# Appointment of a specialist consultant to support the establishment and operationalization of the International Office at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)

> This tender closed on 2026-10-05.

- **Reference:** RFQ MUT 504/2026R
- **Issuer:** [Mangosuthu University of Technology](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/mangosuthu-university-of-technology.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for Quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-28
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-05 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a specialist consultant to establish and operationalize the International Office at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT).** The scope covers strategic advisory, policy development, capacity building and systems design for a fully functional International Office, including partnerships, mobility, funding opportunities and governance. Suitable bidders are consultants with extensive higher education internationalisation experience, capacity-building and project management skills, preferably with SA university experience and Erasmus+/Horizon Europe knowledge. BBBEE 80/20 applies.

#### Requirements
- Extensive experience in higher education internationalisation
- Proven track record establishing or strengthening university international offices
- Knowledge of the DHET Policy Framework for Internationalisation (2020)
- Experience within South African higher education institutions
- Expertise in Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes
- Track record securing or supporting international funding proposals
- Experience facilitating executive/institutional workshops
- Knowledge of international policy, governance and partnership management
- Experience with Universities of Technology is advantageous
- Mandatory documentation: RFQ compliance, company registration (CIPC or MUT vendor), valid SARS Tax Compliance Status; BBBEE certificate for preference; CSD number optional

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 05 October 2026 at 10:00; no intermediate briefing is indicated
- Submission method: Completed quotation via email to philly@mut.ac.za
- Documents to submit: Company profile, detailed methodology/approach, understanding of assignment, CVs of key personnel, evidence of similar projects, at least three references, proposed project plan with timelines; financial proposal (separate if required by MUT procedures)
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: SARS Tax Clearance Pin; company registration (CIPC or MUT Vendor); CSD number optional; BBBEE certificate for preference
- Clarifications: direct questions to MUT buyer at philly@mut.ac.za
- Briefing session: None compulsory
- Where to obtain bid documents: MUT tenders portal https://www.mut.ac.za/tenders-procurement/ (RFQ MUT 504/2026R)
- Deliverables (per Section 4): Inception Report; Internationalisation diagnostic; Workshop materials; Training manuals; Operational Framework and SOPs; Governance Framework; Staffing Model; Funding Toolkit; Final Implementation Roadmap (3–5 years)
- Duration: 3–6 months; payment terms: 30 days after valid invoice

## Description

Appointment of a specialist consultant to support the establishment and operationalization of the International Office at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)

Appointment of a specialist consultant to support the establishment and operationalization of the International Office at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)

BBBEE Scoring: 80/20 Mandatory Documents: Refer to a document

## Documents

- Tender Document

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## Published on

- [Mangosuthu University of Technology Tenders](https://www.mut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rfq-504R-2026.pdf)

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