19 Richards Drive - Halfway House - Midrand - 1685
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Aug 2026
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Mict seta is inviting bids from qualified internal audit service providers to form a panel for a three-year period, operating on a co-sourced basis to support its in-house internal audit function. The panel will deliver assurance, consulting, and specialised audit services across governance, IT, data analytics, performance, operational, and financial audits, with assignments allocated as and when required.
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Must be a registered professional services or consulting firm
Must have proven experience in internal auditing
Must comply with all applicable South African procurement regulations
19 Richards Drive - Halfway House - Midrand - 1685
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The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) is seeking to appoint a panel of internal audit service providers for a period of three years. The successful bidder will provide internal audit services to support the MICT SETA's in-house internal audit department.
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MICT SETA is a statutory body established under the Skills Development Act.
The panel is to complement the in-house internal audit function with assurance, consulting, and specialised services.
The service provider must demonstrate capability to perform internal audit services in accordance with IIA Standards and relevant legislation.
The panel will be engaged on an as-and-when required basis for a period of three years.
Submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) USB in a sealed envelope, marked with the RFB reference number MICT/SETA/IA/05/2026.
Deposit the sealed envelope in the tender box at: MICT SETA Head Office, Reception, 19 Richards Drive, Gallagher Convention Centre, West Wing, Level 3, Midrand.
Bids must be received by 11:00 AM on 27 August 2026. Late bids (even one second after) will not be considered.
All documentation must be in English.
Complete and sign the entire RFB invitation document, including all forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Form A).
Returnable documents checklist: CSD registration report, CIPC registration documents, Form A, valid tax clearance certificate or SARS PIN, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, JV/consortium/subcontracting agreement (if applicable), certified copies of directors' IDs (not older than 6 months), shareholding certificate (if applicable), and financial statements for 2023/2024 FY.
Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date.
Queries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] at least 5 days before closing date; late queries will not be entertained.
Do not include any price or financial information in the technical proposal; doing so may render the bid non-responsive.
Bids sent to any platform other than the specified one will not be considered.
Any attempt to canvass MICT SETA officers between closing and award will lead to disqualification.
Functional evaluation: maximum 100 points, minimum threshold of 80 points to qualify for the panel.
Bidders scoring below 80 points will be declared non-responsive.
Functional criteria breakdown:
Engagement Director (10 points): CV showing 10 years auditing experience including 5 years in senior management (5 pts); Honours degree in Accounting/Auditing/Finance and CIA or CA(SA) certification (5 pts).
Project Team Leader/Manager (10 points): CV showing 6 years auditing experience including 3 years in team leadership (5 pts); Honours degree and CIA or CA(SA) (5 pts).
Project Team (10 points): CVs of 3 team members with 3 years auditing experience (5 pts); BTech or higher qualifications in relevant field (3 pts); IIA or SAICA membership for all 3 (2 pts).
ICT Auditor (10 points): CV showing 5 years ICT auditing experience (5 pts); BTech or higher in ICT/Accounting/Finance/Audit and CISA or ISACA membership (5 pts).
Bidder's Experience (10 points): 6 signed client reference letters covering all 6 audit types (Governance, IT, Data Analytics, Performance, Operational, Financial) = 10 pts; points reduce for fewer letters (5 letters=8, 4=7, 3=5, 2=3, 1=1). Reference lists/award letters/POs not accepted.
Methodology (30 points): Detailed methodology covering all 6 elements (Planning, Execution, Reporting, Follow-up, Completion and handover) = 30 pts; points reduce for fewer elements (5=25, 4=20, 3=15, 2=10, 1=5).
Quality Assurance (20 points): Detailed Quality Management Plan covering all 6 elements (Quality management and governance, Supervision, Review, Monitoring, Compliance, Continuous improvement) = 20 pts; points reduce for fewer elements (5=15, 4=10, 3=8, 2=4, 1=2).
After functional evaluation, preference points: 80/20 system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals).
MICT SETA reserves the right to contact references prior to award.
Scope: Appointment of a panel of internal audit service providers for a three-year period.
Operating model: Co-sourced basis to support MICT SETA's in-house Internal Audit department.
Services required: Governance audits, IT audits, Data analytics audits, Performance audits, Operational audits, Financial audits, and ad-hoc audits.
Audits must be performed in accordance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards.
All audit reports and working papers become property of MICT SETA.
Assignments must follow the approved annual internal audit plan and requests from the Internal Audit Manager.
Staff must maintain objectivity and independence from audited activities.
Knowledge transfer to in-house team is required.
Progress meetings with Internal Audit unit management on a mutually agreed basis.
Material non-compliance and fraud must be reported immediately to MICT's Internal Audit management.
Each assignment must include: notification letter, engagement letter, minutes of opening meeting, system description, risk and control matrix, audit programme, working papers, findings and recommendations, draft and final reports, and follow-up of prior year findings.
Final reports must include management responses, action plans, implementation dates, and responsible persons.
Reports distributed to senior managers, CEO, and presented at Audit and Risk Committee.
Panel members engaged on an as-and-when required basis.
Service provider responsible for conduct of its employees and subcontractors.
Methodology
Source: BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf
Bidder must submit a detailed project methodology covering: Planning, Execution, Reporting, Follow-up, Completion and handover of the audit file within the prescribed project period.
Methodology is scored out of 30 points; all six elements required for full points.
Methodology must demonstrate capability to perform internal audit services in accordance with IIA standards and relevant legislation.
Approach must support co-sourced model with MICT SETA's in-house internal audit team.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf
Engagement Director: minimum 10 years auditing experience, including 5 years in senior management; Honours degree in Accounting/Auditing/Finance; must be CIA or CA(SA).
Project Team Leader/Manager: minimum 6 years auditing experience, including 3 years in team leadership; Honours degree; CIA or CA(SA).
Project Team: at least 3 members with minimum 3 years auditing experience; BTech or higher in internal auditing or bachelor's degree in accounting/audit/finance; IIA or SAICA membership.
ICT Auditor: minimum 5 years ICT auditing or IT-related assurance experience; BTech or higher in ICT/Accounting/Finance/Audit; CISA or ISACA membership.
Bidder must submit at least 6 signed client reference letters covering all 6 audit types (Governance, IT, Data Analytics, Performance, Operational, Financial).
Reference letters must be on client letterhead, dated, signed by authorised personnel, with contactable details.
CVs must clearly show company worked for, start/end dates, role held, and responsibilities.
Quality Management
Source: BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf
Assignments must be performed in accordance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards.
Work subject to quality assurance reviews by MICT SETA's Senior Manager Internal Audit & Risk and Internal Audit Manager.
Each assignment must include: notification letter, engagement letter, minutes of opening meeting, system description, risk and control matrix, audit programme, working papers, findings and recommendations, draft and final reports, and follow-up of prior year findings.
Final reports must include management responses, action plans, implementation dates, and responsible persons.
Quality Management Plan (20 points in evaluation) must cover: quality management and governance, supervision, review, monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement mechanisms.
Pricing Schedule
Source: BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf
Pricing must be submitted on the official pricing schedule/costing form (refer to SBD 1 Part A).
Total bid price (all inclusive) must be stated.
No specific pricing format or bill of quantities provided in the document.
Technical proposal must not include any price or financial information.
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submission (National Treasury circular 4A of 2016/17).
Must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCS) or SARS PIN; if not available, provide CSD number.
For consortia/JVs/subcontractors, each party must submit separate proof of TCS/PIN/CSD number.
Must complete and submit SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preferential Procurement Claim Form), and Form A (Bidder's Eligibility).
Must provide CIPC registration documents.
Certified copies of directors' IDs not older than 6 months.
Must comply with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
B-BBEE: 80/20 preference point system applies; specific goals claim form (SBD 6.1) must be completed.
Must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Must declare any interest or relationship with state employees or procuring institution (SBD 4).
Contractual Terms
Source: BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf
Contract duration: Three (3) years for the panel appointment.
Panel members engaged on an as-and-when required basis.
Service provider responsible for conduct of its employees and subcontractors for the full contract duration.
All audit reports and working papers become property of MICT SETA.
MICT SETA does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid; may award to one or more bidders.
No contract is deemed accepted until a formal contract/letter of intent is executed.
MICT SETA may cancel the RFB at any stage as per PPPFA regulations.
Fraudulent claims for preference points may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
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Source: BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf
Functional evaluation: maximum 100 points, minimum threshold of 80 points.
Bidders below 80 points are non-responsive.
After functional evaluation, preference points: 80/20 system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals).
Gallagher Ave, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
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