30 WOLMARANS STREET - JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG - 2001
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GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Aug 2026
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Summary
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) is seeking quotations for the provision of HR talent acquisition services on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of twelve months. This tender is aimed at executive search firms to support the end-to-end recruitment of executive and senior management positions, as well as other scarce and critical roles, including background screening and psychometric assessments.
Key Requirements
Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in recruitment and selection for Executive and Senior Management positions.
Submit 5 project-specific reference letters from the past 5 years, on official letterhead, signed by an authorised HR representative, with verifiable contact details.
The proposed Project Manager must hold a B Degree (NQF7) in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Administration and have 5 years' HR recruitment experience.
The bidder must have at least 3 employees (excluding the bidder) with a National Diploma (NQF6) and 5 years' HR recruitment experience; submit CVs and certified qualifications not older than 3 months.
All fees must be quoted inclusive of VAT and are payable only upon successful placement and signing of an employment contract.
The technical/functionality evaluation has a minimum threshold of 80 points out of 100; failure to meet this will result in disqualification.
Closing date for submissions is 12 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
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RFQ _TALENT ACQUISITION SERVICES 10369524 AUGUST 2026.docx
PRASA seeks a service provider for HR talent acquisition services on an as-and-when-required basis for 12 months. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system (price and specific goals) with a mandatory 80% minimum threshold on technical/functionality evaluation. Bids must be hand-delivered by 12 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
SCOPE OF WORK FOR HR Talent Acquisition Services.docx
PRASA is seeking an executive search firm to provide HR talent acquisition services on an as-needed basis for 12 months. The scope covers end-to-end recruitment for executives, senior management, and scarce/critical roles, including background screening and psychometric assessments.
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Source: RFQ _TALENT ACQUISITION SERVICES 10369524 AUGUST 2026.docx
This tender is for the provision of HR Talent Acquisition Services to PRASA.
The contract period is twelve (12) months, on an as and when required basis.
Services include end-to-end recruitment for Executive and Senior Management positions, advertising, response handling, shortlisting, background screening, and competency/psychometric assessments.
The successful bidder will be required to sign a contract with PRASA under PRASA's General Conditions of Purchase.
The scope is limited to the services described; no other goods or services are included.
Important Dates
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Closing date: 12 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Bid validity period: 60 business days from closing date.
No other specific dates (e.g., briefings, site visits) mentioned.
Contact Information
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Submit your quotation in a sealed envelope addressed to PRASA before the closing date and time.
Bids must be hand delivered only to: Ms Lulama Lufundo, 30 Wolmarans Street, Johannesburg, Umjantshi Building (opposite Gautrain Station), Reception Area.
Ensure you sign the submission register.
Late or incomplete quotations will not be considered.
Use the official forms provided (SBDs, etc.) – do not re-type them.
Mandatory returnable documents must be submitted at closing; failure will lead to disqualification.
Basic compliance documents (e.g., ID copies, B-BBEE certificate, CSD number, tax clearance) must be submitted within 5 days after award, otherwise disqualification.
Do not include documents relating to other quotations or proposals.
Any additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter.
No canvassing of SCM officers or PRASA employees between closing and award.
Complaints about the bid process can be sent to [email protected] with bid details.
Quotations must remain valid for 60 working days from closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
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Evaluation is in three stages:
Stage 1A (Mandatory Compliance): Submit all mandatory documents (completed SBD forms, declarations, signed joint venture agreement if applicable). Disqualification if missing.
Stage 1B (Basic Compliance): Submit documents (ID copies, B-BBEE certificate, CSD number, tax clearance, company registration) within 5 days after award, else disqualification.
Stage 2 (Technical/Functionality): Minimum threshold of 80% on technical criteria. Bidders scoring below 80% are eliminated.
Stage 3 (Price & Specific Goals): 80 points for price (lowest acceptable tender gets 80, others formula) + 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE: Black Women Owned, Black Youth Owned, Owned by Black People with Disability, B-BBEE Level 1 or 2, EME/QSE 51% Black Owned – each 4 points).
Technical criteria (100 points total):
Experience of bidder (30 points): Minimum 5 years' experience in recruitment and selection for Executive and Senior Management positions. Provide company profile and 5 reference letters on client letterhead with verifiable contacts.
Qualifications of bidder (20 points): B Degree in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Administration (NQF Level 7). Certified copies.
Qualifications & experience of project manager (20 points): NQF Level 7 degree + 5 years HR management experience (recruitment & selection). Submit CV and certified qualifications.
Staffing requirements (20 points): Minimum 3 employees (excluding bidder) with National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Administration and 5 years' HR experience. Submit CVs and certified qualifications.
Bidders must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers.
Disclosure of any relationship with state employees or PRASA staff required.
PRASA may negotiate price if not market-related; if no agreement, may cancel.
Technical Specifications
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Scope: Provision of HR Talent Acquisition Services for a period of twelve (12) months, on an as and when required basis.
The services include recruitment and selection for Executive and Senior Management positions.
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Description
Source: SCOPE OF WORK FOR HR Talent Acquisition Services.docx
The scope covers the appointment of a service provider for HR talent acquisition services for a period of twelve (12) months on an as-and-when-required basis.
The provider will handle end-to-end recruitment for executive, senior management, and scarce/critical positions, including sourcing, screening, assessments, and reporting.
Important Dates
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Closing date: 12 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
No other dates (e.g., briefing, site visit, clarification deadline) are mentioned in the document.
Submission Guidelines
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Submit your quotation by the closing date: 12 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Required returnable documents:
Completed pricing schedule (Annexure A) with all fees inclusive of VAT.
Company profile demonstrating at least 5 years' experience in recruitment for Executive and Senior Management positions.
Five (5) project-specific reference letters from clients within the past 5 years, on official letterhead, signed by an authorised HR representative, with verifiable contact details.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copy of qualification (not older than 3 months) for the proposed Project Manager (must have B Degree in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Admin NQF7 and 5 years' experience).
CVs and certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months) for at least 3 team members (must have National Diploma NQF6 and 5 years' experience in HR Recruitment).
Disqualification risks: Failure to meet the minimum threshold of 80 points in the technical/functionality evaluation will result in disqualification. Incomplete submissions or missing required documents may also lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
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Minimum threshold: 80 points in technical/functionality evaluation.
Scoring criteria (total 100 points):
Experience of the bidder (30 points): Minimum 5 years' experience in executive/senior management recruitment. Score 5 if 5+ years, 0 if less.
Reference letters (30 points): Submit 5 project-specific reference letters from past 5 years. Score 5 for 5 letters, 4 for 4, etc., 0 for none.
Qualifications and experience of project manager (20 points): Must have B Degree (NQF7) in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Admin and 5 years' HR recruitment experience. Score 5 if met, 0 if not.
Staffing requirements (20 points): Minimum 3 employees (excluding bidder) with National Diploma (NQF6) and 5 years' HR recruitment experience. Score 5 for 3+ personnel, 4 for 2 personnel, 0 otherwise.
All supporting documents (CVs, certified qualifications) must be not older than 3 months.
Technical Specifications
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The service provider will support PRASA in end-to-end talent sourcing and acquisition for Executive (F1-F4), Senior Management (E1-E5), and other scarce/critical roles.
Deliverables include:
Provide categorized lists of applicants (A, B, C) with a full report and reasons for elimination.
Profile applicants in groupings as determined by the department.
Bidders must complete the pricing schedule provided in the document.
Compliance Requirements
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No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB) are mentioned in the document. Bidders should ensure they meet standard PRASA procurement requirements as applicable.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
30 WOLMARANS STREET - JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG - 2001
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