THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVIVCE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY SCHEMES OMBUD SERVICE (CSOS) FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.Closed

Overview

The CSOS seeks to appoint a service provider to provide internal audit services to the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) for a period of three (3) years. The engagement covers planning, execution, and reporting across risk management, internal control, governance, ICT audits, and probity reviews, with potential ad-hoc engagements as needed.

Requirements

• Mandatory professional registration for at least one director or the company with SAICA, IIASA, or IRBA.
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and ongoing tax compliance (SARS PIN/TCS) for the duration.
• Completion and submission of SBD 1, 3.3, 4, and 6.1 forms, plus supporting documents.
• Proven public-sector internal auditing experience; five team member CVs (excluding a Team Leader) with public-sector internal audit exposure; IT Auditor CV with CISA; one Team Leader/Director/Engagement Partner CV with required qualifications (honors/BTech, CA, CIA).
• References or fully completed bidder assessment form detailing relevant public-sector internal auditing engagements.
• A detailed methodology addressing sections 5.1–5.15 of the scope.
• Pricing: hourly rates for defined roles (Engagement Partner/Director, Senior Manager, Audit Supervisor, Internal Auditor, Specialist Auditor) for Year 1–3; include travel policy (outside Gauteng reimbursable).
• Specific-goals/substantive BBBEE criteria with evidence (EME/QSE status, ownership, rural/underdeveloped areas) for preferential points.
• Compliance with supply chain and anti-fronting provisions; potential site/due-diligence checks.

(From CSOS002-2026 INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES.pdf)

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 08 September 2026 at 12:00. Proposals must be deposited in CSOS’s bid box at Ground Floor, Die Anker Building, 1279 Mike Crawford Road, Centurion 0157 (CSOS002-2026).
• Submission format: one original copy plus an electronic USB; use official bid forms; pricing must follow the attached schedule (no amendments to prescribed categories).
• Documents to submit: SBD 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1; company profile; CVs; references or bidder assessment forms; methodology; CSD or tax compliance proofs; BBBEE documentation.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SARS tax-compliance status; valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; IT/QA certifications as applicable.
• Briefing: briefing details are provided in the attached documents (CSOS002-2026 INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES.pdf).
• Where to obtain documents: the full Terms of Reference and attachments are in the CSOS tender package (CSOS002-2026 INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES.pdf).

(Source: CSOS002-2026 INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES.pdf)