Government tenders in South Africa represent billions of rands in procurement opportunities annually. National departments, provincial governments, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises publish thousands of tenders each year, creating significant business opportunities for SMEs, B-BBEE compliant companies, and CSD-registered suppliers.
How Government Procurement Works
South African public procurement is governed by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). All government entities must follow Supply Chain Management (SCM) regulations, ensuring fair, transparent, and competitive bidding processes. The Central Supplier Database (CSD) serves as the single source of truth for government supplier information.
B-BBEE and Preferential Procurement
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) plays a crucial role in government tender evaluation. The Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) ensures that points are allocated based on B-BBEE status, giving qualifying enterprises a competitive advantage. Companies with higher B-BBEE levels often score additional preference points during tender evaluation.
Finding the Right Tenders
Okhantu aggregates tenders from multiple sources including eTender Portal, provincial tender bulletins, municipal websites, and state-owned enterprise portals. Our matching algorithm helps you find opportunities that align with your company's capabilities, sector expertise, and geographic presence. Set up alerts to receive notifications when new tenders matching your profile are published.
Tender Preparation Essentials
Successful tender submissions require proper documentation including tax clearance certificates (TCS-PIN), valid B-BBEE certificates, CSD registration, and completed SBD forms. Our guides and compliance tools help you prepare winning bids and maintain the documentation needed for government contracts.