Repair & Maintenance: Health & Safety Agent x1
Tender Overview
- Project: SAPS LCRC Repair & Maintenance – Health & Safety Agent
- Tender No: Q26/019
- Issued by: Department of Public Works
Locations: - Bloemfontein
- Bethlehem
- Phuthaditjhaba
- Thaba Nchu
- Welkom
- Sasolburg
Closing Date: 1 April 2026 (11:00)
Category: Construction Health & Safety (Professional Services)
Objective
Appoint a Professional Construction Health & Safety Agent (Pr. CHSA) to ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) during repairs and maintenance of SAPS Local Crime Response Centres (LCRC).
Scope of Work
You’re not building — you’re overseeing safety compliance:
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage Health & Safety plans
- Conduct risk assessments & safety audits
- Monitor contractor compliance on-site
- Lead inspections & incident investigations
- Ensure proper documentation & reporting
- Manage project close-out safety files
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors & authorities
Technical Requirements
- Registered Construction Health & Safety professional
- Certifications such as NEBOSH / SACPCMP (Pr. CHSA)
- Ability to:
- Draft safety specs & plans
- Conduct audits & inspections
- Enforce compliance on-site
- Strong knowledge of:
- OHS Act
- Construction Regulations
- Professional indemnity insurance
Skills & Experience Needed
- Proven health & safety experience (construction projects)
- Strong risk management & auditing skills
- Ability to manage multi-site projects
- Experience working with government or infrastructure projects
- Good reporting and compliance documentation skills
What This Tender Really Is
This is a specialist consulting role, not a construction tender.
Ideal for:
- Safety consultants
- Registered CHSA professionals
- Engineering/safety firms
Not suitable for:
- General contractors without safety certification
- Small businesses without registered professionals
Opportunity Insight
- Lower competition than construction tenders (because it’s specialised)
- Good entry if you’re in professional services / compliance
- Can lead to long-term government contracts
Important Tips
- Your registration (SACPCMP) is critical → no registration = no chance
- Emphasize:
- Past projects (especially government)
- Certifications & team qualifications
- Strong methodology for safety management
- Prepare a solid technical proposal, not just pricing
Submission
Submit to:
DPWI Bid Box
18 President Brand Street
Bloemfontein