Tenders & Public Work
CIDB grading, B-BBEE levels, the CSD, tax compliance status and what a compliant tender pack actually needs.
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CIDB Registration and Grading, Explained
What CIDB registration costs, the current Grade 1 to 9 tender-value bands including the R500,000 Grade 1 limit, and how a small contractor grades up.
B-BBEE for Small Contractors
How the Construction Sector Codes give small contractors automatic B-BBEE levels, when a sworn affidavit is enough, and how levels turn into tender points.
Tenders 101: Winning Your First Government Contract
Where South African government tenders are advertised, how to register on the CSD, the compliance pack you need, and how the 80/20 scoring actually works.
Government Work for Small Contractors: EPWP and RDP
How EPWP and RDP housing work reaches Grade 1 to 4 contractors: CIDB grading values, why housing runs on NHBRC, PE status and a worked upgrade-ladder example.