APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARSClosed

Overview

Procurement of a panel of internal audit service providers for a 3-year term to support MICT SETA’s Internal Audit function on a co-sourced basis. Target bidders are audit firms with strong internal auditing credentials (CIA/CA(SA) or CISA/ISACA, IIA-aligned) and proven experience across governance, IT, data analytics, and financial/audit engagements.

Requirements

• Engagement Director: minimum 10 years of auditing experience, at least 5 years in a Senior Manager role; Honours in Accounting/Auditing/Finance or similar; CIA or CA(SA).
• Project Team Leader/Manager: minimum 6 years auditing, at least 3 years in a leadership role; Honours degree; CIA or CA(SA); IIA or SAICA affiliation for all team members.
• Project Team: at least three audit staff with 3+ years’ auditing experience; certified qualifications (BTech or higher) for team members; IIA/SAICA memberships for all three.
• ICT Auditor: minimum 5 years ICT auditing/IT assurance; BTech or higher plus CISA or ISACA membership.
• Deliverables: adherence to IIA Global Internal Audit Standards; independence and knowledge transfer to in-house team; engagement letters, audit programmes, working papers, final reports, and follow-ups.
• Experience: six client reference letters covering Governance, IT/cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Performance, Operational, and Financial Audits.
• Compliance: mandatory CSD registration, SARS tax compliance (PIN/TCS), and other statutory/SCM requirements.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 27 August 2026 at 11:00 (SA time). Queries due five days before closing (bidqueries@mict.org.za). (see BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf)
• Submission method: sealed envelope with 1 hard copy + 1 USB, deposited in the tender box at MICT SETA Head Office, 19 Richards Drive, Gallagher Convention Centre, West Wing Level 3, Midrand. (see BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf)
• Documents to submit: official forms (SBD 1 Part A&B, Form A, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), pricing schedule/costing, and mandatory registrations (CSD, Tax/VAT status). Consortium/JV details if applicable. (see BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf)
• pre-qualifications: register on CSD; provide SARS Tax PIN/TCS as applicable; ensure English submission. (see BID DOCUMENT -MICT-SETA-AI-05-2026.pdf)
• Briefing session: N/A. Bid validity: 120 days from closing date.