Checklist

Sell to government

Registering as a supplier and finding tenders.

  1. 1

    Make sure your tax affairs are compliant and get your tax compliance status.

    SARS eFiling ↗
  2. 2

    Register on the Central Supplier Database (free).

    Central Supplier Database ↗
  3. 3

    Have your B-BBEE certificate or EME affidavit ready.

    the dtic (B-BBEE affidavits) ↗
  4. 4

    Check any industry registration the work needs (for example CIDB for construction).

  5. 5

    Find opportunities on the national tenders portal and provincial/municipal sites.

    eTenders ↗
  6. 6

    Read every tender document carefully; late or incomplete bids are rejected.