Provision of job evaluation, job grading, and remuneration benchmarking services for eerste flambeau huur (pty) ltd

Submit proposals in standard electronic formats (Microsoft suite or PDF) via email to [email protected] by 17:00 on 12 June 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Ensure all pages are numbered and no duplicates are included. All documents must be in English and signed by an authorised representative. Amendments may be submitted to the same email address, marked 'Amendment to bid', before the deadline. File size must not exceed 50MB. Only submissions to the specified email address will be considered. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of the RFP in writing to the provided contact details.

Scope: Conduct job evaluation, job grading, and remuneration benchmarking for identified positions across Eerste Flambeau Huur and its subsidiaries. Key tasks: Project Initiation (inception meetings, review of organisational structures/job profiles/policies, develop project plan); Job Analysis and Evaluation (validate job descriptions, stakeholder consultations, evaluate positions using recognised methodologies like Paterson, Peromnes, Hay, Equate, or other internationally recognised systems); Job Grading (assign grades, ensure consistency/fairness, develop grading framework); Remuneration Benchmarking (market salary surveys, compare with relevant organisations, analyse pay structures, identify gaps/risks); Reporting and Recommendations (comprehensive report covering evaluation outcomes, grading structure, benchmarking results, equity analysis, cost implications, policy recommendations, risk assessment); Knowledge Transfer (workshops with management/HR, training on grading framework). Deliverables: Inception Report/Project Plan, Validated Job Evaluation Report, Job Grading Matrix, Remuneration Benchmarking Report, Recommended Salary Structure, Implementation Plan, Final Project Report, Executive Presentation. Positions to be evaluated include roles across Executive, Production Management, Engineering, Planning & PD, Preparation, Knitting, Weaving, Dyehouse, SHEQ, CMT, Warehouse, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and HR departments.

Bidders must demonstrate a clear methodology for: Job evaluation (using recognised systems like Paterson, Peromnes, Hay, Equate, or other internationally recognised methodologies); Job grading (ensuring consistency, fairness, and defensibility); Remuneration benchmarking (conducting market salary surveys, comparing with relevant organisations, analysing pay structures); Internal pay equity analysis; Development of remuneration frameworks. Methodology must be detailed in the proposal and aligned with industry best practices.

Bidders must have: Proven experience in job evaluation and remuneration benchmarking; Experience in manufacturing, textile, industrial, or FMCG sectors (preferred); Competency in recognised grading methodologies; Access to credible and current salary survey databases; Strong project management and reporting capabilities. Shortlisted bidders will be required to present to the board. Proposal must include: Company profile; Relevant experience and references (minimum 3 contactable references for similar projects in the past 5 years); Methodology and approach; Project team and qualifications (CVs of key personnel, including specialists in job evaluation, remuneration benchmarking, salary survey analysis, organisational design, and project management); Detailed pricing proposal; Project timelines; Evidence of ability to complete the project within 4-6 weeks.

Pricing must be VAT-exclusive and quoted in South African Rand (ZAR). Total bid price must be clearly indicated and include all costs. Cost model: Fixed fees for Project Initiation, Remuneration Benchmarking, Salary Structure Development, Workshops & Training, Final Report & Presentation. Additional costs (e.g., Travel & Disbursements) must be specified. Day rates for additional work must be disclosed. Pricing must cover all activities; no additional costs (beyond VAT) will be accepted. Offer must remain open for 90 days from submission. Payment terms and guarantees are not explicitly detailed in the document.

Mandatory compliance documents: Valid Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN) with written confirmation for ongoing disclosure; Company Registration Certificates; B-BBEE Certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs under R10M turnover, using the DTI template at https://www.thedti.gov.za/gazette/Affidavit_EME.pdf); Registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) with proof of vendor number (register at https://secure.csd.gov.za/); Completed Annexures: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), SBD 8 (Supply Chain Management Practice Questionnaire), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). All prospective tenderers will be screened against the National Treasury’s Defaulters Database. No bids from persons in the service of any state organ will be considered. Failure to comply with any Phase 1 requirement results in disqualification.

For all enquiries and submissions: Email: [email protected]. Phone: 031 736 7687. Contact person: Rosemary Dube, Procurement Officer. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of the RFP using these details.