Professional south african sign language interpreter services – tsitsikamma section, garden route national park

Purpose: Appoint a professional South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreter to support accessible communication for deaf or hearing-impaired staff, guests, or stakeholders at the Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route National Park. Aligns with SANParks’ commitment to equitable access and multilingual communication. Context: SANParks manages 21 national parks and 10 marine protected areas under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act and PFMA.

Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Advertisement date: 10 June 2026. Service start: immediately after purchase order issuance.

Bidding/technical enquiries: Meagan van Neel or Phuti Namethe. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 042-281-1607. Submission address: [email protected]. Contract manager: Manager: Hospitality Services (Tsitsikamma Section).

Submit bids electronically to: [email protected]. Submissions to any other email will not be accepted. Late bids are disqualified. Required returnable documents: completed SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), pricing schedule, and SBD4 (Declaration of Interest). SBD6.1 (Preference Claim Certificate) with B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit is required for preference points. Proof of CSD registration is mandatory. Bids must use official forms without re-typing. Successful bidders must sign SBD7 (Contract Form). No alternative offers are accepted. Bidders may only contact Meagan van Neel or Phuti Namethe (042-281-1607, [email protected]) for queries. Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.

Qualified sign language translator with accreditation/registration from a recognized professional body; minimum 2-3 years professional interpretation experience; fluency in SASL and English; experience in workplace/institutional or tourism/public service environments advantageous; must not be in service of the state or have directors/members in state service; must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD); foreign suppliers must answer tax residency questionnaire.

Scope: Appoint a professional South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreter for the Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route National Park. Duration: 4 consecutive weeks. Locations: Tsitsikamma Section (Storms River Mouth Camp, Nature’s Valley Rest Camp, administrative offices, Plettenberg Bay). Services: On-site interpretation for deaf/hearing-impaired staff, guests, or stakeholders in one-on-one, group, or operational settings. Requirements: Qualified SASL translator, accredited/registered with a recognised South African body (if applicable). Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in professional interpretation, preferably in workplace/institutional or public service/tourism environments. Competencies: Fluency in SASL and English (verbal/written), strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to remote environments, confidentiality, and neutrality. Deliverables: Daily interpretation, session logs (dates/times/nature), weekly reports, ad hoc availability. Logistics: May require on-site accommodation (park-provided transport to workstation). Costs for accommodation, meals, or travel (if not park-provided) must be quoted separately. Service levels: Punctuality, professional conduct, accurate interpretation, adherence to SANParks policies, and health/safety compliance.

Qualifications: Must be a qualified sign language translator, accredited/registered with a recognised South African professional body (if applicable). Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in professional interpretation; workplace/institutional or public service/tourism environments advantageous. Competencies: Fluency in South African Sign Language (SASL) and English (verbal/written), strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to diverse/remote environments, professional ethics (confidentiality, neutrality).

Format: Submit daily or hourly rate, total cost for 4 weeks, and breakdown of: professional fees, travel costs, accommodation (if applicable), subsistence/allowances. Quotation must cover all services and obligations. Errors in pricing are the bidder’s risk. Payment terms: Within 30 days of invoice receipt (PFMA compliant).

Pricing: Submit daily or hourly rate, total cost for 4 weeks, and breakdown of professional fees, travel, accommodation (if applicable), and subsistence. Payment terms: Within 30 days of invoice receipt (PFMA compliant). Quotation must cover all obligations; errors are the bidder’s risk. No alternative offers accepted. Bid validity: 90 days from closing date. Contractual financial responsibility: Bidders confirm prices cover all services and obligations.

Mandatory: CSD registration (proof required). Tax compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN or certificate. For consortia/joint ventures, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD proof. B-BBEE: Submit verification certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. Disqualification: Bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members are invalid. Administrative documents: SBD1, SBD4, pricing schedule (disqualification if missing). SBD6.1 + B-BBEE proof (no disqualification but no preference points if missing). Foreign suppliers: Must confirm RSA residency, branch, permanent establishment, income source, or tax liability. If none apply, no SARS TCS PIN required. Ethical standards: No collusion, fraud, or corrupt practices; bids may be reported to Competition Commission or NPA if suspicious.

Compliance: Must adhere to SANParks health and safety regulations. Interpreter requirements: Maintain professional conduct, appropriate dress code, and punctuality. Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality for all information encountered during assignments; no disclosure without prior authorisation.

Context: SANParks operates under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, managing over 4 million hectares of terrestrial and marine protected areas. Mandate: Conserve, protect, control, and manage biodiversity. Role: Contributes to climate resilience through ecosystem-based mitigation and adaptation.

Contract form: SBD7 must be signed by successful bidder. Bid validity: 90 days from closing date. Performance monitoring: Weekly reports and stakeholder feedback. Payment: Within 30 days of invoice receipt (PFMA compliant). Contractor obligations: Punctuality, professional conduct, accurate interpretation, adherence to SANParks policies, and health/safety compliance. Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality required; no disclosure without prior authorisation. Penalties for non-compliance: Disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, or 10-year public sector restriction for fraudulent claims.

Preference points system: 80/20 or 90/10 (determined by tender value). Points allocation: 80 or 90 for price, 20 or 10 for specific goals. Specific goal: Local suppliers within 650km of Tsitsikamma National Park (20 points for 80/20, 10 for 90/10). Proof required: municipal rates bill, municipality confirmation, or signed lease agreement with latest payment proof (not older than 3 months). Bidders must indicate points claimed for each system. Failure to submit proof forfeits preference points. Lowest acceptable tender determines the system if unclear.