Okhahlamba Local Municipality has published an open tender (COR04/2026) for establishing a panel of occupational health professionals to render comprehensive medical services to municipal employees. This three-year contract presents a significant opportunity for qualified doctors and medical practices to partner with a KwaZulu-Natal municipality.
Bid documentation is available from 22 June 2026, with submissions closing on 23 July 2026 at 12:00. Service providers registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) are eligible to bid. The functionality evaluation threshold is 70%, with an 80/20 preference points system applying to this tender.
Scope of Services Required
The successful service provider will deliver comprehensive occupational health services including:
Medical Surveillance Services
- Baseline and periodic medical examinations with X-ray reports
- Vaccination programmes including Hepatitis B for waste employees
- Post-injury and exit medical assessments
- Pension fund medical examination documentation
Employee Wellness Programmes
- Alcohol and substance abuse testing and training (bi-annually)
- Face-to-face counselling services
- Chronic medication management
- Health and wellness education initiatives
Specialist Services
The panel requires expertise across multiple disciplines including general practitioners, radiologists for medical imaging, psychologists for employee wellness, and medico-legal oversight for clinical governance and risk management.
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
Bidders must meet specific functionality requirements to qualify for further evaluation. The minimum functionality score is 70%, and documentary proof must support all claims. Key evaluation criteria include:
- MBCHB degree or equivalent recognised in South Africa
- Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Basic Life Support or Advanced Trauma Management certification
- Dispensing license and proof of registration with HPCSA and SASOM
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in occupational health
- Three demonstrable references with satisfactory performance history
- Business experience in the government sector
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Submission Requirements
All bids must include CSD registration (report not older than 3 months), SARS tax compliance status verification, company registration documents, certified identity documents of directors, and B-BBEE Status Level Verification certificates. Mandatory documentation includes a rates bill/proof of residence and a Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Labour.
Download Tender Documents: Download COR 04/2026 Tender Document
Submission Address: Tender Box, Okhahlamba Local Municipality, 259 Kingsway Street, Municipal Building, Bergville, 3350
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Tender Published: 22 June 2026
- Closing Date: 23 July 2026 at 12:00
- Briefing Session: Not applicable
- Bid Validity Period: 90 days from closing date
The municipality reserves the right to appoint multiple service providers and is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid. All queries should be directed to Z Makhaza at 036-448-8096 or zanele.makhaza@okhahlamba.gov.za.
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