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Summary
The ccma is seeking to appoint a panel of recruitment advertising service providers on an as-and-when-required basis for three years. The panel will assist with advertising vacancies across all levels, from entry-level to executive, and will be used to streamline the recruitment advertising procurement process. This tender is open to experienced providers who can demonstrate expertise in placing recruitment advertisements in local and national newspapers.
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RFQSpecification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdfReview complete
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technical scope
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8 sourced criteria
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compliance returnables
12 sourced criteria
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personnel
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Submit your quotation via email to [email protected] only; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records TO THE T RECRUITMENT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
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Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf
The CCMA seeks to establish a panel of recruitment advertising service providers for a three-year period.
The panel will be used on an 'as and when required' basis to streamline procurement.
Services include providing expert advice, media selection, advertisement design, placement arrangements, media research, and negotiation of discounts.
The CCMA employs a diverse workforce and operates nationally through provincial offices.
There is no guarantee of work allocation during the contract term.
Important Dates
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf (RFQ)
Compulsory virtual briefing session: 10 July 2026 at 11:00.
Join via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/363486343527069?p=gEuNCTIK9efb8PD5K0 (Meeting ID: 363 486 343 527 069, Passcode: xN9en7q4).
Closing date and time for quotations: 17 July 2026 at 16:00.
Quotation validity period: 90 days.
Contact Information
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf (RFQ)
Quotations must be on your official company letterhead and include all costs.
Failure to submit to the correct email address will result in disqualification.
Ensure your quotation includes the total fixed amount, inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Attach all required documents as part of your bid response.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf (RFQ)
Two-stage evaluation: Stage 1 (Functionality) and Stage 2 (Price and Specific Goals).
Stage 1: Score minimum 70 out of 100 on functionality to qualify for Stage 2.
Functionality criteria:
Company Experience and Expertise (10 points): At least 5 years demonstrable experience in recruitment advertising for entry-level to executive roles. 5+ years = 10 points; less = 0 points.
Contactable References (50 points): Provide 5 valid reference letters (not older than 3 years) on company letterhead, detailing services rendered. Points: 1 valid letter = 10, 2 = 20, 3 = 30, 4 = 40, 5 = 50. Incomplete or disputed letters may lead to disqualification.
Implementation Roll-out Plan (40 points): Submit a practical, comprehensive plan addressing all scope of work and deliverables with detailed timelines. Assessed on a 5-point scale (Excellent=40, Very Good=32, Good=24, Poor=8, Very Poor=0).
Stage 2: 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals).
Specific goals: Black Owned Entities (8 points), Women Owned Entities (6 points), Youth Owned Entities (4 points), Persons with Disability Owned Entities (2 points).
Failure to submit proof of ownership documentation results in non-allocation of preference points.
Technical Specifications
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Appointment to a panel of recruitment advertising service providers on an 'as and when required' basis for three years.
Services required:
Provide expert advice and support on advertising activities.
Advise on media platform selection.
Assist with layout, design, editing, proofreading, and content checking.
Arrange placement of advertisements on appropriate media platforms.
Conduct media research and recommend cost-effective advertising and distribution platforms.
Advise on effective platforms to attract targeted applicants.
Negotiate volume discounts with media platforms.
Functional requirement: Extensive experience in recruitment advertising in local/national newspapers, evidenced by contactable references.
Panel usage: No guarantee of work allocation; work assigned based on CCMA requirements, specialisation, and geographical location.
CCMA reserves the right to limit panel size based on highest scores and specific goals.
Methodology
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf
Submit a practical and comprehensive implementation roll-out plan for recruitment advertising services.
The plan must address all aspects of the scope of work and deliverables, with detailed timelines.
It will be assessed on a 5-point scale (Excellent to Very Poor) based on detail, clarity, and practicality.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf
Must have extensive experience in recruitment advertising services in local/national newspapers.
Demonstrate experience across a diverse range of occupations (entry-level to executive).
Submit a company profile detailing areas of expertise, years in operation, and similar service experience.
Quality Management
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf
Minimum 5 years' demonstrable experience in recruitment advertising for entry-level to executive roles required.
Provide five contactable reference letters (not older than 3 years) on company letterhead, detailing services rendered.
Reference letters must include company name, physical address, period of service, type of services, and authorised signatory details.
Incomplete or disputed reference letters may lead to disqualification.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf
No pricing required for the panel appointment stage.
Pricing will be requested later when specific services are needed, using the 80/20 preference point system.
Quotation validity period: 90 days.
Ensure quotations are on official letterhead with all costs included.
Financial Requirements
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf (RFQ)
No pricing is required for the panel appointment stage.
Pricing will be requested later when specific recruitment advertising services are needed.
The 80/20 preference point system will apply at that stage.
Quotation validity period: 90 days.
Ensure your quotation states the total fixed amount, inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory: Submit a company profile detailing expertise, years in operation, and experience.
Provide five contactable reference letters (not older than 3 years) on company letterhead.
Submit proof of ownership documents:
Copy of founding documentation (e.g., CIPC registration).
Copy of ID documents for owners.
Medical certificate confirming disability (if claiming PWD points).
Failure to provide required documentation will result in non-allocation of preference points.
Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
Complete and submit the SBD4 Bidder's Disclosure form.
Complete and submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form.
Contractual Terms
Source: Specification for Appointment of a Panel of Recruitment Advertising Services.pdf
Contract duration: Three years.
Panel appointment is on an 'as and when required' basis with no guaranteed work.
Work allocation based on CCMA requirements, specialisation, and geographical location.
CCMA reserves the right to limit panel size based on highest scores and specific goals.
Failure to comply with mandatory requirements leads to disqualification.
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Mandatory requirement
Attend the compulsory virtual briefing session on 10 July 2026 at 11:00.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records TO THE T RECRUITMENT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
Provide five valid contactable reference letters (not older than 3 years) on company letterhead detailing recruitment advertising services.
Threshold: 3 years
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for TO THE T RECRUITMENT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
4Inferred operational need
The CCMA seeks to establish a panel of recruitment advertising service providers for a three-year period.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for TO THE T RECRUITMENT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
24Inferred operational need
Quotation validity period: 90 days.
Threshold: 90 days
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TO THE T RECRUITMENT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
35Inferred operational need
It is the responsibility of bidders to ensure that they can access the briefing link before the briefing session.
FAILURE TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL BRIEFING SESSION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION OF THE PROPOSAL.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria · eligibility
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for TO THE T RECRUITMENT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
The linked award records TO THE T RECRUITMENT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
53Scored criterion
Company Experience and Expertise (10 points): At least 5 years demonstrable experience in recruitment advertising for entry-level to executive roles. 5+ years = 10 points; less = 0 points.
Threshold: At least 5 years demonstrable experience in recruitment advertising f
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for TO THE T RECRUITMENT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
55Scored criterion
Implementation Roll-out Plan (40 points): Submit a practical, comprehensive plan addressing all scope of work and deliverables with detailed timelines. Assessed on a 5-point scale (Excellent=40, Very Good=32, Good=24, Poor=8, Very Poor=0).
Threshold: 40 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TO THE T RECRUITMENT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
70Inferred operational need
CCMA reserves the right to limit panel size based on highest scores and specific goals.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TO THE T RECRUITMENT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
APPOINTMENT OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF HYGIENE CARE SERVICES FOR 2 YEARS (24 MONTHS) AT THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION PREMISES IN PRETORIA, BRUMMERIANRF/ CORP EM 65 /2025-26