Panel appointment: executive headhunting services for postbank soc (3-Year contract)

Closing date: 22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM (SAST). Compulsory briefing: 4 June 2026 at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/382431865524440?p=T5EYY3WelunHYYleEN, Meeting ID: 382 431 865 524 440, Passcode: 3tn6Sb9f). Bid validity period: 180 days from closing date.

Enquiries: Nokulunga Moloi ([email protected]) or Kitsiso Mokgwabone ([email protected]). Submission email: [email protected]. Physical address: NPC Building, Jeff Masemola Street, Pretoria, 0002; PO Box 10 000, Pretoria, 0001.

Submit bids via email to [email protected] by 22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM (SAST). Late submissions will not be accepted. Use official forms provided (do not re-type). Mandatory documents: Pricing Schedule/Costing Model on company letterhead, VAT-inclusive (if applicable), quoted in ZAR. No price changes allowed after PO/Award Letter issuance. Bid validity period: 180 days from closing date. Attend compulsory Microsoft Teams briefing on 4 June 2026 at 13:00 (link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/382431865524440?p=T5EYY3WelunHYYleEN, Meeting ID: 382 431 865 524 440, Passcode: 3tn6Sb9f). Failure to comply may disqualify the bid.

Evaluation occurs in three phases: 1) Mandatory Requirements: Disqualification if any of the following are not met - Membership in a professional body (e.g., APSO, AESC), HPCSA registration for personnel handling psychometric assessments, agreement with a verification agency (e.g., MIE, Lexis Nexis), proof of at least five successful placements in the past 36 months, and experience in executive search for all executive directors and senior employees. 2) Functionality: Minimum 70/100 points required to proceed. Criteria include company experience (10+ years preferred, scored 0-40), track record (4+ signed reference letters, scored 0-40), and team lead experience (5+ years, scored 0-20). 3) Commercial: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points, including HDI 8, Women 7, Disability 5). Supporting documentation is mandatory for all claims.

Scope: Appointment to a 3-year panel for headhunting/executive search services on an 'as-and-when-required' basis. Deliverables: Source high-quality executive candidates (permanent/interim), conduct pre-screening interviews, compile competency-based interview questions, arrange interview logistics, conduct psychometric assessments (e.g., CPP, 15FQ+, CRTB2, emotional intelligence, cognitive ability), provide integrated reports, perform pre-employment checks (ID, qualifications, criminal, credit, references, social media), negotiate remuneration packages, and assist with onboarding. Service standards: Sign confidentiality/indemnity agreements, adhere to SLAs per assignment, declare conflicts of interest, comply with POPIA, and return all Postbank documents post-assignment. Required expertise: Recruitment/headhunting knowledge, labour legislation understanding, stakeholder engagement, networking, facilitation, presentation, report writing, and industry-specific sourcing ability. Professional body membership (e.g., APSO, AESC) is mandatory.

Pricing must be submitted on official company letterhead, VAT-inclusive (if registered), in ZAR. Full cost breakdown required for each item. No price adjustments permitted after PO/Award Letter issuance. Service providers must warrant pricing accuracy and delivery capability. Payment terms: No upfront payments will be made by Postbank. Pricing must cover placement fees and all associated costs for the 3-year panel appointment.

Tax Compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN (via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za) or CSD number if no TCS PIN is available. All consortium/joint venture parties must submit separate TCS/CSD details. B-BBEE: Must demonstrate commitment to B-BBEE (ownership, skills transfer, employment equity, SMME development). Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and 2022 Regulations apply. Disqualification: Bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members will be rejected. Foreign suppliers: Must declare RSA residency, branch presence, permanent establishment, income source, or tax liability. If no RSA ties, SARS TCS PIN not required but CSD registration may apply. Complete SBD forms (e.g., SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1) as part of the bid submission.