Job Evaluation System and Consulting Services NEW

Transnet Corporate Centre, an operating division of Transnet SOC Ltd, is inviting proposals for the appointment of a service provider to supply an automated, cloud-based job evaluation system and job evaluation consulting services for a period of three (03) years. The requirement arises from Transnet's current use of Decision Tree (JE Manager) to evaluate jobs from Paterson grades B1 to D4, equivalent to Transnet grade levels E to L, spanning the lowest bargaining unit levels through to middle management. The successful provider must deliver an easy-to-use, analytically robust methodology recognised locally and internationally, a systematic and objective evaluation process that ensures internal job evaluation parity, and job levelling based on universally applicable factors. The solution must be culturally neutral, support multiple career paths, provide a local database for grade validation and access to local and international compensation benchmarks, create a real-time internal database of evaluated jobs, and correlate with major job evaluation systems in the market. Value-added requirements include training and certification of super-users, annual subscription and licensing for Transnet and super-users, ad-hoc job evaluation and moderation support, and professional consultation services as required. A dedicated consultant must be provided to ensure consistency and acceptable turnaround times.

Mandatory technical pre-qualification requires proof of registration as a Decision Tree licensed product partner. Bidders are also evaluated on their experience in training, utilising and consulting on Decision Tree over the past five years, their experience in reselling Decision Tree licensed products, and the qualifications and consulting experience of the nominated principal or senior consultant. Technical functionality must score at least 75 points before price and specific goals are considered. The evaluation applies the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status level (Level 1 or 2 attracts 15 points) and 30% black women-owned entities (5 points). Successful bidders must comply with POPIA, sign a non-disclosure agreement, certify deletion of Transnet data within 14 days of contract expiry, and provide security clearance where required. Transnet has also requested information on green economy and carbon footprint initiatives, and on total cost of ownership and continuous improvement commitments.

The contract offers a three-year engagement with a large state-owned enterprise, providing recurring licensing and consulting revenue for qualified HR technology and organisational development firms. It also presents an opportunity for specialist consultants with principal-level qualifications (NQF level 9 preferred) to support Transnet's workforce structuring and remuneration frameworks. Note that the closing date is 20 November 2026 at 17:00, bids must be submitted through the Transnet e-Tender portal, and the bid validity period is 180 business days. Clarification questions must be submitted by 18 November 2026 at 16:00 to the designated contact, Abednego Marosane.