PROVISION OF INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS

Overview

The tender is for the provision of Internal Audit Services for a period of three years for ECSECC. It targets professional, public-sector internal audit expertise, requiring adherence to Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and IPPF, PFMA, and GRAP, with an outsourced Chief Audit Executive and a team of qualified auditors. Preference may be given to bidders with East London presence and strong coordination capability with AGSA and other assurance providers.

Requirements

• Proven internal audit experience in a public-sector or PFMA/GRAP environment;
• Demonstrated risk-based internal audit methodology aligned to GIAS and QAIP, with a three-year rolling plan and annual risk-based plan;
• Ability to provide specialist resources (IT, cybersecurity, data governance) as needed;
• Independence and conflict-of-interest safeguards;
• Capability to coordinate combined assurance with AGSA and other providers;
• Key personnel with appropriate qualifications (IIA and/or SAICA/CIA/CA) and an identified engagement leader;
• Detailed organogram, CVs, qualifications, and proof of registration;
• Location preference or operating presence in East London;
• Compliance: tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and GCC compliance;
• Document set: SBD 1, Tax Clearance, Annexure A Pricing Schedule, SBD 4, GCC, and pre-qualification materials; SBD 6.1 not required at bid stage; pricing must align with Annexure A/B (ToRs).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 24 November 2026 at 15:00 (closing date/time) (ToRs).
• Briefing: compulsory 03 November 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams (link in ToRs); attendance by organization name required.
• Submission method: electronic submissions accepted; or physical delivery to ECSECC at 69 Frere Road, Vincent, KuGompo City (with two hard copies and an electronic PDF on a flash drive) (ToRs). Alternatively, provide a cloud link or zipped package to tenders@ecsecc.org and tenders.ecsecc@gmail.com (reference ECS05/26/27) (ToRs).
• Documents to submit: costed proposal showing ability to perform services and total offer; proof of competency (qualifications, CVs); signed SBD forms; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; pre-qualification documents (SBD 1, Tax Clearance, Annexure A, SBD 4, GCC) (Table 1 in Annexure). Bids may be followed by presentations/demonstrations (ToRs).
• Registrations/Pre-qualifications: ensure Tax compliance and CSD verification; bid must meet GCC and other statutory requirements (ToRs).
• Where to obtain documents: bid documents available on the Government e-Tender Portal and ECSECC website (ToRs); pricing and risk-related annexures: ANNEXURE A, ANNEXURE C, ANNEXURE B (pricing and reference letters).