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Q:Supplier director details are not on the CSD but on the CIPC registration. How should the department handle this?
Refer suppliers to the CIPC. This is caused by incorrect identity information captured on either the CSD or CIPC system. Ask suppliers to make sure their identity information is correct on the CSD.
Q: Can the CSD pick up if directors of companies are in other companies?
The CSD will pick this up from the CIPC vetting, but it won’t prevent them from registering on the CSD.
Q: Does CSD have functionality to monitor supplier usage across departments?
The CSD is not a procurement system. What the CSD does enable, is standardisation of supplier information to be used in procurement systems.
Suppliers
Q: How do you go about choosing suppliers?
The CSD provides SCM practitioners with access to verified supplier records. Internal policies related to local economic growth, rotation etc. should be used.
Q:We want to search for suppliers but we are not registered on the CSD yet. What do we do in the interim?
Register your organ of state on the CSD. Fill in the System Application Form – go to www.csd.gov.za for the form. When the forms are signed off, send them to business.support@csd.gov.za.
Q:When searching for suppliers, the Treasury must consider that the result does not always show in the same order.
This will be considered for the next release.
Q: Can I still use my own suppliers or systems? What are the repercussions?
You can still use your own suppliers and systems as long as the suppliers are registered on the CSD and supplier records are verified on the CSD on date of award. Please also read Instruction 4A of 2016/2017.
Q:If the price is cheaper elsewhere – can we go to these suppliers directly?
Yes, but the “cheaper” supplier must also be registered on the CSD.
Q: If I cannot find a service provider/supplier on the CSD, what do I do?
Do market research for your commodity. Contact suppliers and ask them to register on the CSD.
Q:There are individuals that are not government employees but are paid using Persal and therefore have a Persal number for purposes of payment. Should such individuals still register on CSD as they will appear as Government employees?
Yes, all suppliers must be registered on the CSD. Although these suppliers will be flagged as government employees, they should declare their interest when submitting proposals.
Q: Are associates’ details needed for registration?
All associate details are required before completing their registration on the CSD.
Q: How do we do business with suppliers in the deep rural areas since they are not on the CSD?