PROVISION OF BOARD SECRETARY SERVICES FOR SIX (6) MONTHSClosed

Overview

NRWDI is seeking a suitably qualified independent contractor to provide board secretarial, governance, compliance and legal advisory services to its Board for six months. The engagement covers governance advisory, minute-taking, agenda development, board administration, and support for audits, with a hybrid work model (onsite at NRWDI Midrand and at board meeting venues). The estimated scope is 240–275 hours over six months, with a six-month initial term that may be renewed.

Requirements

• Lead resource with NQF level 7–9 qualifications in law, governance or commerce and relevant professional accreditations (e.g., IoDSA, CGISA, LPC)
• Demonstrated governance/secretarial experience; reference letters for similar projects
• Ability to deliver across meetings, minute-taking, agenda development, and governance advisory
• Availability to work hybrid (Midrand office and meeting venues) and to provide necessary tools
• Compliance with corporate governance, PFMA, NRWDI charters and relevant legislation
• Insurance: professional indemnity; sign a Service Level and Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Tax compliance, BBBEE (certificate or affidavit), CSD registration, and ID copies of owners/directors
• SBD forms completed (SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and quotes submitted by closing time
• ISO 9001:2015 certification (indicate status)

(From the attached RFQ document NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF BOARD SECRETARY SERVICES.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 01 October 2026 at 11:00; quotes must be emailed to procurement@nrwdi.org.za before the deadline (clarifications to Moses Shandukani at the same address). (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF BOARD SECRETARY SERVICES.pdf)
• Submission method: email; include all required documents; the mailbox limit is 10MB per email and you may send multiple emails
• Documents to submit: pricing schedule with firm rates (excluding VAT, VAT as a separate line), completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1, BBBEE certificate or affidavit, CSD search results, tax clearance status, lead resource CV and qualifications, reference letters, proof of accreditations
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; tax matters in order; ISO status if applicable
• Briefing session: at NRWDI offices, 72 New Road, Glen Austin AH, Midrand 1685; date/time not specified in the RFQ
• Documents to obtain: RFQ documents are available from NRWDI (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF BOARD SECRETARY SERVICES.pdf)