Outsourced internal audit services – 3-Year contract (gep RFP-02-2026)

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Bids must be submitted via the National Treasury eTender publication portal before the closing date and time. Complete the SBD forms and annexures, including the Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, and the Local Production and Content declaration form if applicable. The following returnable forms must be submitted: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Bidders Declaration), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), SBD 8 (Bidder's Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and the Authority to Sign/Board Resolution. Acceptance of the General Conditions of Contract. The bid document includes sections on tax clearance, company registration (CIPC), B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of CIDB registration (if applicable), and the required qualifications and experience for key personnel. Bidders must sign each page of the bid document. The bid must be submitted via the eTender Publication Portal before the closing time on the closing date. Specific returnables include completed Annexures A and B, the SBD forms embedded in the bid pack, B-BBEE certificate, and proof of SARS tax clearance. All submitted documentation must be certified or clearly marked as required.

Bidders are expected to demonstrate through their proposal. Evaluation of responsive bids on the 80/20 preference point system: Maximum 80 points for price. Maximum 20 points for specific goals. B-BBEE as specific goal is not applicable in this bid. Specific goal: Youth owned (51%+ ownership), 20 points. Specific goal: People with disabilities. The specific goals are indicated in the table on the last page of the bid document (Evaluation Criteria, specific goals).

The services required are internal audit services for a period of three years. The successful bidder will provide a co-sourced model of internal audit services to the GPP. The bidder must show capacity and demonstrate how they intend to provide the required services. The contract is for three (3) years from the date of appointment. The successful bidder will be expected to be available to commence on 1 April 2025. Expected deliverables include an annual audit plan, risk-based audit coverage, and reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee. Additional requirements include planning and risk assessment, evaluating of governance, risk management and control processes, an annual written assessment to the Accounting Officer/Audit and Risk Committee, conducting audits in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics, preparing progress reports, and performing other tasks as directed by the Head of Internal Audit. The service provider must ensure that audit reports, review reports, and audit committees are given the relevant ratings and opinions. The service provider must ensure alignment with the current version of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards (i.e., the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)).

4.1 Review and update the Internal Audit and Audit and Risk Governance Charters;

4.2 Develop a rolling three-year strategic Internal Audit Plan based on its assessment of key risk areas

for the GEP, having taken into consideration the organisation’s current operations, the operations

proposed in the strategic plan as well as the risk management strategy;

4.3 Prepare an annual Internal Audit Plan for the first year of the rolling three-year strategic IA Plan;

4.4 Develop and update the Audit Universe for GEP Internal Audit

4.5 Prepare, Plan, Execution and Reporting of Internal Audits as per plan - conducting the audits as

per approved Internal Audit Methodology, IIA Standards and Internal Audit Charter;

4.6 Prepare monthly and quarterly governance reports, detailing performance against the annual IA

Plan to EXCO, ARGC, Board and other structures that may be deemed relevant;

4.7 Perform risk-based audit assignments as per the standards and guidelines set out by the Standards

for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

4.8 Co-ordinate with internal and external assurance providers to ensure proper coverage and minimal

duplication of effort;

4.9 Assist GEP in updating its current internal audit methodology to ensure uniformity in the operations

of all internal audit assignments.

4.10 Perform any ad hoc investigations and audits as requested by Management and the Audit and Risk

taking into account the risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. In their

submissions, the following should be indicated:

• Skills and expertise of the project leader and the team
• Bidder’s Capacity
• Technical Approach (internal audit methodology covering the different types of audits)
• Experience of the company in the internal auditing industry and developmental finance institution

environment

• External Quality Review
• Any other value-added services (sharing of best practices).

7. Evaluation criteria

In line with Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022 (PPR, 2022). The evaluation of responsive Tender

offers shall be on the 80/20-point preference system, being a maximum of 80 points for price and a

maximum of 20 points for Preferential Procurement Special Goals in line with the Preferential

Procurement Regulations, 2022.

The procedure for the evaluation of responsive tenders will be as follows: -

• 1st Stage – Administrative compliance
• 2nd Mandatory Requirement (pre-qualification criteria)
• 3rd Stage – Functionality (minimum of 70 points required to move to next stage)
• 4th Stage - Price & Preferential Procurement Goals (80/20 calculation)

• Certified copies of the ID of the company directors not older than six (6) months;

• Company profile;

• Proof that tax matters with SARS are in order (e.g., SARS PIN number/ Tax clearance certificate).

• The service provider must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the public sector audit

environment; and

• Proof of Registration with the relevant professional body e.g., SAICA/IRBA/IIASA/ISACA.
• Proven track record of having audited the Developmental Finance Institutions(DFIs) with contactable

references.

• External Quality Assurance certificate conducted within the past five years.

Bidder must provide: Internal Audit Manager.

Qualifications Must be qualified as CA(SA) and membership of

SAICA/IRBA. (Attach certificates).

Must have more than 5 years internal /external audit

financial, audit of pre- determined objectives and

other operational audits. (Attach CV).

Bidder must provide: Assistant Manager. Must have relevant CA(SA)/ CIA and membership of

Qualification SAICA/IRBA or IIASA. (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 3 years internal/ external audit

Experience experience in the public sector environment. (Attach

Cv).

Qualification NQF7 qualification in Internal Audit and membership

IIASA. (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 3 years interna/ external audit

experience in the public sector environment andExperience

experience in the audit of pre-determined objectives.

(Attach CV).

Bidder must provide 2X Internal Auditors

NQF7 qualification in Internal Audit, with membershipQualification

IIASA. (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 2 years internal/ external auditExperience

experience in the public sector environment and

experience in the audit of pre-determined objectives.

(Attach CV).

Bidder must provide 2X Internal Auditors Must have relevant BCom Information

Qualification Systems/Equivalent NQF7 qualification in Internal

Audit and membership CISA (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 2 years internal/ external audit

Experience experience in the public sector environment (Attach

Cv).

Relevant company experience in auditing Minimum of three (3) or more contactable

Developmental Finance Institutions(DFIs) references in audit of the DFIs (Attach reference

letters)

Reference letters - Internal Audit 5 or more references of similar completed 10 points

Services: 10 points project = 10 points

Reference letters issued by the Bidders’ 4 references of similar completed project

previous client for similar service = 8 points

rendered on the company’s letterhead,

dated and signed. 3 reference of similar completed project =

6 points The letters should have contactable

references. The Bidders must have

2 references of similar completed project rendered similar service in providing

= 4 points risk based internal audit projects and IT

audits including Information security,

1 reference letter of similar completed General and Application controls.

project = 2 points

No reference provided = 0 points

Company Technical Experience: 20 10 years and more experience = 20 points 20 points

points

6 years to less than 10 years’ experience

= 15 points

(Professional Services)

Name of bidder: ............................................................................................................

Bid NO.: gep RFP-02-2026

Closing time: 11:00 AM

CLOSING DATE: 14 September 2026

Offer to be valid for 90 days from the closing date of bid.

Item description bid price in RSA currency

NO **(all applicable taxes included)

Provision of outsourced internal audit services

Item Year 1( Rate per hour) Year 2 ( Rate per hour) Year 3 ( Rate per hour)

Internal Audit Manager

Assistant Audit

Manager

1XSenior Internal

auditor

X2 Internal Auditors

Average Rate

excluding VAT &

Disbursement

Disbursements

Average Rate

including VAT &

Disbursements

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Annexure c:

Sbd 4 declaration of interest

1. Any legal person, including persons employed by the state1, or persons having a kinship

with persons employed by the state, including a blood relationship, may make an offer

or offers in terms of this invitation to bid (includes an advertised competitive bid, a

limited bid, a proposal or written price quotation). In view of possible allegations of

favouritism, should the resulting bid, or part thereof, be awarded to persons employed

by the state, or to persons connected with or related to them, it is required that the

bidder or his/her authorised representative declare his/her position in relation to the

evaluating/adjudicating authority where-

• the bidder is employed by the state; and/or

• the legal person on whose behalf the bidding document is signed, has a

relationship with persons/a person who are/is involved in the evaluation and or

adjudication of the bid(s), or where it is known that such a relationship exists

between the person or persons for or on whose behalf the declarant acts and

persons who are involved with the evaluation and or adjudication of the bid.

2. In order to give effect to the above, the following questionnaire must be completed

and submitted with the bid.

2.1 Full Name of bidder or his or her representative:

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2.2 Identity Number:...............................................................................

2.3 Position occupied in the Company (director, trustee, shareholder2, member):

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2.4 Registration number of company, enterprise, close corporation, partnership

agreement or trust: ............................................

2.5 Tax Reference Number: .................................

2.6 VAT Registration Number: ..............................

2.6.1 The names of all directors / trustees / shareholders / members, their individual identity

numbers, tax reference numbers and, if applicable, employee / PERSAL numbers must be

indicated in paragraph 3 below.

1“State” means –

(a) any national or provincial department, national or provincial public entity or constitutional institution

within the meaning of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. );

(b) any municipality or municipal entity;

(c) provincial legislature;

(d) national Assembly or the national Council of provinces; or

(e) Parliament.

2” Shareholder” means a person who owns shares in the company and is actively involved in the management of

the enterprise or business and exercises control over the enterprise.

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2.7 Are you or any person connected with the bidder YES / NO

presently employed by the state?

2.7.1 If so, furnish the following particulars:

Name of person / director / trustee / shareholder/ member: ..............................

Name of state institution at which you or the person

connected to the bidder is employed: .............................................

Position occupied in the state institution: ..........................................................

Any other particulars:

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2.7.2 If you are presently employed by the state, did you obtain YES / NO

the appropriate authority to undertake remunerative

work outside employment in the public sector?

2.7.2.1 If yes, did you attach proof of such authority to the bid YES / NO

document?

(Note: Failure to submit proof of such authority, where

applicable, may result in the disqualification of the bid.

2.7.2.2 If no, furnish reasons for non-submission of such proof:

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2.8 Did you or your spouse, or any of the company’s directors / YES / NO

trustees / shareholders / members or their spouses conduct

business with the state in the previous twelve months?

2.8.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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2.9 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have YES / NO

any relationship (family, friend, other) with a person

employed by the state and who may be involved with

the evaluation and or adjudication of this bid?

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2.9.1 If so, furnish particulars.

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2.10 Are you, or any person connected with the bidder, YES/NO

aware of any relationship (family, friend, other) between

any other bidder and any person employed by the state

who may be involved with the evaluation and or adjudication

of this bid?

2.10.1 If so, furnish particulars.

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2.11 Do you or any of the directors / trustees / shareholders / members YES/NO

of the company have any interest in any other related companies

whether or not they are bidding for this contract?

2.11.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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3 Full details of directors / trustees / members / shareholders.

Full Name Identity Number Personal Income Tax State Employee Number / Persal

Reference Number Number

Sbd 3.3

Pricing schedule

(Professional Services)

Name of bidder: ............................................................................................................

Bid NO.: gep RFP-02-2026

Closing time: 11:00 AM

CLOSING DATE: 14 September 2026

Offer to be valid for 90 days from the closing date of bid.

The following are requirements for potential service providers to be considered

Proof of registration with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD);

Copies of company registration documents as issued by the CIPC not older than 6 months;

Proof of Registration with the relevant professional body e.g., SAICA/ IRBA,/IIASA/ISACA; EKURHULENI OFFICE SEDIBENG OFFICE WEST RAND OFFICE TSHWANE OFFICE Ground Floor, 36 Merriman Avenue, 23 Eloff Street, Krugersdorp, 1st Floor, Block G, 188 Victoria Street, Vereeniging, 1930 1739 333 Grosvenor Street, Germiston, 1400 Telephone: 016 910 1200 Telephone: 011 950 9870 Hatfield Gardens, Hatfield Telephone: 011 776 9079 Fax: 016 910 1216 Fax: 011 950 9886 Telephone: 012 430 2359 Fax: 011 827 2886 Fax: 012 323 4205 Website: www.gep.co.za BOARD Ms. R Letwaba (Chairperson), Vacant (Deputy Chairperson), Dr. F Ngqobe (Chief Executive Officer), Ms. S Lockman (Acting Company Secretariat) Ms. K Skhosana, Ms. C Diale, Ms. B Mgobozi, Ms. N Mathenjwa, Ms. S Sekhitla, Mr. S Mkhize, Mr. A Mawela, Mr. A Mashele, Mr. B Ngobeni Growing Gauteng Together

Certified copies of the ID of the company directors not older than six (6) months;

Company profile;

Proof that tax matters with SARS are in order (e.g., SARS PIN number/ Tax clearance certificate). Mandatory Requirements

The service provider must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the public sector audit environment; and

Proof of Registration with the relevant professional body e.g., SAICA/IRBA/IIASA/ISACA.

Proven track record of having audited the Developmental Finance Institutions(DFIs) with contactable references.

External Quality Assurance certificate conducted within the past five years. Failure to submit all compulsory requirements will result in submissions being deemed null and void and shall be considered “non-responsive” and therefore not considered further.

Points Allocation: 90 points

B-BBEE Details: IES TO BE SENT TO

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to technical enquiries may be directed to:

CONTACT PERSON Rendani Sirumula CONTACT PERSON Sibusisiwe Ntuli

Telephone number n/a telephone number n/a

Facsimile number n/a facsimile number n/a

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone number code number

Cellphone number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration

Number

Supplier compliance tax central

Status compliance supplier

Or

System pin: database

No: MAAA

B-bbee status level tick applicable box] b-bbee status level sworn [tick applicable box]

Verification certificate affidavit

Yes No Yes No

[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR

Preference points for b-bbee]

ARE YOU THE ACCREDITED Yes No

Are you a foreign based

REPRESENTATIVE IN Yes No

Supplier for the goods

South africa for the [if yes, answer the

/Services /works offered?

Goods /services /works [if yes enclose proof] questionnaire below ]

Offered?

Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers

Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO

Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO

Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO

If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status

System pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Below.

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Terms and conditions for bidding

B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted in order to qualify for preference points for B-BBEE. Specific goals for this tender: Youth owned (requirement is 51%+ ownership) - 20 points. Proof of evidence: certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or valid Sworn Affidavit. Also, People With Disability – certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or valid Sworn Affidavit.

▪ Close corporation

▪ Public Company

▪ Personal Liability Company

▪ (Pty) Limited

▪ Non-Profit Company

▪ State Owned Company

[ Circle applicable]

4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that

the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the

company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as

indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in

paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to

the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;

iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the

conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any

other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result

of that person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as

a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to

such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and

directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a

fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of

state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audial Eram partem

(hear the other side) rule has been applied; and

(e) Forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

(f) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

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Signature(s) of tenderer(s)

Surname and name: ..............................................

Date: ..............................................

Address: ..............................................

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5.1 The integrity pact seeks to ensure that both parties undertake to protect the confidentiality of information.

10.1 The breach of any aforesaid provisions or providing false information by employers, including

manipulation of information by evaluators, shall face administrative charges and penal actions as per

the existing relevant rules and laws.

10.2 The breach of the Pact or providing false information by the Bidder, or any one employed by him, or

acting on his behalf (whether without the knowledge of the Bidder), or acting on his/her behalf, shall

be dealt with as per the provisions of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act ().

10.3 The Gauteng Provincial Government shall also take all or any one of the following actions, wherever

required:

• To immediately call off the pre-contract negotiations without giving any compensation to the

bidder. However, the proceedings with the other bidder(s) would continue.

• To immediately cancel the contract, if already awarded/signed, without giving any

compensation to the bidder.

• To recover all sums already paid by the Gauteng Provincial Government.

• To cancel all or any other contracts with the bidders and GPG shall be entitled to demand and

recover from the Contractor liquidated damages of the Contract value.

• To submit the details of the bidder to the National Treasury to register on the database for tender

defaulters.

4.15 Assist with sharing of best practices, such as checklists and templates with GEP.

4.16 Presenting an audit report to GEP Management after each audit and a quarterly summary report

on critical and significant matters to the ARGC related to the processes for controlling the activities

of GEP, including potential improvements to those processes, and provide information concerning

such issues through active and constructive resolution.

4.17 Keeping the ARGC informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.

4.18 Assist management in achieving the objectives of the GEP by evaluating and developing

recommendations for the enhancement and or improvement of the processes through which:

• Strategic objectives are established in line with the frameworks for managing performance information

and are communicated;

• The accomplishment of objectives is monitored;
• Accountability is ensured;
• Corporate values are preserved;
• The adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control are reviewed and appraised;
• The relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating data and reports are

appraised;

• Tax Compliance Status Pin that will grant a third-party access to the bidder’s Tax Compliance Status

(A trust, consortium or joint venture must submit a Tax Compliance Status Pin of each partner in the

trust, consortium, or joint venture).

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration summary report
• Registration Documents of the business with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

(Cipc)

• Company Profile including the organisational structure of the company.
• Certified ID copies of company directors or members and shareholders.
• Submission of the BBBEE certificate or valid sworn affidavit to claim preferential points
• Bidder to submit a duly completed and signed SBD 6.1, Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the

Terms and conditions of RFP: GEP standard conditions of purchase shall apply. GEP reserves the right not to procure the goods and/or services. Late and incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Any bidder who has reasons to believe that the RFP specification is based on a specific brand must inform the GEP before RFP closing date. Bidders are required to submit BBBEE Certificate or SWORN Affidavit. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that GEP is in possession of the bidder's valid BBBEE. The onus is on the bidder to ensure that the GEP receives a valid BBBEE as soon as the validity of the said certificate expires. No services must be rendered or goods delivered before an official GEP Purchase Order form has been received, except in an emergency situation. This RFP will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 system prescribed by the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Bidders are required to complete all the Annexures. Bidders, where applicable, are required to attach all relevant qualifications, experience in the public sector and references. Bidders are required to sign each page of the bid document. The GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT shall apply. GEP reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers.

In line with Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022 (PPR, 2022). The evaluation of responsive Tender

offers shall be on the 80/20-point preference system, being a maximum of 80 points for price and a

maximum of 20 points for Preferential Procurement Special Goals in line with the Preferential

Procurement Regulations, 2022.

The procedure for the evaluation of responsive tenders will be as follows: -

• 1st Stage – Administrative compliance
• 2nd Mandatory Requirement (pre-qualification criteria)
• 3rd Stage – Functionality (minimum of 70 points required to move to next stage)
• 4th Stage - Price & Preferential Procurement Goals (80/20 calculation)

1St stage - administrative compliance

Admin compliance will cover all the requirement as per bid document which include review of completion

of all document’s submission of all compulsory required information and adherence to the tender

invitation.

Bidder to note Compulsory Administrative Compliance:

Failure to submit the following required documents will render the bidders tender disqualified:

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• Bidders must duly complete and sign all Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1, SBD 3.3, and SBD 4),

which form part of the tender document.

• Fully complete, sign and submit the Integrity Pact for Businesses Fighting Corruption, Promoting

Integrity

• Bidders must duly complete and sign the General Conditions of Contract (sign & complete par30)

NB: None submission to the tender compulsory compliance will lead the tender being none responsive

and it will be disqualified at this stage.

Evaluation Stage 2: - Prequalification Criteria apply (Compulsory submission): -

The following pre-qualification requirements Certified copies of the Company affiliation with

must be met: The Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”)

Certified copies of the Companies affiliation with (NB: This also applies to joint ventures, each

relevant professional bodies participant of the Joint Venture should submit the

registration documents; where not all the

members of the Joint Ventures are registered

with the Institute of Internal Auditors, at least one

party (Lead company) must be registered with IIA

at the time of bidding, (Attach certified copies)

Affiliation/registration with professional body by IIA/SAICA/ ISACA, IRMSA, ACFE valid

Director that will lead the project membership or other related professional

membership from the professional body for the

Director who will lead the project. (Attach proof

of affiliation/ registration)

Key Personnel Experience and Qualifications

Bidder must provide: Internal Audit Manager.

Qualifications Must be qualified as CA(SA) and membership of

SAICA/IRBA. (Attach certificates).

Must have more than 5 years internal /external audit

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Experience experience in the public sector environment in

financial, audit of pre- determined objectives and

other operational audits. (Attach CV).

Bidder must provide: Assistant Manager. Must have relevant CA(SA)/ CIA and membership of

Qualification SAICA/IRBA or IIASA. (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 3 years internal/ external audit

Experience experience in the public sector environment. (Attach

Cv).

Bidder must provide Senior Internal Auditor. Must have relevant BCom Accounting/Equivalent

Qualification NQF7 qualification in Internal Audit and membership

IIASA. (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 3 years interna/ external audit

experience in the public sector environment andExperience

experience in the audit of pre-determined objectives.

(Attach CV).

Bidder must provide 2X Internal Auditors

Must have relevant BCom Accounting/Equivalent

NQF7 qualification in Internal Audit, with membershipQualification

IIASA. (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 2 years internal/ external auditExperience

experience in the public sector environment and

experience in the audit of pre-determined objectives.

(Attach CV).

Bidder must provide 2X Internal Auditors Must have relevant BCom Information

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Qualification Systems/Equivalent NQF7 qualification in Internal

Audit and membership CISA (Attach certificates)

Must have more than 2 years internal/ external audit

Experience experience in the public sector environment (Attach

Cv).

Relevant company experience in auditing Minimum of three (3) or more contactable

Developmental Finance Institutions(DFIs) references in audit of the DFIs (Attach reference

letters)

External Quality Assurance External Quality Assurance Certificate conducted

within the five year period. ( Attach a ‘’Generally

Conforms’’ Quality Assurance Certificate)

Other Key Returnable:

• Tax Compliance Status Pin that will grant a third-party access to the bidder’s Tax Compliance Status

(A trust, consortium or joint venture must submit a Tax Compliance Status Pin of each partner in the

trust, consortium, or joint venture).

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration summary report
• Registration Documents of the business with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

(Cipc)

• Company Profile including the organisational structure of the company.
• Certified ID copies of company directors or members and shareholders.
• Submission of the BBBEE certificate or valid sworn affidavit to claim preferential points
• Bidder to submit a duly completed and signed SBD 6.1, Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the

Preferential Procurement Regulations, including evidence in support of points claimed for Specific

Goals, failing which preference points will be forfeited.

8. Expected outcomes and deliverables

The appointed service provider must ensure that all work conforms to the International Standards for

Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Each audit assignment shall at least consist of the following

deliverables or outcomes:

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• Detailed project plan (To be discussed and agreed upon by both parties);
• Execute audit projects in line with the project requirements, timeframes, and budget as per the

approved Internal Audit Plans;

• Provide weekly feedback and as and when required on the status of the projects to GM: Risk and

Audit;

• Provide Electronic and Hard copy of audit files with all working papers, audit evidence and client

information at end of each engagement; and

• Final detailed reports with concise recommendations and management action plans.

Technical / Functionality Evaluation:

Functionality Criteria Description Weightings

Reference letters - Internal Audit 5 or more references of similar completed 10 points

Services: 10 points project = 10 points

Reference letters issued by the Bidders’ 4 references of similar completed project

previous client for similar service = 8 points

rendered on the company’s letterhead,

dated and signed. 3 reference of similar completed project =

6 points The letters should have contactable

references. The Bidders must have

2 references of similar completed project rendered similar service in providing

= 4 points risk based internal audit projects and IT

audits including Information security,

1 reference letter of similar completed General and Application controls.

project = 2 points

No reference provided = 0 points

Company Technical Experience: 20 10 years and more experience = 20 points 20 points

points

6 years to less than 10 years’ experience

= 15 points