South Africa
PPPFA & Public Procurement Act compliance, made simple
12 yes/no questions on public procurement in South Africa, for suppliers who bid for government work and for public bodies that buy: the framework that applies now, registration on the supplier database, tax and B-BBEE proof, fair process, and the new Public Procurement Act. You get a score for each area and a list of gaps with what to do about each one.
ComplianceDesk gives you 12 pre-built PPPFA & Public Procurement Act controls, an evidence vault, audit-ready reports, and reminders before anything falls overdue — so proving PPPFA & Public Procurement Act compliance stops being a spreadsheet exercise.
Take the free self-assessment: a score for each area and a list of gaps to close.
What is PPPFA & Public Procurement Act?
12 yes/no questions on public procurement in South Africa, for suppliers who bid for government work and for public bodies that buy: the framework that applies now, registration on the supplier database, tax and B-BBEE proof, fair process, and the new Public Procurement Act. You get a score for each area and a list of gaps with what to do about each one.
- Official name
- Public Procurement
- Status
- In force. Shown as in force as we understand it. Check the current text with the regulator or an attorney, since provisions can be amended or commence at different times.
Who it applies to
- Whether it applies to you depends on your size, activities and licences. Use the free "Which laws apply to me?" checker, or read the first section of the self-assessment.
- The Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 was signed on 23 July 2024 but, according to the sources, it takes effect on a date the President sets, and no date had been proclaimed. Until then the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the 2022 Preferential Procurement Regulations continue to apply. Check the current position.
What you have to do
Which rules apply
A business should be able to show that it can answer yes to these: Do you know whether the Public Procurement Act has started, and which framework applies to the bids you submit or evaluate? Do you follow the transitional rule that bids advertised or awarded before commencement are dealt with under the law that applied at the time? Have you read the Act's main changes: a Public Procurement Office within National Treasury, a Public Procurement Tribunal to review decisions, and a central procurement portal?
For suppliers: being ready to bid
A business should be able to show that it can answer yes to these: Are you registered on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database with your tax, bank and company details up to date? Is your tax compliance status in good standing with SARS, with returns filed and tax debts paid or under arrangement? Do you hold a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, as the tender requires, to claim preference points? Do you read each tender document closely, complete every form and declaration truthfully (including conflict of interest and independent bid declarations), and submit before the closing time? Do you hold the sector registrations and licences the tender needs, such as a CIDB grade or professional registration?
For public bodies: running a fair process
A business should be able to show that it can answer yes to these: Do you run procurement in a way that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective, with written bid specification, evaluation and adjudication committees? Do you check bidders against the supplier database, tax compliance, restriction lists and conflicts of interest before you award? Do you apply the preferential procurement rules (points, thresholds and any set-asides) correctly and record the reasons for any deviation from normal process? Do you publish tender awards and contract details as required, and keep complete procurement files?
How to comply, step by step
- Which rules apply. Check National Treasury's website for the commencement notice and any instruction notes. Record the date each tender was advertised, and note which framework governs it. Brief your bid and supply chain teams, and plan for the new review route.
- For suppliers: being ready to bid. Register on the CSD and check it every quarter. Public bodies check it before awarding. Check your tax compliance status on eFiling before each bid. See the Tax Administration assessment. Check the certificate's validity date against the closing date. See the B-BBEE assessment. Use a bid checklist and have a second person check it. See the Competition Act assessment. Check the requirements before you invest time in a bid. See the CIDB assessment.
- For public bodies: running a fair process. Keep committee appointments, declarations of interest and minutes for every procurement. Make these checks part of a standard award checklist. Keep a deviation register and report it to the accounting officer and treasury. Publish awards on the eTender portal and keep the file in a form the Auditor-General can review.
Sources and review status
Compiled from the public sources below. It is not legal advice and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Last researched 2026-11-01. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so check the current text and the regulator's notices before relying on it.
- Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 (Law Library)
- Treasury on commencement of the Public Procurement Act, 2024 (gov.za)
- 'New Dawn' for Public Procurement in South Africa (Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr)
- New public procurement law promises to enhance transparency (Baker McKenzie)
- The Public Procurement Bill becomes law (Dullah Omar Institute)
Every PPPFA & Public Procurement Act control, organised for you
The real control library ComplianceDesk seeds the moment you activate PPPFA & Public Procurement Act — 12 controls across 4 categories.
Supplier Registration & Standing
- PROC-1.1 Central Supplier Database registration current
- PROC-1.2 Tax compliance status valid for bids
- PROC-1.3 Statutory registrations in good standing
Preferential Procurement Evidence
- PROC-2.1 B-BBEE evidence valid and accurate
- PROC-2.2 Specific goals and ownership claims substantiated
Bid Preparation & Submission
- PROC-3.1 Bid documents complete and on time
- PROC-3.2 Pricing and tax invoices accurate
- PROC-3.3 Declarations of interest completed
Integrity & Contract Performance
- PROC-4.1 No improper influence or collusion
- PROC-4.2 Conflicts of interest managed
- PROC-4.3 Contract performance and reporting
- PROC-4.4 Tender records retained
Frequently asked questions
How can I check where my business stands on Public Procurement?
Take the free self-assessment. It scores each area, lists your gaps with what to do about each one, and does not say you are compliant. You can save the result to ComplianceDesk to turn each gap into a task with an owner and a due date.
Is this guide written by a lawyer?
No. It was assembled from the public sources listed below and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Treat it as a starting point and check the current law before relying on it.
How many controls does ComplianceDesk track for PPPFA & Public Procurement Act?
12, organised into 4 categories, ready to assign to an owner as soon as you activate the framework.
Can I track PPPFA & Public Procurement Act alongside other frameworks?
Yes — most teams activate several frameworks at once. Controls that overlap across frameworks can share the same evidence, so you don't collect the same document twice.
How long does it take to set up PPPFA & Public Procurement Act in ComplianceDesk?
Activating PPPFA & Public Procurement Act instantly seeds its full control library. Most teams assign owners and get their first controls moving within a day.
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