Random Drug Testing, Post-Incident Testing 2026

Random Drug Testing, Post-Incident Testing 2026

Job Details

• Job Title: Provision of Random Drug Testing, Post-Incident Testing and Awareness Training for Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
• Tender Number: HOAC HO 52828
• Client / Employer: Transnet SOC Ltd – Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)
• Tender Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Contract Duration: Three (3) years, on an as-and-when-required basis
• Geographical Scope: National (multiple depots and sub-depots across all provinces)
• Closing Date & Time: Friday, 06 February 2026 – 10:00

Job Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a qualified and accredited service provider to conduct random drug testing, post-incident drug testing, and drug awareness training across Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager operations nationally. The objective is to promote a safe, drug-free working environment, ensure compliance with occupational health and railway safety regulations, and support Transnet’s safety culture.

Scope of Work

The appointed service provider will be required to:

Drug Testing Services

• Conduct random drug testing at TRIM depots and sub-depots nationwide

• Perform post-incident drug testing within prescribed timeframes

• Collect samples (urine and/or saliva) using approved testing methods

• Manage chain of custody, sample handling, and documentation

• Arrange confirmatory laboratory testing for substances including:

  • Cocaine

  • Opiates

  • PCP

  • Other specified substances

Training & Awareness

• Deliver drug awareness and education training to:

  • Employees

  • Occupational health nurses

  • Relevant TRIM personnel

• Provide training on:

  • Drug abuse awareness

  • Workplace safety policies

  • Testing procedures and consequences

Technical Requirements

• Use of SANAS-accredited laboratories for confirmatory testing (GC-MS)

• Provision of saliva-based drug screening equipment capable of detecting six (6) specified drugs

• Laboratory confirmation results to be provided within 48–96 hours

• Deployment of qualified and registered nurses to conduct testing nationally

• Implementation of infectious medical waste management protocols

• Maintenance of legally defensible chain of custody procedures

• Compliance with:

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

  • Railway safety regulations

  • Transnet safety and access requirements

Skills & Competency Requirements

The service provider must demonstrate:

• Proven experience in workplace drug testing programmes

• Capability to deliver services nationally with sufficient staffing and logistics

• Accredited laboratory partnerships (SANAS or equivalent)

• Strong project and operational management capabilities

• Experience in medical waste disposal and compliance

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, data protection, and legal integrity of test results

• Capacity to conduct safety-compliant operations within a railway environment

Briefing Session

• Date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

• Time: 11:00

• Venue: Microsoft Teams

• Compulsory: No

Contract Nature

• Long-term framework agreement (3 years)

• Services provided on an as-and-when-required basis

• No guaranteed volume of work

• Appointment subject to Transnet’s procurement and compliance processes

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