Painting Tenders South Africa 2026: How to Find & Win Painting Contracts

Painting and decorating is one of the most accessible entry points into government contracting in South Africa. Government buildings, schools, hospitals, clinics, and housing projects all require regular painting services, creating a steady stream of tender opportunities.

Why Painting Tenders Are a Great Starting Point

• Low entry barriers — CIDB Grade 1 covers many painting contracts
• Regular demand — Government buildings require repainting every 3-5 years
• Spread across all provinces — Opportunities exist everywhere
• Growing demand — Infrastructure maintenance budgets are increasing

Types of Painting Tenders

Government Building Maintenance

• Office buildings (national and provincial)
• Police stations
• Courts and justice centres
• Government housing

School Painting

• Department of Education maintenance programmes
• Annual school maintenance plans
• New school construction (finishing works)

Healthcare Facility Painting

• Hospital wards and corridors
• Clinic interior and exterior
• Healthcare worker accommodation

Housing Projects

• RDP/BNG housing (exterior painting)
• Social housing complexes
• Community centre maintenance

Specialised Painting

• Road marking and line painting
• Industrial coatings (water treatment, bridges)
• Anti-corrosion coatings
• Floor coatings and epoxy

CIDB Requirements for Painters

For government painting tenders, CIDB registration in the relevant category is typically required:

• Class: GB (General Building) or SO (Specialist Works)
• Grade 1 — Contracts up to R200,000 (most school/clinic painting)
• Grade 2-3 — Contracts R200,000 to R2,000,000 (larger building projects)
• Grade 4+ — Contracts above R2,000,000 (major facilities)

What You Need to Bid

Essential Documents

• CIDB registration certificate
• CSD registration (MAAA report)
• Tax clearance certificate
• B-BBEE certificate or EME affidavit
• Proof of insurance (public liability)

Technical Requirements

• Qualified painting supervisors
• OHS compliance plan
• Environmental management (paint disposal)
• Quality assurance procedures
• References from completed projects

Pricing Painting Tenders

Cost Components

Tips for Competitive Pricing

1. Get bulk paint supplier agreements
2. Invest in spray equipment for efficiency
3. Calculate labour rates carefully (compliance with sectoral determinations)
4. Include preparation costs (scraping, sanding, filling)
5. Account for weather delays in outdoor projects

Finding Painting Tenders

Search ProTenders for painting and building maintenance tenders:

• Search keywords: "painting", "repainting", "building maintenance", "decorating"
• Filter by province for local opportunities
• Set up email alerts for painting tenders
• Monitor Department of Public Works and municipal tenders

Start finding painting tenders:

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