SANRAL ROAD PROJECT WITHIN THE THABAZIMBI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
CONTRACT NRA R.510-012-2025/1: IMPROVEMENT OF NATIONAL ROAD R510 SECTIONS 1 AND 2 FROM NORTH WEST / LIMPOPO BORDER (KM 72,0) TO BIERSPRUIT (KM 6,3)
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) DOCUMENT FOR POSITION OF SOCIAL FACILITATOR (CONSTRUCTION STAGE)
MARISWE (Pty) Ltd (MARISWE) as the Professional Engineering Service Provider appointed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) hereby invites experienced professional individuals or entities with professional staff, who reside and operate within the Thabazimbi Local Municipality to submit a quotation for the position of the Social Facilitator for the provision of Social Facilitation services during the Construction Stage of the above-mentioned projects.
Contract NRA R.510-012-2025/1 entails the reconstruction and widening of the pavement layers and road formation of the existing facility to improve the structural strength and riding quality. The project commences on the southern side of Northam on the North West/Limpopo Border at km 72,00 on Road R510 Section 1. From that point the road proceeds in a northerly direction through Northam (± km 82,9) and terminates at km 6,3 on Section 2 of Road R510. Section 1 of Road R510 terminates at km 92,908 and the total length of this project is 27,208km. The contract duration for these services will be for a period of approximately 10 months with effect from the Date of Appointment (currently proposed January 2027). The intention of the appointment of the Social Facilitator (SF) is primarily to provide social facilitation services during the Construction Stage. He/ she (Key Staff Person) must ensure sharing of project information with all interested and affected groups and the engagement of local communities, traditional authorities, and government departments on this National Road Upgrade Project within the Thabazimbi Local Municipality located between Rustenburg and Thabazimbi in Limpopo Province. A description of the work to be carried out by the Social Facilitator under this contract is given in the Quotation Document and briefly listed below: a. Attend all construction progress meetings between the Employer, Engineer and Contractor and report on community related matters: b. Attend Project Liaison Committee (PLC) meetings and report. In addition to meetings listed above, follow-up meetings will be conducted with the Community Based Stakeholders as and when required. c. The Social Facilitator must ensure that proceedings of meetings (whether formal or informal) are formally documented. These meetings may be between the Employer, Engineer, Sub-service Providers, and/or other Stakeholders. The Employer may attend these meetings. d. The Social Facilitator shall have the necessary knowledge of the community dynamics within the project area to such an extent that he/she/it is able to inform the Employer and the Engineer of community related risks and the extent thereof at the progress meetings. Thereafter, he/she/it shall monitor the status of identified community risks, as well as record new risks. e. The Social Facilitator engage with the relevant authorities and community- based stakeholders to establish trust and cooperation from the local authorities and community-based stakeholder for the duration of the project. f. The Social Facilitator must be engaged in monitoring the activities taking place in the SANRAL road reserve (e.g., identify illegal invasions and occupying) and will assist MARISWE and SANRAL to find “new” sites where affected households can be relocated to.
The following documentation, minimum qualifications and experience are required to be submitted for candidates to be considered for this position: 1. Appropriate Tertiary Qualifications / Certificates in related field (Certified copy’s required as proof) of the Key Person; 2. Verifiable Social Facilitation experience of the Key Person with at least five (5) years on similar RRM and major civil engineering projects. 3. Curricula Vitae of Key Person; 4. RSA ID of Key Person (Certified copy required); 5. Valid RSA Drivers’ License (Certified copy required) and written confirmation of access to private or own vehicle; 6. Permanent residency and/or business premises located permanently in the Thabazimbi Local Municipality (Proof of residency or locality (CIPC certificate - Company), Rates and Taxes, Ward Councillor Letter, Tribal Authority Letter (Key Person)) not older than 3 months; 7. Excellent communication and people skills would be beneficial. 8. A valid certified copy of BBBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit not older than 3 months. 9. CSD Registration Certificate. 10. Tax Compliance Certificate/ PIN, and 11. Completed and Signed Pricing Schedule
An electronic copy of the Quotation Document for quotation submission purposes must be requested via the e-mail address: Email: valenciadk@mariswe.com with the e-mail header: Contract NRA R.510-012-2025/1 - SOCIAL FACILITATOR documentation Bidders must have access to Microsoft © Office 2013 and Acrobat Adobe © 9.0 or similar compatible software. Bidders will be required to meet the minimum functionality score of 65 points. Each Bidder will be evaluated, and points will be allocated according to the criteria listed in Table 1: FUNCTIONALITY CRITERIA. A Pricing Schedule has been provided for the bidders to be complete and return. Professional individuals or business entities alike are required to submit their quotation documents via email to: Valencia Miguel Email: valenciadk@mariswe.com Contact No: +27 (0) 21 761 - 6999 The e-mail sent must be titled and clearly marked: Contract NRA R.510-012-2025/1 -SOCIAL FACILITATOR APPLICATION The e-mail must be sent no later than 12:00 on 02 December 2026. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.