The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure seeks a Professional Land Surveyor for the ratification, subdivision and General Plan amendment of Remainder of Erf 1961 Bloemfontein. Bidders need SAGC registration and 5+ years' post-registration experience. Closes 17 November 2026.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) invites quotations from suitably qualified Professional Land Surveyors for the appointment of a service provider to carry out a ratification survey and related cadastral work on the Remainder of Erf 1961 Bloemfontein (Quotation SUR26/001). The appointment is governed by the Land Survey Act, 1997 (Act 8 of 1997), and the work is remunerated on a value-based fee basis, with a percentage of normal fees tendered against the estimated cost of the land surveying services.
The scope of works includes a ratification survey and reframing of the affected agricultural holding to determine the remaining extent of Erf 1961. The service provider must redraft the survey and obtain new signatures, which may include consolidation and subdivisional survey work. The project also requires amendment of the General Plan, re-pegging of the Erf 1961 parent properties, confirmation of ownership, and sourcing of zoning certificates or confirmation of zoning for each erf from the relevant authority. The expected deliverable is a certificate of remaining extent for Erf 1961, approved by the Office of the Surveyor-General and showing all registered and unregistered land parcels, so that the property can be registered in the name of the National Government of the Republic of South Africa.
Key requirements include a valid Professional Land Surveyor registration and qualifications, at least five years of post-registration experience, and proven experience in similar projects, supported by evidence of completed work. Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC), with a letter of good standing, is required, along with acceptable professional indemnity insurance. Bidders must also submit a Form of Offer and Acceptance, a completed Activity Schedule for Value Based Fees, and the standard returnable documents, including company registration and CSD documents. The tender is evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points available for specific goals. Bidders with a physical business presence in the Free State earn 2 preference points, and EME or QSE bidders may earn further points based on black ownership, women, youth and disability ownership. The tender closes on 17 November 2026 at 11:00, and bid documents are free on the eTenders portal. Bids must be deposited in the bid box at 18 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein.
For surveying firms, this is a specialised cadastral opportunity with a clear deliverable and recognised government client. The project involves regulated survey work, Surveyor-General approval and registration of state land, which suits firms with strong cadastral, General Plan and Deeds Office experience. Note that the document headers refer to a Vaalharts Settlement / Lot 167 ratification survey, and the scope refers to an agricultural holding, so interested bidders should clarify the exact property description with the technical contact before submitting.
Registered Professional Land Surveying firms or individuals with a valid Professional Land Surveyor registration, SAGC registration in good standing, at least five years of post-registration experience, professional indemnity insurance, and a track record in cadastral and subdivisional surveys. Free State-based firms earn preference points, and EME or QSE firms, including those that are black-owned, women-owned, youth-owned or owned by persons with disabilities, may claim additional specific goals points. Consortia or joint ventures may also apply if all partners meet the requirements and provide the required resolutions. Firms without SAGC registration or the required experience should not apply.
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