# 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.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-20.

- **Reference:** RFP/CMS/HRR/01/10/26
- **Issuer:** [Council for Medical Schemes](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-medical-schemes.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-20 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### 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").

## Description

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.

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.

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFP - Appointment of a service provider for job evaluation and benchmarking\_.pdf..pdf
- RFP - Appointment of a service provider for job evaluation and benchmarking\_.pdf

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