Senior .NET Application developer (8‑month contract, hourly)

• This is a Request for Quotation for the appointment of a service provider to supply a Senior .NET Application Developer.
• The resource will be provided on an hourly basis for a period of eight (8) months.
• The purpose is to support NHBRC's Digital Transformation Programme, ensuring business continuity, improving service delivery, enhancing security, and supporting digital initiatives.

• For technical enquiries: Ms Itumeleng Mahlakanya, Telephone: 011 317 0127, Email: [email protected].
• For bidding procedure enquiries: Dr Godfrey Khoza and Mr Kabelo Phalane, Telephone: 011 317 0448/0115, Email: [email protected] and [email protected].
• Submission email: [email protected].

• Submit your quotation by email to [email protected].
• The closing date and time is 30 July 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• All quotations must be submitted on the official forms provided – do not retype them.
• Failure to provide any required particulars may render the bid invalid.
• No quotations will be considered from persons in the service of the state.
• Mandatory documents to submit include: Annexure A Pricing schedule, SBD 4 Declaration of Interest, SBD 6.1 Preference claim form, and SBD 7.2 Contract Form.
• Failure to submit these mandatory documents will result in disqualification.

South African registered entity with valid tax compliance (TCS PIN/CSD). B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE). Not employed by state. No conflicts of interest. Minimum 2 valid reference letters on client letterhead for .NET resource provision. Proposed resource meets all technical experience and qualification requirements. Bidder achieves 70%+ in functional evaluation.

• Scope: Provision of a Senior .NET Application Developer for eight (8) months on an hourly basis.
• Key responsibilities include: Development, enhancement, integration, support, and maintenance of NHBRC Digital Service applications.
• Implementing new functionalities and improving integration with SAP.
• Modernising application architecture and establishing DevOps capabilities.
• Specific tasks: Resolution of application defects and incidents; business application integration support; data quality issue resolution; design and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines; remediation of ICT audit findings and security vulnerabilities; database redesign and performance tuning; Azure application architecture review; mobile application development; knowledge transfer and documentation.
• Service expectations: Work aligned with NHBRC hours (8:30 to 16:30); delivery on time, within scope and budget; high-quality work; provision of monthly progress and support reports.
• The resource may be required to work after hours. If NHBRC is unsatisfied, the service provider must replace the resource within a reasonable time.
• Travel to other NHBRC offices may be required; NHBRC arranges travel, but the bidder bears the cost.
• Required resource skills: Minimum eight years' experience in Microsoft .NET development; minimum five years in C#; experience with ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Web API, SQL Server, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, enterprise integration, Xamarin/.NET MAUI, Azure architecture.
• Required qualification: Minimum NQF Level 6 in Information Technology or equivalent.

• Pricing must be submitted on Annexure A Pricing Schedule.
• All prices must be inclusive of VAT.
• The contract is for eight months, with an estimated 880 total hours.
• Bidders must provide an hourly rate and total cost breakdown.
• Payment terms: The purchaser undertakes to make payment within 30 days after receipt of an invoice.

• Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMES & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• Tax compliance: Bidders must submit their SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire to determine tax obligations.
• Bidders must complete and submit SBD 4 Declaration of Interest.
• Bidders must complete and submit SBD 6.1 Preference claim form, regardless of whether points are claimed.
• Bidders must declare any relationship with state employees or conflicts of interest.
• The bidder must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.