Professional south african sign language (sasl) interpreter services for tsitsikamma section, garden route national park

Advertisement date: 10 June 2026. Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Service commencement: immediately after purchase order issuance. Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.

Bidding and 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 address will not be considered. Late bids are disqualified. Required returnable documents: SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), pricing schedule, and SBD4 (Declaration of Interest) — non-submission results in disqualification. SBD6.1 (Preference Claim Certificate) with B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit is required to claim preference points — non-submission forfeits points but does not disqualify. Proof of CSD registration is mandatory for eligibility. Bids must be submitted on official forms without re-typing. Successful bidder must sign SBD7 (Contract Form). No alternative offers or options will be accepted. Bidders may only contact Meagan van Neel or Phuti Namethe (042-281-1607, [email protected]) for enquiries — contact with other SANParks staff is prohibited. Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.

Preference points system applies: 80/20 system for tenders up to R50 million (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals) or 90/10 system above R50 million (90 points for price, 10 for specific goals). The system is determined by the lowest acceptable tender value. Specific goal: Local suppliers within 650km of Tsitsikamma National Park qualify for 20 points (80/20 system) or 10 points (90/10 system). Required proof for local preference: municipal rates bill in company/director name (not older than 3 months), municipality confirmation of business address (not older than 3 months), or signed valid lease agreement with latest rental payment proof (not older than 3 months). Bidders must indicate points claimed for each system. Failure to submit required proof forfeits preference points. Price scoring formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin) for 80/20 or Ps = 90(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin) for 90/10. SANParks reserves the right to verify claims and may disqualify or cancel contracts if fraudulent. Minimum qualification requirements: qualified sign language translator with professional body accreditation (if applicable), minimum 2-3 years professional interpretation experience, fluency in SASL and English, no state employees or state-connected directors/members.

Scope: Appointment of a professional South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreter for the Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route National Park to support accessible communication for deaf or hearing-impaired staff, guests, or stakeholders. Duration: 4 consecutive weeks. Locations: Tsitsikamma Section including Storms River Mouth Camp, Nature's Valley Rest Camp, administrative offices, operational sites, and Plettenberg Bay. Services required: On-site interpretation for one-on-one consultations, group sessions, training, meetings, and operational activities. Minimum qualifications: 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 SASL and English (verbal and written), strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to diverse/remote environments, professional ethics including confidentiality and neutrality. Deliverables: Daily interpretation services, session logs (dates, times, nature of sessions), weekly reports to contract manager, and availability for ad hoc requests. Logistics: Interpreter may be required to stay on-site within the park; transportation provided from accommodation to workstation. Costs for accommodation, meals, and travel must be quoted separately if park-provided accommodation is not used. Service levels: Punctuality, professional conduct, appropriate dress code, accurate unbiased interpretation, adherence to SANParks policies and health/safety regulations.

Minimum qualifications: Qualified sign language translator, accredited/registered with a recognised South African professional body for sign language interpreting (if applicable). Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in professional interpretation; workplace/institutional or public service/tourism environments advantageous. Competencies required: Fluency in South African Sign Language (SASL) and English (verbal and written), strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in diverse and remote environments, professional ethics including confidentiality and neutrality.

Pricing format: Submit daily or hourly rate, total cost for 4-week period, and itemised breakdown including professional fees, travel costs, accommodation (if applicable), and subsistence/allowances. Quotation must cover all services and obligations. Errors in pricing are at the bidder's risk. Payment terms: Within 30 days of invoice receipt (PFMA compliant). No alternative offers accepted.

Pricing format: Submit daily or hourly rate, total cost for 4-week period, and itemised breakdown including professional fees, travel costs, accommodation (if applicable), and subsistence/allowances. Quotation must cover all services and obligations — errors in pricing are at the bidder's risk. No alternative offers accepted. Payment terms: Within 30 days of invoice receipt (PFMA compliant). Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.

Mandatory registration: Central Supplier Database (CSD) — proof of registration required; failure disqualifies bidder. Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate; foreign suppliers without RSA tax liability may be exempt but must complete residency questionnaire. B-BBEE: Submit verification certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. State employees and companies with state-employed directors/members are disqualified. Administrative compliance: SBD1, SBD4, and pricing schedule required — non-submission disqualifies. SBD6.1 with B-BBEE proof optional but required for preference points. POPIA compliance required for personal information handling. Ethical standards: No collusion, fraud, or corrupt practices — suspicious bids may be reported to Competition Commission, NPA, or result in 10-year public sector restriction. Successful bidder must sign SBD7 contract form.

Interpreter must comply with SANParks health and safety regulations. Requirements: Maintain professional conduct and appropriate dress code at all times. Ensure punctuality and reliability. Adhere to operational health and safety procedures at work sites. Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality for all information encountered during assignments; no disclosure without prior authorisation.

SANParks operates under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, managing over 4 million hectares of terrestrial and 369,657 hectares of marine protected areas across 21 national parks and 10 marine protected areas. Mandate: Conserve, protect, control, and manage biodiversity. Role: Contribute to climate resilience through ecosystem-based mitigation and adaptation. Interpreter activities must align with environmental management principles.

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

Preference points system: 80/20 (tenders up to R50 million) or 90/10 (above R50 million). Points allocation: 80/90 for price, 20/10 for specific goals. Specific goal: Local suppliers within 650km of Tsitsikamma National Park — 20 points for 80/20 system, 10 points for 90/10 system. Required proof: municipal rates bill in company/director name, municipality confirmation of business address, or signed lease agreement with latest rental payment — all not older than 3 months. Bidders must indicate points claimed for each system. Failure to submit proof forfeits preference points. Lowest acceptable tender determines applicable system. SANParks may verify claims and take action against fraudulent submissions.