: Specification for the appointment of a service provider to render 600 hours of South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreting and voice-over to the GCIS

Overview

Provision of 600 hours of SASL interpreting and voice-over services to GCIS. This is a professional services contract for SASL interpreting, voice-over, and related material production across South Africa, open to providers with SASL-qualified interpreters and the capacity to deploy a team (2–4 interpreters for multi-day events) and to deliver both on-site and virtual services. Key qualifications are a minimum staff of four SASL interpreters and SAQA-accredited qualifications (NQF level 6 Language Practice with SASL as a specialization).

Requirements

• Minimum staff of 4 SASL interpreters; SAQA-accredited NQF 6 Language Practice with SASL specialization.
• Demonstrated SASL capabilities via: (i) a 10-minute video of four interpreters for SASL interpreting and voice-over; (ii) a 10-minute video of simultaneous SASL interpreting with at least two interpreters; videos must be uploaded to USB and submitted with the proposal; ensure video integrity (no corruption).
• Competency in both signing and voice interpreting.
• Dedicated account manager with detailed CV; ability to respond to GCIS queries; contract management via SLA.
• References: at least 3 signed reference letters from recent clients (last 5 years).
• Resources: access to transport/network for SA-wide service, internet connectivity (20–50 Mbps download, 5–20 Mbps upload), GCIS studios access for recording.
• Rates: submit quotes per hour (not exceeding R1,600 per interpreter) with VAT included; transport at government fuel rates.
• Compliance: VAT/TCS/CSD tax clearance requirements; positive vetting and standard GCC/SCC contract terms; SLA to follow.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 06 November 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ 012-2026/2027). (RFQ 012 2026 2027 - Specification for the appointment of a service provider to render 600 hours of SASL interpreting and voice-over services to the GCIS.pdf)
• Briefing: Non-compulsory hybrid briefing, 30 October 2026, 10:00–12:00, link provided in the RFQ. (RFQ 012 2026/2027 - ... .pdf)
• Submission: Hand-deliver or post a sealed envelope to GCIS tender box, Tshedimosetso House, Hatfield, Pretoria; no email submissions accepted. (RFQ 012 2026/2027 - ... .pdf)
• Documents to submit: official bid forms (SBD1, SBD3.3 Pricing Schedule, SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure), pricing schedule, and complete documentation; bid validity 90 days.
• Registrations: ensure Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN or CSD registration) per SARS guidelines; include relevant certificates for consortiums.
• Documents location: bid documents are as per the RFQ 012-2026/2027 specification package. (RFQ 012 2026 2027 - Specification for the appointment of a service provider to render 600 hours of SASL interpreting and voice-over services to the GCIS.pdf)