Introduction
Beta
The beta version of ThinkWorkers continues, and is more important given -Junk Status South Africa
Official launch on the 2 January 2017 (i.e. you will start paying to receive this newsletter).
In the last week, the focus was on expanding the number of sources that we scan for opportunities. The retrieval system we are developing seems to be handling the expanded number of sources fairly well. This week we will continue to add new sources. To see our first edition, visit this link.
The beta price remains R 100-00 for annual membership in 2018.
We also testing icons:
- = briefing session
~ = remote jobs
A bit experimental, but it makes sense.
Junk Status in South Africa | Remote Work Everywhere
The second edition of ThinkWorkers has a defining feature – remote jobs. Do these jobs for clients all over the world, from wherever you happen to be.
Junk status South Africa
The news of South Africa entering ‘junk status’ is not unexpected. The opportunities presented below provide some insights into the stories making headlines. State owned enterprises are seeking assistance with marketing and understanding public perceptions, as is the South African Revenue Service (SARS). One of the more important and interesting tenders is the Smart People’s Port Study. The initiative aims to introduce systems and procedures that bring greater technological usage into the management of ports. The buzzwords “Big Data” and “Internet of Things (IoT)” apply.
Remote Work
As these reforms unfold, this edition of ThinkWorkers shows that the world of work is changing. Several of the jobs are remote jobs for international agencies. A remote job is a job that can be performed anywhere – it does not require being at a physical workplace, with the Internet being the means for communication and delivery of work outputs. This is of importance.
So what?
Hopefully South Africa’s ‘junk status’ is short-lived. If it continues, consultants will face two challenges:
- Less available work as government and other organisations adjust to an environment of lower economic growth; and
- Fees for projects are unlikely to increase, or increase at a lower rate.
I have been here already, after the global financial crises. My response in 2008 and 2009 was to accept lower fees, and try to diversify the projects I was working on.
In 2017 and 2018, my response is going to be different.
- ThinkWorkers is here and provides me with a way to scan opportunities quickly. (Hint: You rather spend R 100-00 now, and get the deal). -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #2BAADF;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;”>Pay Now
- Improve communication and visibility. Huge challenge because I am really not comfortable with self-promotion. Learning to do this better, and will share with you.
Opportunity RoundUp
Research
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY: ESKOM
Closing Date / Time: 29 November 2017 at 10:00
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Closing Date / Time: 18 DECEMEBER 2017 @ 12:00
Foundations Research Consultancy | UNHCR ~
29 November 2017
UNHCR – Evaluation Surge Consultants
4 December 2017
Port Engineering- Smart Peoples Port Study | TRANSNET
Closing Date / Time: 12 December 2017 @12:00pm
AA survey to gauge public opinion on tax compliance
Closing Date / Time: 12 December 2017 at 11:00am
CITIZENS REPORT | North West Provincial Government
Closing Date: 18/01/2018 Time: 11: 00
No closing date specified
READVERTISEMENT Obstacle Survey and Intrument Landing Procedures | Airports Company
Closing date: 8 December 2017
Survey of B-BEE Compliance in Tourism Sector
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 at 11H00
Service provider to review the remuneration of the Public Office Bearers in the Judiciary sectors *
Closing Date / Time: 18/12/2017 @11:00
Protection Specialist to support the child protection response in the context of ‘Children Affected by Migration’ in Europe and Central Asia. 6 months contract
Monitoring and Evaluation
GDN -Principal Evaluator/Evaluation Team
Completed proposals must be submitted by 1 December 2018.
Closes: 13 December 2017
Real-time evaluation of Open Budget Survey Dissemination Strategy
Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 5pm EST.
Mid-‐term evaluation of the implementation of the AIHRC strategic plan 2014-‐2018. (Afghanistan)
28 November 2017.
Finance and Auditing
Survey to gauge public opinion on tax compliance Name of Institution: SARS
Closing Date / Time: 12 December 2017 at 11:00am
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS | Oudtshoorn
Closing Date / Time: 01 DECEMBER 2017 AT 12HOO
PROVISION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENT SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY PATROLLERS IN GAUTENG *
Closing Date / Time: 08/12/2017 @ 11:00
Closing: 28 November 2017
Internal Audit Tender | Elangeni TVET College *
Closing Date / Time: 14 December 2017
Closing Date / Time: 08/12/2017 11:00am
Provision of Municipal Financial Management Programme: Nyandeni Local Municipality
Closing Date / Time: 1 December 2017 @ 12:00 pm
Feasibility for Complementary Delivery Mechanism for CBNRM in Botswana
Closing: 1 December 2017
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PUBLIC SECTOR INVOICE DISCOUNTING | SEFA *
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 11:00am
SERVICE PROVIDER TO PERFORM PERIODIC VAT SAVINGS REVIEW FOR SEFA.
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 11:00am
Closing: 15 December 2017 / 11:00am
Internal Audit: Playhouse Company
Closing Date / Time: 18/01/2018
IMPLEMENTATION OF GRAP | TAUNG
Closing Date / Time:02 JANUARY 2018 12:00PM
RFI – External auditors for Local soapies
Closes: 22 December 2017
Compilation of the 2017/2018 GRAP Compliant Financial Statements | Taung
Closing Date / Time: 08/12/2017 / 12:00
Provision of a Co-sourced Internal Audit Services – SAHRA/CEO/01/11/2017 – SAHRA Website
The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced service providers to submit quotations for the provision of a co-sourced Internal Audit Services for a period of thirty six (36) months.
Closes: 8 December 2017
Management Consulting
Develop CETA occupational qualifications
Closing Date / Time: 31/01/2018 @11:00am
Shortlisting and Selection Panel Members
Assess the technical and financial aspects of Africa Short Course tender submissions;
Assist with the selection of candidates for the Short Course Awards, Master’s Degree Scholarships and Post-Doctoral Fellowships.
Closes: 10 December 2017
ICT4D Support Assignment Duration: 1 month with the possibility of extension for 3 more months
November 30, 2017
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE | COEGA *
Closing Date / Time: 08/12/2017 @ 12:00am
Closing Date / Time: 07/12/2017 at 11H00
Closing Date: 19 January 2018 / Time: 11h00
Closing Date / Time: 18 December 2017
Supply and implement a contract and matter management system: Mining Qualifications Authority
Closing Date / Time: 18/12/2017 at 11:00
PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BE APPOINTED AS ADMINISTRATORS *
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 AT 11:00AM
Business Case and Transition to Independent Economic Regulator Model * | DWS
Closing date: 14 Dec 2017
Capacity building interventions | COGTA *
Closing Date / Time: 15 December 2017 @ 11h00
APPOINTMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
Closing Date / Time: 07 December 2017 at 11h00
Marketing and Communication
Communication specialist M&E Zambia | PARTICIP
1 December 2017
MANAGEMENT OF THE 2018 GAUTENG PREMIER’S SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS *
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 @ 11:00
PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING AN EMPLOYEE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER : City of Johannesburg
Closing Date / Time: 6 NOVEMBER 2017
Marketing and Media/Communication and Services | Umvoti Local Municipality
Closing Date / Time: 12-00AM
MEDIA PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR TRANSNET PIPELINES
Closing Date / Time: 12 December 2017 at 10h00
Marketing and Media/Communication and Services| Umvoti Local Municipality
Closing date – unclear
ADVERTISING SERVICER | TRANSNET
Closing Date / Time: 12 December 2017 at 10h00
Recruitment and Staff Development
Qualification Check for a Period of 36 Months- SAHRA/HR/02/11/2017 – SAHRA Website
The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) hereby invites suitably qualified service providers to submit proposals and quotations to conduct qualification verification for a period of 36 months. Download Attachments. Closes: 1 December 2017
RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO PROVIDE AD-HOC TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
Closing Date / Time: 05 DECEMBER 2017 AT 14H00
Credit and Pre-Employment Verification Services | PPECB
Closing Date / Time: 07/12/2017/
Legal
INVITATION TO REGISTER ON THE IRBA PANEL OF ATTORNEYS DATABASE *
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 12:00pm
Fixed Fee Agency Agreements to assist Legal Aid Clients in Certain Identified Courts
Closing Date / Time: 11/01/2018-11H00
Closing Date / Time: 15 DECEMBER 2017 AT 11:00AM
Closing Date / Time: 31/01/2018 @11:00am
PANEL OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS | TETA
Closing Date / Time: 14 December 2017 at 11h00
Closing Date / Time: 12 December 2017 @ 11h00am (unconfirmed)
Panel Of Legal Practitioners And Firms | South African Nuclear Energy Corporation
Closing Date: 13-12-2017
PANEL OF ATTORNEYS | KZN – Housing *
Closing Date / Time: 08 – 12 – 2017
Co-Operation agreements with Legal Aid SA for the provision of civil legal services
Closing: 12 December 2017
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 11:00am
Web design and development
Senior Web Developer (Remote) | IRIN
16 December 2017
Communication strategy and new Website of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions
Closing: 1 December 2017
Note: To access this opportunity you need to:
1. Go to: http://bit.ly/GANHRITender
2. Use form authentication
2. Login credentials: Username: Tender; Password: NHRI.EU (Forms Authentication) *
30 November 2017
Digital Platform for Sphere Handbook | The Sphere Project
Deadline: 15 December 2017
APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP DIGITAL BUSINESS STRATEGY
Closing: 28 November 2017
WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SOLUTION | SALGA
Closing Date / Time: 08/12/2017
CONTENT MANAGEMENT WEBSITE AND INTRANET SYSTEM|CSOS
Closing Date / Time: 11 December 2017
Integrated Enterprise Architecture for the Department of Mineral Resources *
Closing Date / Time: 15 December 2017
Panel for Graphic Design / Layout | Ekurhuleni
Closing Date / Time: 05 December 2017 at 10:00 am
Training
Closing Date / Time: 05 December 2017 at 14h00
Regional SME Trainers Financial Management & Marketing – Vital Voices
Rolling basis until all SME Trainer roles are filled
Lead Self Leadership : ESKOM *
Closing Date / Time: 12/12/2017 at 10H00
ACCREDITATION CAPACITY SUPPORT TEAM (ACST): Human Settlements
Closing Date / Time: 11/12/2017 @11:00
Closing Date / Time: 07/12/2017 at 11H00
Closing Date / Time: 01 February 2018 @ 10:000
Closing Date / Time: 08 DECEMBER 2017 @ 11:00am
Supplier Registration
Particip GmbH | Supplier Register
Particip GmbH is an independent, internationally-recognised consultancy company. Our services focus on international development and include monitoring and evaluation, capacity and organisational development, technical assistance, policy advice, development of management guidelines at policy, programme and project level, and studies, surveys and analyses and all services covering a broad variety of sectors and themes.
Consultants (Global) | Technoserve
Open application
IT Support
Closing Date / Time: 15/12/2017 at 11:00am
ICT Service Provider Panel | SARS
Closing Date / Time: 08 December 2017
Design, develop and maintain the integrated management information (MIS) for the CETA *
Closing Date / Time: 31/01/2018 @11:00am
IT PLATFORM ADVISORY SERVICES | CEF GROUP
Closing Date / Time: 04 DECEMBER 2017 AT 12:00PM
LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Closing Date / Time: 07/12/2017 AT 12:00
Closing Date / Time: 12 December 2017 at 11:00
Support and Maintenance of integrated ACCPAC ERP – SAHRA/FIN/01/11/2017 – SAHRA Website
Closes: 8 December 2017
Writing and Editing
Writing short pieces from January 2018 to December 2019 | IDMC/NRC
1 December 2017 9:00 CET.
Request for offer for framework agreement – Editor | IDMC/NRC
1 December 2017 9:00 CET.