Johannesburg water seeks a reputable service provider to deliver executive leadership coaching services to its executive management, including the managing director, for a minimum of 12 months. The tender targets providers with a proven track record in corporate executive coaching, a diverse panel of icf-accredited coaches, and the ability to deliver sessions in-person or virtually.
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience providing Executive Leadership Coaching in a corporate environment.
Panel of at least 5 ICF-accredited coaches with 3+ years’ executive coaching and management experience each, diverse in race, gender, and professional expertise (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR).
Submit valid Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE certificate (or compliant sworn affidavit), CSD registration, and municipal compliance proof.
Quotations must be PDFs on company letterhead, include all applicable taxes, and be submitted via the e-Tender Portal by 04 June 2026 at 16:00.
Provide reference letters, coach CVs, ICF accreditation proof, and a clearly articulated coaching framework aligned with Johannesburg Water’s needs.
Evaluation is based on the 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for Specific Goals like B-BBEE).
Mandatory submission of MBD forms (3.1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9) and company registration documents with director ID copies.
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Important Dates
28 May
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Jun
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd seeks a qualified service provider to supply Executive Leadership Coaching Services for all executives including the Managing Director for a minimum period of 12 months (1 session per month). The service provider must have a panel of at least 5 International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coaches with diverse backgrounds and at least 3 years of Executive Leadership Coaching experience. Coaching must be available in-person at Johannesburg Water, in-person at service provider's venue, and virtually.
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Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf
Scope: Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to all Johannesburg Water executives, including the Managing Director.
Duration: Minimum contract period of 12 months.
Service: One coaching session per executive per month.
Objectives:
Empower leaders to close leadership gaps.
Enhance people management and leadership skills to maximize team performance and engagement.
Enable leaders to contribute effectively to the company’s strategic goals.
Improve individual effectiveness and performance.
Enhance emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Provider Requirements: Must meet minimum experience, accreditation, and diversity criteria for the company and its coaching panel.
Important Dates
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 04 June 2026.
Closing time: 16:00.
Quotation validity period: 60 days from the closing date.
No briefing session, site visit, or clarification deadline dates are specified.
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf (RFQ)
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf (RFQ)
Submit quotations exclusively via the e-Tender Portal: https://www.etenders.gov.za/. No other submission methods are accepted.
Closing date and time: 04 June 2026 at 16:00. Late submissions will be rejected.
Quotation format: Must be a PDF file on company letterhead. MS Word, Excel, or image files are not permitted.
Pricing: Submit a fully completed and signed Pricing Schedule (MBD 3.1) with firm prices only. Non-firm prices (e.g., subject to exchange rate fluctuations) will be disqualified.
Taxes: Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL). Omission of taxes will result in disqualification.
Compulsory returnable documents:
Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or valid SARS PIN.
Valid B-BBEE certificate or a sworn affidavit compliant with B-BBEE practice guidelines. Non-compliant affidavits will score zero.
Municipal account statement (not older than 3 months) proving rates and taxes are not in arrears for more than 90 days.
Signed Declaration of Interest form (MBD 4).
Declaration of Bidder’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8).
Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration or MAAA supplier number.
Preference points claim form (MBD 6.1).
Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
Joint Ventures: If applicable, submit a properly signed Joint Venture Agreement by all parties.
Acceptance of any quotation is subject to Johannesburg Water’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation system: 80/20 preference point system.
80 points allocated to price (lowest acceptable tender scores highest).
20 points allocated to Specific Goals (e.g., B-BBEE status).
Specific Goals: Points claimed via MBD 6.1 form. Failure to submit proof for Specific Goals results in zero points for that category.
Verification: Johannesburg Water reserves the right to request substantiation of any preference claims at any time.
Disqualification risks:
Bidders in the service of the state.
Bidders blacklisted by National Treasury or any National Authority for non-performance.
Submission in incorrect format (e.g., non-PDF, not on letterhead).
Omission of applicable taxes in quotation.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to all Johannesburg Water executives, including the Managing Director, for a minimum of 12 months.
Service Delivery: One coaching session per executive per month.
Service Provider Requirements:
Minimum 3 years’ experience providing Executive Leadership Coaching in a corporate environment.
Panel of at least 5 International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coaches assigned to the project.
Each coach must have:
ICF accreditation.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Executive Leadership Coaching.
Minimum 3 years’ Executive Management experience in any executive portfolio.
Panel diversity: Must include race, gender, and primary professional expertise (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR).
Methodology Requirements:
Clearly articulate the coaching framework/approach and its alignment with Johannesburg Water’s needs.
Offer multiple delivery platforms:
In-person at Johannesburg Water premises.
In-person at a venue provided by the service provider.
Virtual sessions.
Supporting Documentation:
Reference letters (on client letterhead, signed, and dated) to verify the service provider’s 3 years’ experience.
CVs and proof of ICF accreditation for all 5 coaches.
Reference letters for each panel member to verify their experience.
Coaches’ CVs must explicitly separate Executive Management experience from coaching experience.
Objectives of Coaching Intervention:
Empower leaders to close leadership gaps.
Enhance people management and leadership skills to maximize team performance and engagement.
Enable leaders to contribute effectively to the company’s strategic imperatives.
Improve individual effectiveness and performance.
Enhance emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Methodology
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf
Coaching Panel: Must be diverse in race, gender, and primary professional expertise (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR).
Coach Requirements: Each coach must have at least 3 years of Executive Management experience.
Framework: Service provider must clearly articulate their coaching framework/approach and demonstrate its alignment with Johannesburg Water’s requirements.
Delivery Platforms: Must offer multiple options:
In-person at Johannesburg Water premises.
In-person at a venue provided by the service provider.
Virtual sessions.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf
Service Provider Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience providing Executive Leadership Coaching in a corporate environment.
Coaching Panel:
Must include at least 5 International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coaches.
Each coach must have:
ICF accreditation.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Executive Leadership Coaching.
Supporting Evidence:
Reference letters (on client letterhead, signed, and dated) to verify the service provider’s 3 years’ experience.
CVs and proof of ICF accreditation for all 5 coaches.
Reference letters for each panel member to verify their experience.
Coaches’ CVs must explicitly separate Executive Management experience from coaching experience.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf
Form: Complete the Pricing Schedule (MBD 3.1) with firm prices only. Non-firm prices are not acceptable.
Details: Must include itemised quantities, unit prices, subtotal, VAT at 15%, and a grand total inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Compliance Declarations:
Bidder must declare no municipal rates/taxes are in arrears for more than 3 months.
Bidder must declare if any previous contract with an organ of state was terminated due to non-performance in the past 5 years.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf (RFQ)
Pricing Schedule: Submit a fully completed and signed MBD 3.1 form with firm prices only. Non-firm prices (e.g., subject to exchange rate variations) will be rejected.
Currency and Taxes: Total bid price must be in South African Rand (ZAR) and include all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL).
Delivery Costs: All delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination.
Validity Period: Bid must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Municipal Compliance: Bidder must confirm no municipal rates, taxes, or charges are in arrears for more than 90 days.
Past Performance: Bidder must declare if any contract with an organ of state was terminated due to non-performance in the past 5 years.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory Registrations and Eligibility:
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Persons in the service of the state are ineligible to bid.
Bidders blacklisted by National Treasury or any National Authority for non-performance will be disqualified.
Tax Compliance:
Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or valid SARS PIN is compulsory.
B-BBEE Compliance:
Valid B-BBEE certificate or a sworn affidavit compliant with B-BBEE practice guidelines is compulsory. Non-compliant affidavits will score zero.
Document Compliance:
All MBD forms (4, 6.1, 8, 9) must be duly completed and signed.
Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders are required.
Proof of municipal rates and taxes compliance (not in arrears for >90 days).
Submission Format:
Quotations must be in PDF format on company letterhead. MS Word, Excel, or image files are not accepted.
Joint Ventures:
If applicable, a properly signed Joint Venture Agreement must be submitted.
Fraud and Misrepresentation:
Fraudulent claims or failure to meet contract conditions may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, cost recovery, and potential restriction from future government business for up to 10 years.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf
Compliance: Bidder must confirm the offer complies with specifications and accepts all conditions/clauses.
Deviations: Must declare any deviations from the specification.
Delivery: Period for delivery must be stated, and delivery must be firm.
Costs: All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Certification: Bidder must certify that submitted information is true and preference points claimed are correct.
Penalties for Non-Compliance:
Fraudulent claims or failure to meet conditions may lead to disqualification.
Contract cancellation and cost recovery.
Potential restriction from future business with organs of state for up to 10 years.
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Source: RFQJW0059SM2026 - Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management1.pdf
System: 80/20 preference point system.
80 points for price (lowest acceptable tender scores highest).
20 points for Specific Goals (e.g., B-BBEE status).
Specific Goals: Points claimed via MBD 6.1 form. Proof of compliance is mandatory; failure to submit results in zero points.
Verification: Johannesburg Water may request substantiation of preference claims at any time.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)
Act 12 of 2004
high
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)
Act 28 of 2024
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Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
Act 2 of 2000
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Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)
Act 3 of 2000
medium
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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