APPOINTMENT OF AN INITIATOR TO INITIATE A DISCIPLINARY HEARINGClosed

Overview

Procurement of a professional legal services firm or individual to initiate a disciplinary hearing as SAFCOL’s initiator, specializing in labour law. The bidder must have deep labour-law expertise and experience in initiating/handling disciplinary actions at senior-management level in large organisations.

• Target bidders: legal firms or practitioners with extensive labour-law practice (minimum 15 years) and proven track record in high-level disciplinary proceedings (see Terms of Reference).
• Key deliverable: objective initiation and conduct of disciplinary proceedings in line with SAFCOL Policy and the Labour Relations Act.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years active labour-law experience; demonstrable complex disciplinary actions against senior management in large organisations.

• Ability to analyse background documents, formulate charges, and present a complex case before a presiding officer.

• Up-to-date knowledge of applicable case law and procedural requirements.

• Proven ability to prepare/present a case to safeguard SAFCOL’s interests; adherence to the Legal Practice Act.

• Willingness to include necessary costs in the quotation for delivery of the services.

• Compliance documents and references: CVs, three signed reference letters, company documentation, and registration details (see Returnable Documents).

• Returnable documents:

  • Fully completed RFQ and official quotation on letterhead
  • Latest Tax Clearance
  • Latest SANAS-accredited BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE)
  • CSD Report (or MAAN number)
  • ID copies of company directors
  • All SBD forms signed (as applicable)
  • Proof of company registration documents

• Evaluation (Phases 1–3) and specific goals (51%+ Black Owned) are detailed in the RFQ (see RFQFORANINITIATOR.pdf).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 24/06/2026 (RFQ closing; time per RFQ 12:00 PM).
• Submission method: email responses to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za; use RFQ number and description in the subject line.
• Queries: LindiweB@safcol.co.za (with RFQ number in subject); calls to 013 754 2700 / 060 960 6579.
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax clearance; CSD registration (register within 7 working days if not already on CSD); BBBEE verification (SANAS) or sworn affidavit; company documents; ID copies of directors.
• Briefing session: none (No compulsory briefing).
• Documents to obtain/submit: RFQ document (RFQIR/46/050/2026) and all Returnable Documents listed above (see RFQFORANINITIATOR.pdf).
• Data handling: SAFCOL will process bidder data solely for evaluation and award; personal data handling aligned with relevant laws.

(Notes: See attached RFQ document RFQFORANINITIATOR.pdf for full terms, evaluation criteria, and returnable documents.)