Upgrading of the Temporary Bus Depot Facilities ( Botshabelo) 2026
Job Details
- Project Title: Upgrading of the Temporary Bus Depot Facilities
- Tender Number: MMM/BID 820:2025/2026
- Employer: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
- Tender Category: Construction and Building Services
- Project Location: Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu
- CIDB Grading Required: 5 CE or higher
- Eligible Emerging Contractors: 4 CE Potentially Emerging Enterprises that satisfy the tender criteria may submit offers.
- Tender Closing Date: 28 July 2026 at 11:30
- Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 09 July 2026 at 10:00
- Briefing Venue: Floreat Hall, Bram Fischer Building, Corner Maakgraf & Nelson Mandela, Bloemfontein
- Project Objective: To upgrade the temporary bus depot facilities to improve infrastructure, safety, functionality, and operational efficiency.
Job Description
The successful contractor will be responsible for upgrading the temporary bus depot facilities for the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. The project involves carrying out civil engineering and building works, supplying all required labour, materials, equipment, and machinery, and ensuring that all construction activities comply with municipal specifications, engineering standards, quality requirements, and occupational health and safety legislation.
The contractor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and completing all construction activities within the agreed project timeframe and budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Upgrade the temporary bus depot infrastructure.
- Prepare and establish the construction site.
- Supply all labour, materials, plant, equipment, and machinery required for the project.
- Execute all civil engineering and general building works.
- Construct, repair, and upgrade depot facilities according to approved specifications.
- Carry out structural improvements and rehabilitation works where required.
- Supervise construction personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Coordinate daily site activities and project operations.
- Ensure compliance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and Construction Regulations.
- Maintain a safe working environment throughout the project.
- Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to project schedules.
- Manage project resources efficiently.
- Conduct site inspections and rectify defects where necessary.
- Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, and construction documentation.
- Liaise with municipal representatives, project managers, and consulting engineers.
- Ensure compliance with municipal construction standards and contractual requirements.
- Complete final inspections, site clean-up, and practical completion handover.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Valid CIDB Grade 5 CE registration or higher.
- 4 CE Potentially Emerging Enterprises may be considered if they meet the tender criteria.
- Proven experience in civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects.
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting.
- Submission of tenders using the official tender documentation only.
- Compliance with all functionality requirements specified in the bid documents.
- Ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe.
Technical Requirements
- Civil engineering and infrastructure construction expertise.
- Bus depot or transport infrastructure upgrading experience.
- Site establishment and construction planning.
- Structural rehabilitation and building improvement works.
- Compliance with municipal engineering specifications.
- Construction quality assurance and quality control.
- Occupational Health and Safety compliance.
- Project scheduling and progress monitoring.
- Resource planning and management.
- Construction risk management.
- Site inspections and defect rectification.
- Compliance with Tender Data submission requirements.
- Adherence to environmental and safety standards.
Skills and Competencies
- Civil engineering construction.
- Infrastructure upgrading.
- Project management.
- Construction planning and scheduling.
- Site supervision.
- Team leadership.
- Quality management.
- Occupational Health and Safety management.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Contract administration.
- Cost control and budgeting.
- Resource management.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Time management.
- Attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
- Municipal infrastructure construction projects.
- Bus depot or public transport facility upgrades.
- Civil engineering works.
- Road and pavement construction.
- Building rehabilitation and refurbishment.
- Public sector construction contracts.
- Medium-sized infrastructure projects.
- Management of multidisciplinary construction teams.
- Delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
Compliance Requirements
- Valid CIDB Grade 5 CE registration or higher.
- Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
- Compliance with municipal procurement policies and procedures.
- Compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Compliance with environmental management requirements.
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting.
- Submission of tenders using the prescribed tender documentation.
- Adherence to all Tender Data requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, and submission.
- Compliance with all contractual obligations and project timelines.
- Delivery of a completed, safe, and fully functional upgraded bus depot facility.