The CSIR seeks proposals for auditing services to oversee and certify the SA Tech Challenge competition over a three-year period. Key requirements include independent oversight of application systems and judging processes to ensure transparency and fairness.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting proposals for the provision of auditing services to oversee and certify the SA Tech Challenge competition. This engagement will span three years, during which the selected firm will be responsible for ensuring that the competition's application systems and judging processes are fair, transparent, and consistent. The auditing services will include a thorough review of the data dictionary, scoring consistency, and the integrity of the judging process across multiple rounds of selection.
The successful bidder will conduct audits during critical phases of the competition, including the selection of finalists and the final award ceremony. They will be required to compile comprehensive reports documenting their findings and recommendations, which must be retained for a minimum of three years post-competition. This tender presents an opportunity for qualified auditing firms to contribute to a significant national initiative aimed at promoting innovation and supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa.
This tender is suitable for auditing firms with experience in compliance verification for competitions, particularly those with a proven track record in managing similar projects and a strong understanding of fair and transparent adjudication processes.