Tenders in Mpumalanga

Doing Business in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is the energy capital of South Africa with massive mining and power generation infrastructure. The transition to renewable energy creates new opportunities while coal sector contracts remain substantial.

Key Procurement Entities

Districts

• Ehlanzeni (Mbombela/Nelspruit - provincial capital, tourism)
• Nkangala (eMalahleni/Witbank - coal mining)
• Gert Sibande (Secunda - Sasol, petrochemicals)

Hot Sectors in Mpumalanga

1. Coal Mining: Numerous coal mines, rehabilitation projects
2. Power Generation: Eskom power stations, maintenance contracts
3. Forestry: Timber, paper and pulp (Sappi)
4. Tourism: Kruger Park gateway, Panorama Route
5. Agriculture: Sugar cane, citrus, sub-tropical fruits

Major Eskom Facilities in Mpumalanga

• Kusile Power Station: Mega build project
• Kendal Power Station: Maintenance contracts
• Matla Power Station: Ongoing operations
• Arnot Power Station: Decommissioning projects

Energy Transition Opportunities

• Solar farm developments
• Wind energy projects
• Just Energy Transition (JET) programmes
• Mining rehabilitation and repurposing

Winning Tips for Mpumalanga Tenders

• Eskom Supplier Registration: Essential for power sector
• Mining SHEQ: Full compliance required
• IPP Opportunities: Independent Power Producer projects
• JET Fund: Access just transition funding opportunities