The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) seeks to appoint a reputable service provider to conduct job evaluation and grading for all CMS positions using the Paterson Grading System and perform a salary benchmarking exercise to ensure organisational consistency, alignment, and competitiveness within the industry.Closed

Overview

CMS seeks a service provider to conduct job evaluation and grading for all CMS positions using the Paterson Grading System and to perform a salary benchmarking exercise. Target bidders are experienced remuneration consultants with proven capability in job evaluation, salary benchmarking, internal equity, and equal-pay considerations, preferably with exposure to the public sector and Paterson-based grading. (RFP/CMS/HRR/01/10/26)

Requirements

• Proven experience in job evaluation and salary benchmarking, aligned to Paterson Grading.
• At least one remuneration/reward expert on the project team registered with the South African Reward Association (SARA); provide proof, CV, and designation.
• Submission must include CVs and certified copies of qualifications; all certifications must be valid.
• Two testimonial letters from public-sector clients confirming completed job evaluation/grading work (from Jan 2021–closing date).
• Completion of bid documents on official forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and proof of authority.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN or Tax Compliance Status; CSD number if no TCS; tax-compliance verifying documents.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; sign and attach per specific goals rules.
• Adhere to contract terms including a maximum 3-month contract period; SLA governs delivery.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 20 October 2026 at 11:00; late bids not accepted. (RFP - Appointment of a service provider for job evaluation and benchmarking_.pdf)
• Delivery address for bid documents: Block A, Eco Glades 2 Office Park, 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Park, Centurion, 0157.
• Documents to submit: completed RFQ documents including SBD1, SBD4 and SBD6.1; SARS PIN; CSD/NTDB report; valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; certified copies of IDs and CIPC docs as required; annexures with CVs and qualifications.
• Pre-qualifications: register on CSD; provide SARS PIN; provide B-BBEE documentation; provide proof of SARA membership for key personnel.
• Attachments: refer to the RFP PDFs for full requirements and scoring criteria (e.g., Phase 1 mandatory criteria, Phase 2 technical criteria, and Phase 3 price/goals).
• Notes: the CMS may extend the closing date and will not reimburse bid costs. Contracted work is to be supervised by CMS staff; adherence to CMS guidelines is required. (RFP texts)

Document references: RFPs and tender details are in the attached PDFs (e.g., "RFP - Appointment of a service provider for job evaluation and benchmarking_.pdf").