Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to establish a panel of qualified internal audit service providers capable of delivering specialised audits and related services to South African Tourism. The panel aims to enhance the organisation's internal audit capacity, ensuring efficient, scalable, and expert assurance and advisory services aligned with the organisation's strategic and operational needs.

Scope

The scope encompasses the provision of a broad range of specialised internal audit services, including:

• Financial audits
• Governance and compliance audits
• Technical advice in areas such as ICT, marketing, Digitech, and TGCSA
• SCM probity assessments
• Business unit maturity assessments

The services are intended to support South African Tourism's internal audit strategic plan, covering assurance and advisory functions that contribute to organisational governance, risk management, and control processes.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements specify that bidders must:

• Demonstrate relevant experience with a minimum of three (3) years in specialised audits and related services, supported by reference letters.
• Provide a comprehensive project approach and plan, detailing:
• Execution methodology
• Key phases and tasks
• Timelines and resource requirements
• Show team competencies, including qualifications (minimum NQF level 8 for key personnel) and experience, particularly for the proposed director/partner and senior staff.
• Be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof of registration.
• Meet mandatory criteria such as professional association memberships (e.g., SAICA, IIA) and quality assurance reviews.
• Submit a detailed pricing schedule aligned with DPSA rates, using the fixed Rate card model specified in Annexure H.
• Provide supporting documentation for all claims related to ownership, experience, and compliance, including proof of black ownership, youth ownership, SMME status, and other specific goals as applicable.
• Adhere to confidentiality, anti-corruption, and ethical standards, including declarations of interest and compliance with relevant legislation such as POPIA.

The evaluation process will include administrative, technical, and price assessments, with a minimum threshold of 70% for technical qualification to proceed to the final price and preference evaluation stage.