3-Year panel appointment: scarce & critical skills recruitment and placement services for postbank soc

Submit bids electronically to [email protected] by 30 June 2026 at 16h30. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use official forms provided (do not retype). Bids must include: signed confirmation letter on company letterhead (compliance with specs and capacity to deliver), active professional association certification, and 3 signed reference letters (≤5 years old) for recruitment/placement of scarce/critical skills. Failure to comply with any mandatory requirement will disqualify the bid. Bids are subject to PPPFA, GCC, and any special conditions. Successful bidders must sign SBD7 contract form.

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"mandatory": [

"Compliance with all gatekeeping criteria (e.g., documentation, tax status).",

"No directors/members employed by the state (or immediate disqualification).",

"Bidders must be independent (no collusion with competitors or Postbank officials).",

"Foreign bidders must disclose RSA ties (residency, branches, income, or taxation liability)."

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"functionality": [

"Minimum 70/100 points in Phase 2 (Functionality) to advance to commercial evaluation.",

"Points awarded for: Company experience (40 points max) and profile/years in scarce skills (60 points max)."

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"preference": [

"80/20 PPPFA system applies (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals).",

"Specific goals include: HDI ownership (51%+ = 8 points), Women ownership (51%+ = 7 points), Disability ownership (51%+ = 5 points)."

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"exclusions": [

"Bids from state employees, their companies, or entities with state-employed directors/members.",

"Late submissions or non-compliance with formatting (e.g., re-typed forms).",

"Failure to provide TCS PIN/CSD number (unless exempt as a foreign non-resident)."

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Scope: Appointment to a 3-year panel for scarce and critical skills search & placement. Deliverables: Conduct market research to identify scarce/critical skills; develop targeted recruitment strategies; source, screen, and shortlist candidates; manage interview logistics and candidate assessments; provide advisory on talent retention/workforce planning; ensure compliance with labour laws; verify candidate credentials (vetting); conduct reference checks; prepare end-to-end recruitment reports with verified documentation; proactively market Postbank to talent. Postbank reserves the right to define scarce/critical skills and allocate assignments based on executive decisions and budget. Panel members must meet Postbank’s talent acquisition requirements, timelines, and capacity on a rotational basis.

Pricing must be submitted via the provided schedule with a full cost breakdown per line item on official company letterhead. Include sliding scales for bulk placements (1 role, 5–10 roles, 11+ roles). All prices must be VAT-inclusive (if VAT-registered) and quoted in ZAR. No price changes allowed after PO/award letter issuance. Service provider warrants pricing accuracy and ability to deliver at quoted rates. Payment terms: No upfront payment from Postbank.

Tax Compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN (apply via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za) or CSD number if no TCS PIN is available. Consortia/joint ventures/subcontractors must each submit separate TCS/CSD documentation. B-BBEE: Must demonstrate commitment to B-BBEE in ownership, skills transfer, employment equity, and procurement (SMME development). Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and 2022 Regulations apply. Additional: Bidders must not be in the service of the state or have directors/members in state service. Foreign suppliers must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire if applicable. SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be submitted.

Closing date: 30 June 2026 at 16h30. Non-compulsory briefing session: 05 June 2026, 09h00–10h00 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 338 741 582 398 947, Passcode: oC6Es9cP). Bid validity period: 180 days from closing date.

Enquiries: Lihle Cindi ([email protected]) or Kitsiso Mokgwabone ([email protected]). Submission email: [email protected]. Physical address: NPC Building, Jeff Masemola Street, Pretoria, 0002; PO Box 10000, Pretoria, 0001.