RE-ISSUE: APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLY QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDER(S) TO RENDER INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Overview

RFP to appoint an independently qualified Internal Audit service provider(s) to render internal audit services for SACNASP for a three-year term, including IT governance, risk maturity assessment, and proactive governance/risk advisory. The tender targets qualified service providers with internal audit capabilities, registered auditors, and proof of membership in a recognized professional body (IIA SA/IRBA/SAICA or SACNASP-approved).

Requirements

• Mandatory Phase 1 qualifications:
• Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with a valid active number
• Completed SBD forms: SBD4, SBD6.1, SBD8, SBD9
• SARS Tax Clearance or Tax Compliance Status PIN
• Valid B-BBEE verification (certificate or acceptable affidavit)
• Pricing with VAT included, cost breakdown for services
• Proof of registration/membership with IIA SA/IRBA/SAICA or SACNASP-approved body (director’s membership if applicable)
• Phase 2 (Technical/Functional) criteria (scores out of 100; minimum 70 required):
• Criterion 1: Company experience (years in internal audit) – up to 15 points
• Criterion 2: Internal audits of public entities > R15m revenue – up to 20 points
• Criterion 3: Staff compliment – up to 20 points
• Criterion 4: Team expertise (key personnel) – up to 25 points
• Criterion 5: Methodology and approach – up to 20 points
• Phase 3: Evaluation under 80/20 or 90/10 Preferential Points System (price plus specific goals); total 100 points

Deliverables and governance commitments (summarized):

• Provide internal audit with risk-based three-year plan and annual plan
• IT governance review, risk maturity assessment, and action plans with monitoring
• Independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls; reports to AR&ICT and CEO
• Compliance with IIA Standards and ethics; private AR&ICT session for auditor independence

Confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations apply.

Notes: All details above are drawn from the SACNASP RFP SAC2610-016 documents (SAC2610-016 Appointment of Internal Auditors.pdf).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 30 October 2026 at 17:00 (no late bids) (SAC2610-016.pdf)
• Submission method: via email to scm@sacnasp.org.za (Subject: SAC2610-016 INTERNAL AUDITORS)
• Documents to submit (minimum of 5, clearly labeled):
  • Mandatory Documents
  • Company Profile
  • Technical project proposal (methodology and timelines)
  • Pricing (or included in proposal)
  • References
• Mandatory registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration, Tax clearance, B-BBEE, professional body membership, pricing breakdown
• Briefing session: None
• Inquiries: Pontsho Mamabolo, Pontsho.Mamabolo@sacnasp.org.za; tel 012-748-6500
• Where to obtain documents: attached tender documents (SAC2610-016.pdf)