Provision of on-demand finance personnel for TRANSNET port terminals (durban container terminals pier 1)

Provision of finance resources for Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at Durban Container Terminals Pier 1 on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months.

Compulsory briefing: 07 July 2026 at 13:00, Okolweni Boardroom, Shed 7A, Crofts Road, Maydon Wharf, Durban. Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 13:00. Clarification deadline: 15 July 2026 at 12:00 (email [email protected]).

Technical/SCM enquiries: Makayla Pillay. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 031 361 8769. Complaints: [email protected]. Submission portal: https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Bidder guide: transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net.

Submit bids electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Steps: (1) Register or sign in with company details. (2) View advertised tenders and log intent to bid. (3) Upload bid documents (max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed). (4) Complete electronic pricing in the portal—no paper pricing accepted. (5) Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. (6) Each company must use its own profile; joint ventures may use one member’s profile. Late submissions are not accepted. Disqualification risks: submitting via another company’s profile, missing mandatory returnable documents, or failing to attend the compulsory briefing.

Scope: Provision of finance resources for Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at Durban Container Terminals Pier 1 on an as-and-when-required basis. Contract duration: 36 months. Key deliverables: Supply of qualified finance personnel (e.g., Revenue Manager, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, etc.) with specified minimum experience. Replacement personnel must match or exceed the experience of original staff. Service must align with TPT’s operational requirements.

Required personnel and qualifications: (1) Service provider must be registered with the Department of Labour as a placement agency (15 points). (2) CVs for 14 roles with minimum experience: Revenue Manager (5+ years), Management Accountant (5+ years), Financial Accountant (5+ years), Assistant Management Accountant (3+ years), Fixed Asset Accountant (3+ years), Fixed Asset Administrator (2+ years), Revenue Protection Controller (3+ years), Chief Administrator Revenue Protection (3+ years), Revenue Invoicing Controller (1+ year), Revenue Invoicing Administrator (1+ year, x2), General Ledger Controller (1+ year), Accounts Payable Controller (2+ years), Accounts Payable Administrator (1+ year, x2), Requisitioner (1+ year). Each role: 5 points if criteria met, 0 otherwise. Replacement personnel must match or exceed original staff experience.

Pricing requirements: (1) Complete electronic pricing schedule in Transnet eSupplier portal. (2) All prices in ZAR, inclusive of VAT. (3) Strict adherence to provided format; deviations may disqualify. (4) Discounts considered only if unconditional. (5) Transnet may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders sequentially. (6) Delivery lead-time must be specified. (7) Final pricing scores rounded to 2 decimal places. (8) Transnet may cancel RFP if no market-related price is agreed after negotiating with top 3 bidders.

Pricing: (1) Complete electronic pricing schedule in the Transnet eSupplier portal. (2) All prices quoted in ZAR, inclusive of VAT. (3) Strict adherence to the provided pricing schedule format; deviations may disqualify the bid. (4) Discounts considered only if unconditional. (5) Transnet may negotiate market-related prices with top bidders. Payment terms and bonds: Not explicitly stated. Financial capacity: Audited financial statements may be requested for due diligence.

Mandatory: (1) Tax Compliance: Submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers with no RSA presence are exempt. (2) B-BBEE: Valid certificate or sworn affidavit (per DTIC guidelines). Minimum Level 1 or 2 EME/QSE (51% black-owned) for full points (20 points). (3) CSD Registration: Self-register on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (https://secure.csd.gov.za/). (4) Certificate of Attendance for compulsory RFP briefing. (5) SBD1 Form, RFP Declaration Certificate, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Protection of Personal Information Form, and Annexure C (Commitment to Provide Finance Resources). (6) Disclosure of any relationship with Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) or Foreign Prominent Public Officials (FPPO).

Contract duration: 36 months. Validity period: 180 business days from closing date. Transnet may request extensions. Contract terms: (1) Successful bidder must maintain validity of all returnable documents. (2) Transnet may terminate the contract if documents are not renewed. (3) Binding offer: Proposal + acceptance = contract. (4) Transnet reserves rights to modify scope, split awards, cancel RFP, or validate bidder information. (5) Disclosure: Contract details may be published on National Treasury e-Tender Portal or JSE as required. (6) Security clearance: Successful bidder and personnel must obtain required clearance (CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET/TOP SECRET).

Evaluation methodology: 5-step process. (1) Administrative and substantive responsiveness test (pass/fail). (2) Technical/functional threshold (minimum 80/100 points). (3) Price and Specific Goals evaluation (80/20 weighting). (4) Price negotiation (if applicable). (5) Award of business. Technical criteria include registration as a placement agency, CVs for 14 finance roles, and reference checks. Price scored using PS = 80*(Pmin/Pt).