Government tenders in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the country's largest single municipal buyer. The City of Johannesburg and its entities (City Power, Johannesburg Water, Pikitup, JRA, JDA and JMPD) buy alongside the Gauteng provincial departments and the many SOEs headquartered in the city.
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Johannesburg tenders by category
Most active buyers in Johannesburg
- ESKOM36 open
- Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa18 open
- Development Bank of Southern Africa13 open
- City Of Joburg Property Company (SOC) Ltd12 open
- City Council of Johannesburg10 open
- Johannesburg Water8 open
240 live tenders in Johannesburg
Frequently asked questions
How many government tenders are open in Johannesburg right now?+
There are 240 live tenders for Johannesburg on the National Treasury eTenders feed right now. The busiest buyer is ESKOM. The list updates through the day.
Who issues tenders in Johannesburg?+
Johannesburg is the country's largest single municipal buyer. The City of Johannesburg and its entities (City Power, Johannesburg Water, Pikitup, JRA, JDA and JMPD) buy alongside the Gauteng provincial departments and the many SOEs headquartered in the city.
Do buyers in Johannesburg pay suppliers on time?+
Payment here is generally reliable but delays happen — build a 30–60 day lag into your cash flow and confirm the specific buyer with the will-they-pay check.
How do I get tenders in Johannesburg as a small business?+
Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), keep your SARS tax PIN and B-BBEE affidavit current, and start with RFQs under R1 million where preference points weigh heavily. A free Bidcheck account emails you every new Johannesburg tender that matches your trade.
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