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Access Open Tender

The Open Tender Process (OTP) promotes transparency of the procurement process to award bids through fair competition in GPG while ensuring compliance with Supply Chain Management rules and regulations. Businesses and citizens can track tenders valued at above R2 million.

Appeal an Environmental Decision

This service allows an aggrieved party to contest an environmental decision of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Apply for a bingo licence

A bingo licence is a licence obtained to conduct bingo games. “Bingo” is a game, including a game played in whole or part by electronic means.

Apply for a bookmakers licence

A bookmakers licence is a licence obtained to conduct the business of a bookmaker.

Apply for a casino licence

A casino licence is a licence obtained to operate a casino. “Casino" means premises where casino games are played for money or other valuable consideration gambled on the possibility of winning a prize.

Apply for a CITES Dealers Book

This service is aimed at an individual, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities who want to apply for CITES Dealers Book.

Apply for a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) permit

Individual, businesses and municipalities who wants to apply for a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Apply for a Limited Payout Machine (LPM) licence

Businesses can apply for Limited Payout Machine site licences & additional gaming machine licences can be made through licensed route operators.

Apply for a liquor licence

A liquor licence grants to the licensee such rights and privileges and subjects him or her to such obligations and responsibilities as may by virtue of the Gauteng Liquor Act be regulated thereby or issue from the holding thereof.

Apply for a liquor licence renewal

Apply for a liquor licence renewal within 12 months from the date of issue.

Apply for a public transport operating license

A citizen transporting passengers must obtain a public operating licence in terms of the National Land Traffic Act, 5 of 2009, Section 54 & 62).

Apply for a TOPS Standing Permit

This service is aimed at individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities who wants to apply for a standing permit.

Apply for AgriBEE Fund

This service is aimed at assisting farmers and farmworkers to access enterprise development and equity acquisition.

Apply for alterations and extensions of licenced premises

The Gauteng Liquor Board may grant conditional approval to applications where requirements comply with Section 43 of the Liquor Act, but the premises are not yet erected or require structural alteration or addition to be effected.

Apply for an occassional permit or temporary liquor licence

The permit can be applied for, if there is an occasion held by the applicant and the principal business of the applicant should not be that of distribution or sale of liquor.

Apply for an ordinary permit - TOPS: Conveying/moving/translocation

Apply for an ordinary permit, in terms of the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004, Act 10 of 2004 - Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2007.

Apply for an ordinary permit - TOPS: Gathering/plucking/collecting

Apply for an ordinary permit, in terms of the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004, Act 10 of 2004 - Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2007.

Apply for an ordinary permit - TOPS: Growing/breeding/propagating

Apply for an ordinary permit, in terms of the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004, Act 10 of 2004 - Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2007.

Apply for an ordinary permit - TOPS: Hunting/catching/killing

Apply for an ordinary permit, in terms of the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004, Act 10 of 2004 - Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2007.

Apply for an ordinary permit - TOPS: Possession

Apply for an ordinary permit, in terms of the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) - Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2007.

Apply for an ordinary permit - TOPS: Selling/buying/receiving/giving/donating

Apply for an ordinary permit, in terms of the provisions of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act No. 2004, Act 10 of 2004 - Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2007.

Apply for business incubation in Information and Communications Technology

The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) provides enabling support platforms for enterprise development through instruments such as Maxum, Climate Innovation Centre (CIC), BioPark, eKasiLabs and Mlab.

Apply for business incubation in the Automotive Industry

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) pioneered its Incubation Programmes within the local automotive industry to provide support to black-owned enterprises and nurture these companies during their start-up phases.

Apply for compulsory registration of captive breeding operation

This service is aimed at individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities who wants to apply for compulsory registration of captive breeding operation.

Apply for conveyance of abnormal loads and vehicles

A person or business can apply to the Abnormal Loads Exemption Permit Office to move abnormal load on public roads in Gauteng.

Apply for exemption to hunt

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for an exemption to hunt permit.

Apply for filming permit

Film crews are always required to obtain film permits when filming on public spaces such as streets, pavements, sidewalks, government-owned buildings and so on.

Apply for financial support

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller provides (GEP) is a one-stop-shop for SMMEs and offers personalised service. We offer financial and non-financial support.

Apply for Government Jobs Online

Individuals can apply for government jobs online using the e-Recruitment system.

Apply for grants-in-aid

Any legal entity or natural person in the Province of Gauteng is eligible for funding, terms and conditions apply.

Apply for non-financial support

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) provides unique, tailored financial and non-financial services that enable SMMEs and Co-ops to become active participants in Gauteng’s mainstream economy.

Apply for Performing Animal license

Application and renewal of licences under the Performing Animals Protection Amendment Act, 2016 (Act No.4 of 2016), exhibit and train performing animals or use of animals for safeguarding .

Apply for Public Driver's Permit (PrDP)

A professional driving permit (PrDP) is needed to drive public transport and heavy duty vehicles, for example taxis, buses and breakdown vehicles.

Apply for skills development and business incubation at the Township Enterprise Hubs

Township Enterprise Hubs are business incubators and skills development centres targeting the unemployed and small businesses and are a critical component of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s (GPG) holistic approach to unemployment.

Apply for skills development at the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre

The Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre is a state-of-art facility for skills and development training within the automotive sector. It is part of the Nissan SA Investment Support Programme and is the result of a partnership between Nissan SA and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC).

Apply for skills development programme in Jewellery Manufacturing - Design50

The Design50 Commercial Jewellery Design Project is a commercial training institute for jewellery manufacturing and design graduates. This course arms students with technical knowledge, practical work experience, entrepreneurial skills and certification.

Apply for transfer of liquor licence

According to Section 104 of the Act, a licensee may at any time make an application for the transfer of the licence to another person.

Apply for waste management licence

Individuals or companies can request for a license to recycle, treat or dispose general waste. General waste includes paper, cardboard, plastic, cans, glass, etc. This excludes hazardous and medical waste.

Apply for Wayleave

An Electronic Wayleave Management System is a service available to clients who want to apply for a wayleave.

Apply to act as a Hunting Outfitter

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to act as a Hunting Outfitter.

Apply to act as a landowner

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to act as landowner.

Apply to act as a professional hunter

individual, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities who want to be professional hunters

Apply to amend waste management license

License holders can apply to amend their Waste Management license to recycle, treat or dispose general waste. General waste includes paper, cardboard, plastic, cans, glass, etc. This excludes hazardous and medical waste.

Apply to appoint a manager for a liquor establishment

According to Section 40 of the Act a licence holder may in a prescribed manner appoint a person who will manage the business.

Apply to be a registered CITES nursery

This service is aimed at an individuals or businesses who want to be a registered CITES nursery

Apply to catch fish

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to catch fish.

Apply to catch wild animal/s

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to catch a live wild animal.

Apply to deregister a motor vehicle

A citizen must apply to deregister a motor vehicle if it has been declared permanently unfit to be on a public road; has been stolen or has been permanently demolished.

Apply to donate plants

Individuals, businesses and municipalities can apply for a permit to donate plants.

Apply to establish a game park

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a game park permit.

Apply to establish a reptile park

Individuals, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to establish a reptile park.

Apply to establish a zoo

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a zoo permit

Apply to export dead game or game products

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to export dead game or game products

Apply to export for research permit

This service is aimed at individuals, businesses or institutions that want to apply to export for research other than Bioprosoecting.

Apply to export live animals

All persons or companies who import, export, trade in, keep, possess, collect, pick, convey, transport or hunt listed wild animals and wild plants in Gauteng must apply for permits with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Apply to export or remove live animals

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to export or remove live wild animals from Gauteng

Apply to export plants

Individuals, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to export plants.

Apply to hold an angling competition

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to hold an angling competition.

Apply to hunt birds during closed season

To hunt live animals such as birds, reptiles and mammals, in accordance with Gauteng Nature Conservation Ordinance 12 of 1983, Section 16, 16A, 17, 18 and 49, Regulation 18.

Apply to hunt game with a prohibited weapon

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to hunt game with a prohibited weapon.

Apply to hunt ordinary game

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to hunt ordinary game.

Apply to hunt wild animals for scientific purpose

Individuals, univeristies, SANBI, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to hunt animals for scientific purposes.

Apply to import dead game or game products

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to import dead game or game products.

Apply to import live animals

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to import live animals into Gauteng.

Apply to import plants

Individuals, univerities, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to import plants.

Apply to keep plants

Individuals, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to keep plants

Apply to keep wild live animals in captivity

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to keep live wild animals in captivity.

Apply to operate a vehicle testing station

A person or business can apply to operate a vehicle testing station to conduct tests on vehicles' fitness before use on public roads.

Apply to place or release fish into waters

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to place and release of fish.

Apply to possess raw elephant tusks

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to possess raw elephant tusks.

Apply to possess rhino horns

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to posses rhino horns.

Apply to register a game farm :TOPS

All persons or companies who import, export, trade in, keep, possess, collect, pick, convey, transport or hunt listed wild animals and wild plants in Gauteng must apply for permits with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, (Directorate: Biodiversity Management/Nature Conservation).

Apply to remove bats from the caves

This service is aimed at an individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities who wants to remove bats from the caves.

Apply to remove from the caves

All persons or companies who import, export, trade in, keep, possess, collect, pick, convey, transport or hunt listed wild animals and wild plants in Gauteng must apply for permits with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Apply to Ring Birds

This service is aimed at an individual or club who wants to ring birds.

Apply to sell game biltong

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to sell game biltong.

Apply to sell game meat

To sell game meat, in accordance with Gauteng Nature Conservation Ordinance 12 of 1983, Section 33.

Apply to sell ivory or rhino horn

Individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to sell ivory or rhino horns.

Apply to sell live fish

Individuals, businesses and municipalities can apply for a permit to sell fish.

Apply to sell live wild animals

Individuals, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities can apply for a permit to sell live wild animals.

Apply to sell plants

Individuals, businesses and municipalities can apply for a permit to sell plants.

Apply to transport and display wild animal/s in Gauteng

This service is aimed at individuals, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities who wants to transport a live wild animal.

Apply to write a Hunting Outfitter exam

This service is aimed at an individual, clubs, businesses, nature reserves and municipalities who wants to write a Hunting Outfitters Exam.

Apply to write a Professional Hunter exam

Apply to write a professional hunters exam, in accordance with Gauteng Nature Conservation Ordinance 12 of 1983, Section 47

Audition for Puisano Live Music development programme

Bands selected from the audition process to participate in the showcase and an honorarium are paid for performances.

Check AARTO fines, notices and infringements

Client enquires about AARTO Notices issued, where to pay and how to complete and submit representations

Develop your career in the filming industry

Young people are provided with the opportunity to explore and get more information on careers in the industry and its discipline.

Find information on Economic Research and Planning

The Economic Planning Unit at the Gauteng Department of Economic Development exists to provide thought leadership required for strategic decision-making and the overall economic transformation and re-industrialisation for the Gauteng province.

Information on Gauteng Veterinary Services

Veterinary services offers diverse roles ranging from regulatory animal disease control, export facilitation, veterinary public health and primary animal health

Information on the movement and control of African Swine Fever

In order to prevent the possible spread of African Swine Fever out of the control area, there are strict requirements for the movement of meat and carcasses which hunters must conform to.

Invest in Gauteng

InvestSA Gauteng (formerly the Gauteng Investment Centre) is South Africa's first One-Stop Shop (OSS) for international investors and established local businesses where essential government information and services can be accessed from a single platform.

Lodge a consumer related complaint

The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs (GOCA) was established by the Gauteng Department of Economic Development in terms of the Consumer Affairs (Unfair Business Practices) Act No. 7 of 1996 to protect and promote consumer rights.

Overload control

Weighing of overloaded freight and passenger vehicles for compliance with National Road Traffic Regulations.

Participate in the Arnold Classic Games

Arnold Classic Africa affords athletes the opportunity to compete in an international competition against participants from the African continent.

Participate in the Arts Market Access Initiative

Arts Market Access Initiative gives craft producers’ access to resources including raw materials, production space, equipment, ICTs, appropriate financing mechanisms, effective and efficient transport and logistics and marketing materials.

Register as a government supplier

The Central Supplier Database maintains a database of organisations, institutions and individuals who can provide goods and services to government.

Register as Manufacturer, Importer and Builder

Manufacturers, importers or builders must register with the Department of Roads and Transport before manufacturing, building or importing any type of vehicles.

Register for e-Invoicing

Registered vendors with a Gauteng SAP vendor number can register for Electronic Invoice Submission by completing the EIS Agreement.

Register on the EIA Online Submission

Registration on the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Online Submission system as a Practitioner or as a Company (doing Environmental Impact Assessments)

Remove administration mark on discontinued vehicles

This service is available to vehicle owners who have had their cars discontinued through a process where a notice is issued in terms of the Road Traffic Act, 1989 (​Act No. 29 of 1989)​ for vehicles that do not comply with necessary roadworthy specifications.

Report a crime

Citizens can call to report a crime through the call centre and may choose to remain anonymous.

Report illegal sale of drugs

This service is available 24 hours a day to any person who wants to report the illegal sale of drugs by providing information that may assist the police in the prevention and/or investigation of those activities.

Report lack of feedback from the police

Report lack of feedback on a case that has been opened at any police station in Gauteng.

Report police abuse of power

Lodge a complaint against law enforcement agencies who abuse power or harrass and assault innocent citizens.

Report Service Complaints Against the Police

The service allows citizens to report any wrong doing by law enforcement agencies i.e. South African Police Services and various metro police departments in Gauteng. Citizens can report these agencies for not discharging services as they should.

Report sexual abuse

Report any sexual related offenses. The alleged sexual offense may be reported by: the victim of the offence; a family member, friend or colleague of the victim or a person who witnesses or received information about the commission of the offence.

Request Agriculture related feasibility study and business support

This service is aimed at supporting emerging enterpreners on feasibility study business plan compilation to access finance, markets and compliance with the regulatory measures of Agricultural Products.

Request business support for recycling

Waste recycling facilities/ companies, waste recycling/ management cooperatives and buy-back centres can request business support for recycling.

Request change in land use scheme

Applicants (developers/individuals) can apply, consult, seek advice on enquiries related to Gauteng road network.

Request for information of cattle farming in Gauteng

Gauteng has limited area for grazing cattle due to other agricultural activities, industry and urban sprawl to mention a few factors.

Request for information on compulsory animal vaccinations

Under The Animal Disease Act, Act 35 of 1984, vaccination of dogs, cats, livestock and equines (Horses, donkeys, mules) against certain diseases is compulsory. A owner is required to vaccinate his/her animals as prescribed in the Act.

Request for information on farm biosecurity

Biosecurity is the practice of good farming principles to prevent entering of a disease onto a farm as well as spread to other premises. They should form part of any farmer's Good Farming Practice.

Request for information on feedlotting of livestock in Gauteng

Finishing of livestock for market forms the major source of beef consumed in Gauteng.

Request for information on importing an animal

Request for information on reporting of government controlled veterinary diseases in animals

It is a requirment under the Animal Diseases Act, Act 35 of 1984, of every farmer, land owner and/or animal owner to report suspected or actual controlled veterinary diseases to their local State veterinarian

Request for information on the breeding and selection of grass-fed beef cattle

Rangeland in Gauteng has certain advantages and restrictions for cattle farming so selection and breeding is critical.

Request for information on the keeping and movement of Cape Buffalo into, within or out of Gauteng.

Due to the possibility of buffalo being carriers of diseases like Foot and mouth disease, their movement and keeping is regulated by veterinary services.

Request for information on the legal requirement for permanent animal identification.

In order to be able to prove ownership, all domestic livestock are required to be identifiable under a registered mark of the owner.

Request for information on the selling and buying of livestock at a public auction

Livestock auctions are commonly used for trade in live animals, but hold certain disease risks for the farmer.

Request for self-exclusion from gambling facilities

Self-exclusion is a legislated programme where a player may wish to exclude himself/herself from gambling activities. An individual that is excluded is offered counselling and support through the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP).

Request for veterinary services annual reports

The Annual Reports of Veterinary Services encapsulate the achievements of the year and provide information as to important disease outbreaks and data on  the various functions of the Branch.. They are available as pdf documents for downloading.

Request pre-consultation on the EIA Process

An independent consultant (Environmental Assessment Practitioner) can request guidance on the correct process to follow for the Environmental Impact Assessment

Request training for waste recyclers

Waste recycling facilities/ companies, waste recycling/ management cooperatives and buy-back centres can request training recycling business.

Showcase at Moshito Music Conference

Moshito Music Conference and Exhibitions is a platform for intergenerational South African music story told through a concert. South African emerging talent are given a platform to showcase their talent from sister markets.

Socio-economic Transformation and Economic Empowerment

Inclusive Economy generally advocates for the implementation of programs aimed at driving socio-economic transformation and economic empowerment.

Standards on Veterinary Services

As a citizen there are certain standards of service that you should receive from Veterinary Services

Submit a Land use query (municipalities)

This service is available to Municipalities when querying the Environmental requirements of a township application

Submit a National Environmental Management Act - listing query (applicant)

This service is available to the public, but mainly environmental Assessment Practitioners and developers who wish to determine if their proposed development requires an Environmental approval processes to be undertaken

Submit Basic Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment reports

Submit Basic Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment reports in line with the National Environmental Management Act Regulations

Submit Invoice

Suppliers must have registered for Electronic Invoice Submission and the Webboard Capturing Upload System to submit an invoice.

Submit proposals for the Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation events

Any legal entity or natural person in the Province of Gauteng is eligible for funding, terms and conditions apply.

Subscribe to Gauteng Treasury Announcements

You can subscribe to receive announcements by the Gauteng Treasury.

Testing of driving school instructors

Instructors of driving schools are tested ​by a qualified Provincial Traffic Officer in order to confirm compliance of the required regulations for a driving school instructor.​

Waste Information Certificate

All persons generating more than 20kg of hazardous waste, transporters , recycling facilities, treatment facilities, and disposal sites must apply for a waste information certificate.