{"id":10566,"date":"2024-07-05T19:23:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T19:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=10566"},"modified":"2024-07-05T19:23:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T19:23:08","slug":"nsfas-tenders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/nsfas-tenders\/","title":{"rendered":"NSFAS Tenders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ACTIVE TENDERS<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tenders-table\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Bid Number<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Bid Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Office<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Compulsory Briefing Session<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN011-2026%20Managed%20cyber%20security%20services%20for%20a%20period%20of%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN011\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Managed Cyber Security Services for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN009-2026%20Panel%20of%20finance%20management%20firms%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN009\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Panel of finance management firms for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN010-2026%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20Microsoft%20Licences%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN010\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of Microsoft Licenses for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN008-2026%20Marketing%20and%20advertising%20agency%20for%20a%20period%20of%202%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN008\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Marketing and Advertising Agency for a period of two (2) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN007_2026%20Online%20Applications%20and%20Eligibility%20Assessment%20Platform.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN007\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Build an Online Applications and Eligibility Assessment Platform for 2026 Applications Cycle.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN006-2026%20Provision%20of%20ICT%20co-sourcing%20services%20for%20a%20period%20of%202%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN006\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of ICT co-sourcing services.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN005-2026%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20a%20historic%20debt%20tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN005\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of a historic debt tool.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN004-2026%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20a%20student%20allowance%20calculation%20tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN004\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of a student allowance calculation tool.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN004-2026%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20a%20student%20allowance%20calculation%20tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN004\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of a student allowance calculation tool.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN003-2026%20Document%20management%20solution%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN03\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Document Management Solution for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN002-2026%20Provision%20of%20HR%20Consulting%20and%20Advisory%20services%20for%20Organisational%20Design%20initiatives.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN02\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of HR Consulting and Advisory services for Organizational Design initiatives.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN001-2026%20Provision%20of%20job%20evaluation%20and%20job%20grading%20services.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN01\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of job evaluation and job grading services.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN23-2020%20FortiGate%20Firewall%20Maintenance%20for%202%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN023\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>FortiGate Firewall Maintenance for a period of two (2) years<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN22-2020%20Assistance%20with%20policy%20and%20standards%20development.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN022\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of policy development services<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN21-2020%20Panel%20of%20legal%20services%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN021\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Panel of Legal Services for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN20-2020%20Panel%20of%20forensic%20investigators%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN020\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Panel of forensic investigators on an as and when basis for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/RFI001-2026%20Governance%20Risk%20and%20Compliance%20and%20Internal%20audit%20Tool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RFI001\/2026<\/a><br><\/td><td>Governance, Risk and Compliance and Internal Audit tool.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN017-2020%20Resolution%20of%20audit%20findings.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN017\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Assistance with the resolution of audit findings for a period up to 31 July 2026.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN016-2020%20Provision%20of%20finance%20and%20audit%20support%20in%20preparation%20of%20the%202020%202026%20financial%20statements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN016\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of financial and audit support in preparation of the 2020-2026 annual financial statements.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN015-2020%20Provision%20of%20NSFAS%20loan%20book%20valuation%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN015\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of the NSFAS loan book valuation for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN014-2020-%20Provision%20of%20direct%20payments%20of%20allowances%20to%20NSFAS%20students%20bank%20accounts%20for%205%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN014\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of Direct Payments of Allowances to NSFAS Students bank accounts for a period of five (5) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN013-2020-%20Provision%20of%20case%20management%20resources%20for%202%20years%20on%20as%20and%20when%20basis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN013\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of case management resources for 2 years on as and when basis.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN012-2020-%20EMC%20Data%20domain%20maintenance%20and%20upgrade%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN012\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>EMC Data Domain Maintenance and Upgrade for a period three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN011-2020-%20Provision%20and%20implementation%20for%20HRMIS%20system%20for%205%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN011\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision and Implementation of a Human Resources Management Information System for a period of five (5) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCM010-2020-%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20promotional%20material%20items%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN010\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of Promotional Material to NSFAS for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN009-2020%20Provision%20of%20External%20Debt%20Collection%20services%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN009\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of External Debt Collection services for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN008-2020%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20laptops%20to%20NSFAS%20students.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN008\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of Laptops to NSFAS Students.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN007-2020-%20Provision%20of%20information%20to%20and%20from%20credit%20bureau%20for%202%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN007\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Provision of Information to and from the Credit Bureau for a period of two (2) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN006-2020%20Direct%20payment%20of%20allowances%20to%20NSFAS%20students%20bank%20accounts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN006\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Direct payments of allowances to NSFAS students bank accounts for a period of five (5) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN005-2020-%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20computer%20hardware%20for%203%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN005\/2020<\/a><br><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of computer hardware for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/Bid%20document-%20SCMN004%202020%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20laptops%20to%20NSFAS%20students.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCMN004\/2020<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN004-2020%20Clarification%20Note-%20Supply%20and%20delivery%20of%20laptops%20to%20NSFAS%20students%20(005).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important clarification note on mandatory requirement 4.2.3<\/a><\/td><td>Supply and delivery of laptops to NSFAS Students. 1) Bidders must have a BBBEE status level of contributor of 1 to 2. Failure to comply with this pre-qualification criteria will disqualify the bid from further evaluation. 2) The bidder must sub-contract at least 30% of the contract to either an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) which is at least 51% owned by black people or a Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) which is at least 51% owned by black people.&nbsp;<strong>Bidders should also download the clarification note on mandatory requirement 4.2.3<\/strong><\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN003-2020%20Provision%20and%20Implementation%20of%20a%20Cloud%20%20Based%20Hosted%20Contact%20Centre%20Solution.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SCMN003\/2020<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Provision and Implementation of a hosted\/cloud based contact centre solution for a period of three (3) years.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN001-Provision%20of%20travel%20management%20services%20for%20a%20period%20of%20three%20(3)%20years.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SCMN001\/2020<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Provision of Travel Management Services for a period of three (3) years<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN002%202020%20IS09001%20QMS%20services%20for%20a%20period%20of%2012%20months.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SCMN002\/2020<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Development, Implementation and Certification Services for a period of twelve (12) months<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/NSFAS%20-%20RFI0012020%20Request%20for%20Information%20-%20Direct%20Payment%20of%20Allowances%20to%20Students.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>RFI001\/2020<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Request for Information for Direct Payment of Allowances to students<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No briefing session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/NSFAS%20Bid%20Document-%20RFI001_2019%20Human%20Resources%20Information%20Systems.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>RFI001\/2019<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Request for Information &#8211; Human Resources Information System<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No Briefing Session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN001-2019%20Provision%20of%20Data%20Hosting%20Services.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SCMN001\/2019<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Provision of Data Centre Hosting Services for a minimum period of 12 months and a maximum period of 36 months.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No Briefing Session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/SCMN002-2019%20Appointment%20of%20a%20Panel%20for%20the%20Supply%20Delivery%20and%20Installation%20of%20Office%20Furniture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SCMN002\/2019<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Appointment of a Panel for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture for a period of 36 months (NB: Only Bidders with Level 1 B-BBEE status will be considered).<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No Briefing Session<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/NSFAS%20SCMN003%20Infrastructure%20replacement%20and%20Disaster%20Recovery%20services.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>SCMN003\/2019<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Infrastructure replacement and Disaster Recovery services for a minimum period of 12 months and a maximum period of 36 months.<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>20 September 2019 at 10:00am at NSFAS Office, 2nd&nbsp;Floor Boardroom, House Vincent Building, Wynberg, Cape Town.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/content\/scm\/NSFAS%20Bid%20Document-%20RFI003_2019%20Contact%20Centre%20Solution.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>RFI003\/2019<\/u><\/a><\/td><td>Request for Information &#8211; Contact Centre Solution<\/td><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>No Briefing Session<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2109105107\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p><strong>NB:<\/strong>&nbsp;Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session will result in automatic disqualification of the bid, in the event of a compulsory briefing session being advertised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For general enquiries kindly e-mail&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:scm@nsfas.org.za\">scm@nsfas.org.za<\/a>. Note that only emailed enquiries to this email address will be responded to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bids must be in a sealed envelope and a clearly marked with a bid number and description of the bid. Bids must be placed in the&nbsp;<strong>NSFAS office Tender Box. NSFAS, 1st Floor, House Vincent, 10 Brodie Road, Wynberg, Cape Town by no later than 11h00am<\/strong>, hereafter bids will be opened in public in the NSFAS Main Boardroom at 11h15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further note the following:<\/strong><br>1. NSFAS will apply its Supply Chain Management Policy and, where the policy is silent, will apply the respective National Treasury Regulations.<br>2. The bid will be evaluated and adjudicated in terms of the 80\/20- or 90\/10-point system as prescribed by the PPPFA, 05 of 2000<br>3. Tenders must be submitted with the Original Tax Clearance Certificate.<br>4. NSFAS does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid.<br>5. Late bids, as well as faxed, e-mailed or tenders submitted via telegram will not be accepted.<br>6. All bidders are required to be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2089306532\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-372055002\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-2079756465\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACTIVE TENDERS Bid Number Bid Description Office Compulsory Briefing Session SCMN011\/2026 Managed Cyber Security Services for a period of three (3) years. 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