Expression of interest in appointing a panel of attorneys for a period of 36 monthsClosed

Overview

This Expression of Interest seeks to appoint a panel of attorneys for a 36-month term to provide external legal services to the Moses Kotane Research Institute, focusing on civil and labour litigation. The panel targets law firms with LLB or equivalent, Legal Practice Council registration, right of appearance in the High Court, and based in KwaZulu-Natal. The arrangement includes a fixed rate of R1380.00 per hour (incl VAT, excl disbursements and expert fees) and requires service level agreements per assignment.

Requirements

• Human resources
  • LLB or equivalent
  • Right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa
  • 2026 valid letter of good standing with Legal Practice Council
  • Based in KwaZulu-Natal; right of appearance and 5+ years post-admission experience; corporate law experience advantageous
• Company/compliance
  • Proof of current LPC registration
  • Right of appearance in the High Court
  • Fidelity Fund certificate (valid and current)
• Administrative/compliance
  • Central Supplier Database full report
  • BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Tax clearance certificate
• Commercial
  • Fixed rate: R1380.00/hour (incl VAT), disbursements and counsel/expert fees excluded
  • 36-month appointment; possible rotation for engagements
  • Service Level Agreement for each assignment; direct reporting to MKRI Manager Legal Services

(EOI for Legal Panel.pdf..pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline and subject: Submit by 20 July 2026 at 11:00; reference MKRIEOI01/2026/2027 in the email subject line (EOI for Legal Panel.pdf..pdf).
• Method: Email submissions to quotations@moseskotane.com (EOI file path indicates electronic submission).
• Documents to submit: Stage 1 admin forms and Stage 1 Part B mandatory requirements (LLB, LPC, good standing, etc.); evidence for tax clearance; Central Supplier Database report; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; reference letters and CVs for key personnel (Annexures A and B in the attached document).
• Pre-qualifications: CSD report, tax clearance, BBBEE status; proof of legal practice registrations.
• Enquiries: Legal and SCM contacts provided in the EOI (see attached document for emails).

Note: Specific briefing session details are not stated in the attached text. For clarifications, use the contacts above.