Oath that:

Enterprise is % Black Owned using the flow-through principle as per Amended Code Series 100 of the Amended Codes of Good Practice issued under section 9 (1) of B-BBEE Act No as Amended by Act No ,

Enterprise is % Black Female Owned as per Amended Code Series 100 of the Amended Codes of Good Practice issued under section 9 (1) of B-BBEE Act No as Amended by Act No ,

Enterprise is % Black Designated Group Owned as per Amended Code Series 100 of the Amended Codes of Good Practice issued under section 9 (1) of B-BBEE Act No as Amended by Act No ,

Designated Group Owned % Breakdown as per the definition stated above:

People living in Rural areas % = %

on the Audited Financial Statements/Financial Statements and other information available on the latest financial year-end of (DD/MM/YYYY), the annual Total Revenue was R10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Rands) or less

Confirm on the below table the B-BBEE Level Contributor, by ticking the applicable box. 100% Black Owned Level One (135% B-BBEE procurement recognition level) At least 51% Black Level Two (125% B-BBEE procurement Owned recognition level) Less than 51% Black Level Four (100% B-BBEE procurement recognition Owned level)

know and understand the contents of this affidavit and I have no objection to take the prescribed oath and consider the oath binding on my conscience and on the Owners of the Enterprise which I represent in this matter.

sworn affidavit will be valid for a period of 12 months from the date signed by commissioner. Deponent Signature: Date : Commissioner of Oaths Signature & stamp Date: ANNEXURE D SWORN AFFIDAVIT – B-BBEE EXEMPTED MICRO ENTERPRISE – SPECIALISED ENTITY ONLY – GENERAL - which include (Not Limited to) Non-Profit Organisations, Non-Profit Companies, Public Benefit Organisations etc. I, the undersigned, Full name & Surname Identity number Hereby declare under oath as follows:

contents of this statement are to the best of my knowledge a true reflection of the facts.

am a Director of the following enterprise and am duly authorised to act on its behalf: Enterprise Name: Trading Name (If Applicable): Registration Number: Vat Number (If applicable) Enterprise Physical Address: Type of Entity (NPO, PBO etc.): Nature of Business: Definition of “Black As per the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act as People” Amended by Act No “Black People” is a generic term which means Africans, Coloureds and Indians –

are citizens of the Republic of South Africa by birth or descent; or

became citizens of the Republic of South Africa by naturalisation- i. before 27 April 1994; or ii. on or after 27 April 1994 and who would have been entitled to acquire citizenship by naturalization prior to that date;” Definition of “Black “Black Designated Groups means: Designated Groups”

black people not attending and not required by law to attend an educational institution and not awaiting admission to an educational institution;

people who are youth as defined in the National Youth Commission Act of 1996;

people who are persons with disabilities as defined in the Code of Good Practice on employment of people with disabilities issued under the Employment Equity Act;

people living in rural and under developed areas;

military veterans who qualifies to be called a military veteran in terms of the Military Veterans Act ;”

specific requirements found B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1 Points Allocation: 135% B-BBEE