Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to establish a panel for the provision of strategic marketing, branding, and corporate affairs services for Eskom and its subsidiaries. The services are to be delivered on an as-and-when-required basis over a period of five years, supporting Eskom's corporate communication and branding initiatives.

Scope

The scope encompasses a wide range of marketing and corporate affairs activities, including:

• Development of event concepts and strategies
• Booking and management of suppliers for events
• Production of event collateral such as invitations, posters, and promotional items
• Logistics management for events
• Preparation of event close-out reports
• Handling of crisis/issues management and strategic planning
• Execution of various event types including corporate, urban, rural, school, and community activations

The services also include managing client relationships, sourcing local suppliers for community events, and ensuring safety protocols for large gatherings exceeding 2,500 guests.

Technical Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Experience in developing event concepts, managing logistics, and producing collateral
• Ability to handle multiple events per client, including both small and large-scale activations
• Experience in managing corporate and community events with varying guest numbers
• Provision of CVs and evidence of at least 1,000 staff-years of experience in strategic planning and crisis management
• Established relationships with reliable suppliers across core services (catering, technical staging, décor, etc.)
• Experience sourcing local suppliers for community-based events
• Implementation of safety measures for large-scale events with more than 2,500 attendees

Skills Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Strong project management and logistical coordination skills
• Expertise in event concept development and collateral production
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and diverse event types
• Excellent client liaison and account management capabilities, including dedicated account directors
• Experience in crisis and issues management within strategic marketing contexts
• Robust supplier network and good financial standing with suppliers
• Knowledge of safety protocols for large-scale events
• Ability to provide evidence of past awards or industry recognition within the last 36 months