Appointment of a Service Provider/ Consulting Firm for the Provision of an Outsourced Interim Chief Financial Officer (cfo) for a Period of Four (04) Months

Officer (CFO) is expected to perform all financial and payroll related functions as per the attached

Job Description including but not limited to:

• Providing executive oversight, leadership, and strategic direction in the execution of financial

activities;

• Perform CFO comprehensive functions on urgent basis;

• Maintaining a close liaison with the accounting authority and the executive team

• Responding to changing needs for financial information and advice;

• Contributing to the financial aspects of the strategic planning process;

• Ensuring that internal financial targets and budgets are fully consistent with the strategic

plan and relevant agreements with the Accounting Authority and other regulatory bodies;

• Managing working capital, assets and liabilities budgeting, and project finance management;

• Maintain financial records and ensure unqualified audit reports;

• Give financial input and advise on acquisition due diligence regarding proposed projects;

• Seek and secure funding for the business and oversee the implementation thereof;

• Regularly oversee and monitor that the budget and financial plans are carried out according

to the approved levels of delegation in conjunction with executive management;

• Plan, organise and control cash and borrowings so as to optimise interest and currency flows,

and minimise the cost of funds;

• Mitigate key financial elements of the company’s risk profile;

• Oversee adherence to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting timelines per

legislation and other finance compliance requirements;

• such as Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations;

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance regarding the development and implementation of

processes, systems and controls in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) function, ensuring

compliance with relevant legislation, Supply Chain practices and standards, and internal

policies and procedures;

• Effectively manage company resources (people, finance, and assets); and

stakeholders in accordance with governance principles.

4. INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENTIALITY AND OBJECTIVITY OF STAFF

placed candidate maintains objectivity by remaining independent of the activities they execute. The

resource will also be expected to adhere to the confidentiality requirements throughout the project.

5. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: RETURNABLES DOCUMENT

(Standard Bidding Documents) The verification during this phase is to assess the bid responses for

purposes of verifying compliance with RFQ requirements, whereby a bidder may be disqualified if

they do not fully comply which requirements as stipulated below:

• Submission of fully completed SBD1 (Invitation to Bid),

• Submission of a quotation on the company letterhead,

• Submission of fully completed SBD 4 (Bidder’s disclosure),

• Submission of fully completed SBD 6.1

• CSD Report

• Valid Tax Pin or Certificate

• Certified copy of BBBEE

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

An assessment of functionality will be based on the evaluation criteria noted in the table below. Each of the

minimum of 75 points (out of the 100 points) to qualify and proceed to pricing and specific goals.

GUIDE ON THE ALLOCATION OF MAXIMUM

CRITERIA POINTS POINTS

TO BE

AWARDED

Financial Officer Interim Chief Financial Officer

highlighting relevant experience.

Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the CFO that will

details of the prospective CFO’s experience 35 points

• 5-6 years relevant experience =

35 Points

certified copies of qualifications. Uncertified • 3-4 years – 15 points

qualification certificates will not be accepted • Less than 3 years – 5 points

and will therefore not score any points.

Qualifications: Qualifications: 35 Points

• BCom (Hons) degree = 25 pointsto the Chief Financial Officer position

• BCom degree = 15 points

• National Diploma = 5 points

Public sector/State Owned Company Public sector experience: 30 Points

experience:

• +7 years relevant public

experience = 30 points

• 5-6 years relevant public

SOC experience (previous public sector employer

experience = 20 points

or project completed, period of employment or

• 3-4 years – 15 points

project, role or services offered and contactable

• Less than 3 years – 5 points

reference for each employer or project)

Total 100

NB: Only bidders that achieve a minimum of 75 points out of 100 to be evaluated for price and

specific goals.

7. PRICE AND SPECIFIC GOALS

The evaluation for Price and Specific Goal shall be based on the 80/20 PPPFA Principle and the points

for evaluation criteria are as follows:

CRITERIA WEIGHTING/ POINTS

Price 80

Specific Goals 20

8. PRICING SCHEDULE

Description Period Rate Per Monthly Total Price (4

Hour Rate Months)

Interim Chief Financial Officer 4 months

Price Excl. VAT

VAT 15%

Price Incl. VAT

Reviewed by: Terence Manzini

Signature: ....................................

Date: ........................................03/02/2026

Approved by: Mbulelo Hlobo

Signature: ....................................

03/02/2026Date: ........................................