Supply of executive leadership coaching services – RFQ in gauteng

Closing date: 16 September 2026, closing time: 16:00. Advert date: 09 September 2026. RFQ validity period: 60 days from closing date. No briefing session details provided.

SCM Contact: Simphiwe Mdlalose, Tel: 011 688 1825, Email: [email protected]. End User Contact: Raisebe Gaveni, Tel: 011 688 6652, Email: [email protected].

Submissions must be made on the e-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). Quotations must be on company letterhead and in PDF format (MS Word, MS Excel, pictures not allowed). Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted. Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes; failure to include all applicable taxes leads to disqualification. All attached MBD forms must be duly completed and signed. Returnable documents (all compulsory unless noted):

• Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or valid SARS PIN.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavit scored zero).
• Municipal rates and taxes statement not older than 90 days in arrears.
• Signed Declaration of Interest (MBD 4).
• Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8).
• Certificate of Independent Proposal Determination (MBD 9).
• Proof of CSD registration / MAAA Supplier Number.
• Preference points claim form (MBD 6.1).
• Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
• Joint Venture Agreement, where applicable, properly signed by all parties.

Returnable documents: 1. Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate / valid SARS PIN (compulsory). 2. Certified/original/valid BBBEE certificate/affidavit (compulsory, non-compliant affidavit scored zero). 3. Municipal rates and taxes (must not be older than 90 days in arrears). 4. Signed Declaration of Interest form (MBD 4). 5. Declaration of Bidder's past supply chain management practices (MBD 8). 6. Certificate of Independent Proposal Determination (MBD 9). 7. Proof of CSD registration / MAAA Supplier Number. 8. Preference points claim form (MBD 6.1). 9. Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.

Quotations will be evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring system: 80 points allocated to price and 20 points for specific goals as per PPPFA 2022. Specific goal: Business owned by 51% or more Black People with Disabilities – 80 points claimed. Proof required: valid B-BBEE certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency, or DTI/CIPC B-BBEE certificate for Exempted Micro Enterprises or Qualifying Small Enterprise, or sworn affidavit. Failure to submit proof for specific goals means preference points are not claimed.

Scope: Supply of Executive Leadership Coaching Services to Executive Management, including the Managing Director. Quantity: 1 session per month. Duration: minimum period of 12 months. Number of executives: 8 individual executives. Minimum requirements for service provider:

• Minimum three years' experience in providing Executive Leadership Coaching in a corporate environment.
• Must have a panel of at least five accredited coaches by International Coaching Federation (ICF) or Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA).
• Coaches must have at least three years' experience in Executive Leadership Coaching.
• Panel must be diverse in race, gender, and primary professional expertise (e.g., Finance, Legal, HR).
• Individual coaches must have at least three years' Executive Management experience in any executive portfolio.
• Must articulate the coaching framework or approach and how it fits Johannesburg Water's requirements.
• Must facilitate assessments to enhance coaching effectiveness.
• Must have multiple coaching platforms: in person at Johannesburg Water, in person at provider's venue, and virtually.

Objectives of the coaching intervention:

• Assessment of leaders to identify development areas.
• Empower leaders to close leadership gaps.
• Enhance people management and leadership skills for maximum performance and engagement.
• Grow leaders and enable effective contribution towards strategic imperatives.
• Improve individual effectiveness and performance.
• Enhance emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

The service provider must clearly articulate the coaching framework or approach they follow and how it will fit Johannesburg Water's requirements. The provider must facilitate assessments to enhance the effectiveness of the coaching development. Coaching sessions must be delivered through multiple platforms: in person at Johannesburg Water, in person at the provider's venue, and virtually.

Service provider must have a minimum of three years' experience in providing Executive Leadership Coaching in a corporate environment. Must have a panel of at least five accredited coaches by ICF or COMENSA. Coaches must have at least three years' experience in Executive Leadership Coaching. Panel must be diverse in race, gender, and professional expertise. Individual coaches must have at least three years' Executive Management experience. Reference letters to support the three years' experience must be on client letterhead, signed and dated. CVs and proof of COMENSA or ICF accreditation for the five coaches must be submitted. Reference letters for each coach to support required years of experience. CVs must clearly show Executive Management experience over and above coaching experience.

Pricing must be submitted on the Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices (Purchases) (MBD 3.1). Only firm prices accepted. Offer valid for 60 days from closing date. Pricing schedule includes item number, quantity, description, unit price, total price, sub-total, VAT at 15%, and grand total (bid price in RSA currency with all applicable taxes included).

Pricing must be on the Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices (Purchases) (MBD 3.1). Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices (including prices subject to rate of exchange variations) will not be considered. Offer must be valid for 60 days from closing date. Pricing schedule includes item number, quantity, description, unit price, total price, sub-total, VAT at 15%, and grand total (bid price in RSA currency with all applicable taxes included). Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes.

All suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must have a valid tax clearance certificate or SARS PIN. Must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (compliant with B-BBEE Practice Guide). Must submit municipal rates and taxes statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days. Must complete and sign MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination), and MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Must provide company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders. No RFQ will be considered from persons in the service of the state. No bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any National Authority due to non-performance will be considered. Acceptance of quotation subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy.

Specific goal: Business owned by 51% or more Black People with Disabilities – 80 points claimed. Proof: Valid BBBEE Certificate issued by SANAS accredited verification agency or DTI/CIPC BBBEE Certificate for Exempted Micro Enterprises or Qualifying Small Enterprise or Affidavit sworn under oath.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the tender document.

The bid is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any applicable Special Conditions of Contract. The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Acceptance of a quotation is subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy. The offer must be valid for 60 days from the closing date.

All suppliers must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD). Quotations must be on company letterhead. Quotations received after closing date/time will not be accepted. Quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted. Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes. Submit a copy of a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Ensure all attached MBDs are duly completed and signed. Submit a copy of valid lease agreement or municipal account statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days. Acceptance of quotation subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy. Mandatory requirements: 1.1 Full completion of Bill of Quantities (BOQ)/Specification where applicable. 1.2 Attendance of compulsory site briefing where applicable. 1.3 Attachment of datasheet, reference letter, proof of certification, proof of accreditation, functionality requirements where applicable. 1.4 No RFQ will be considered from persons in the service of the state. 1.5 No bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any National Authority due to non-performance will be considered. 1.6 All quotes should be on PDF (MS Word, MS Excel, pictures not allowed) and on company letterhead. 1.7 Submission of a Joint Venture Agreement, where applicable, properly signed by all parties.