RFQ: occupational medical practitioner for nrwdi vaalputs office (northern cape)

NRWDI seeks to appoint an independent Occupational Medical Practitioner (OMP) based in Springbok or surrounding areas in the Northern Cape Province. The OMP must coordinate and manage Occupational Health Services to ensure a healthy workforce and provide cost-effective services aligned with NRWDI’s objectives. The services must comply with legislation governing Occupational Health and related support services.

Closing date: 06 July 2026. Closing time: 11:00.

For clarifications, contact Moses Shandukani (Email: [email protected]) or Manqoba Simelane (Phone: 072 693 0381). Submission email: [email protected].

Submit your quotation via email to: [email protected]. Quotations must be received before the closing deadline (06 July 2026 at 11:00). Late submissions will not be considered. Quotations not sent to the correct email address will be disqualified. The mailbox capacity per email is 10MB; you may send multiple emails to accommodate all files. Complete and include all required SBD forms (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1) with your quotation. Ensure your quotation is fully compliant with the price structure and scope of work. Indicate if delivery is included (YES/NO). Quotation validity period: 60 working days from the closing date. Prices must be firm, excluding VAT, with VAT listed as a separate line item.

Complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) with your quotation.

NRWDI seeks an independent Occupational Medical Practitioner (OMP) based in Springbok or surrounding areas in the Northern Cape Province. The OMP must ensure a healthy workforce and provide cost-effective services aligned with NRWDI’s objectives. Scope of work includes: Assessing fitness for work (full duty, light/restricted duties, temporary/permanent incapacity, return-to-work). Determining light duty restrictions (e.g., no heavy lifting, reduced hours, avoiding hazardous environments). Managing temporary incapacity (confirming medical incapacity, recovery periods, rehabilitation, monitoring absenteeism). Supporting return-to-work processes. Advising HR and management on reasonable accommodation, ill-health retirement, occupational health risks, and compliance with labour legislation. Conducting incapacity assessments (degree of incapacity, permanence, alternative placement). Providing outcomes (fitness status, specialist referrals, reassessment periods, rehabilitation). Reporting to management with recommendations. Required qualifications: MBChB degree or equivalent. Registration with the HPCSA. Specialised training in Occupational Medicine (DOM, postgraduate diploma, or Master’s degree). Knowledge of OHSA, COIDA, LRA, and EEA. Minimum 3 years of practical experience in workplace health assessments, incapacity management, occupational injuries, and medical surveillance.

Indicate if your company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for Quality Management Systems.

Services are required for a 2-year period for staff at the Vaalputs Office in the Northern Cape Province. Services will be used as needed and paid for at agreed hourly rates. Quotation must include: Hourly rates for Year 1 and Year 2. Total (excluding VAT). VAT as a separate line item. Grand total (including VAT). Quotation validity period: 60 working days from the closing date. Prices must be firm. Indicate if delivery is included (YES/NO).

Mandatory at Closing Stage: Submit a fully compliant quotation per the price structure and scope of work. Submit evidence of MBChB degree (or equivalent). Submit evidence of valid HPCSA registration. Submit evidence of specialised training in Occupational Medicine (DOM or equivalent). Demonstrate knowledge of OHSA, COIDA, LRA, and EEA. Provide proof of 3 years of experience in occupational health. Submit ID copies of owners/directors (as per CIPC/CSD/B-BBEE Certificate/Affidavit). Submit a minimum of three reference letters from previous clients (on letterhead, with contact details). Complete SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms. Attach a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Indicate if ISO 9001:2015 certified. Mandatory at Award Stage: Must be tax compliant. Must not be listed in the Register of Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters Register. Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (except for foreign bidders with no local entity).

The OMP must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other relevant legislation. Scope includes: Assessing fitness for work. Determining light duty restrictions. Managing temporary incapacity. Supporting return-to-work processes. Advising HR and management on occupational health risks and compliance. Conducting incapacity assessments. Providing medical reports with recommendations.

The RFQ is subject to the General Conditions of Contract from National Treasury. Mailbox capacity per email is 10MB; multiple emails may be sent to accommodate all files. All emails must be received before the deadline.

Mandatory at Closing Stage: Fully compliant quotation per price structure/scope. MBChB degree (or equivalent). Valid HPCSA registration. Specialised training in Occupational Medicine. Knowledge of OHSA/COIDA/LRA/EEA. 3 years of experience in occupational health. ID copies of owners/directors. Minimum of three reference letters from previous clients. Complete SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms. Valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit. Mandatory at Award Stage: Tax compliance. Not listed in Register of Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters Register. Registered on Central Supplier Database (unless foreign with no local entity).

Evaluation is conducted in three phases: Phase 1 (Mandatory Requirements at Closing Stage), Phase 2 (Price and Specific Goals), and Phase 3 (Mandatory Requirements at Award Stage). Phase 1: Disqualification if any mandatory requirement is not met (e.g., incomplete quotation, late submission, incorrect email, missing qualifications, or documentation). Phase 2: Compliant bidders are scored on price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) using the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Specific goals include B-BBEE ownership (Black People: up to 12 points; Women: up to 8 points). Phase 3: Non-tax compliant bidders or those listed in restricted registers will be disqualified.