South Africa’s Leading Tender Training & Consulting Specialists

When it comes to tendering, experience matters.

Since 2013, HowToTender has established itself as one of South Africa’s leading providers of tender training, consulting and tender response support. Founded by tender specialist Werner van Rooyen, our business was built on a simple mission: to help South African businesses understand the tender process, submit compliant tender responses and compete successfully for government and private sector opportunities.

For more than 13 years, we have trained thousands of business owners, procurement professionals and tender administrators across every major industry. From small start-ups and emerging enterprises to large, established organisations, our clients trust us to provide practical, up-to-date guidance that delivers measurable results. Our training is based on real tendering experience—not theory—giving delegates the confidence and knowledge to prepare compliant, competitive submissions that stand out.

Unlike companies that offer tender training as just another business course, tendering is our sole area of expertise. Every workshop, webinar, consultation, manual and template has been developed from years of hands-on experience working within South Africa’s procurement environment. We continuously monitor changes to procurement legislation, National Treasury Instructions, preferential procurement regulations, CIDB requirements and public sector procurement practices, ensuring that our clients always receive current, accurate and practical advice.

Our reputation has been built on integrity, expertise and results. We don’t believe in shortcuts or generic advice. We provide clear, step-by-step guidance that simplifies what many businesses consider to be a complex and intimidating process. Whether you are responding to your very first tender, looking to improve your tender success rate, or require expert assistance with a high-value submission, our experienced team is committed to helping you maximise every opportunity.

Today, HowToTender is recognised as a trusted partner to businesses throughout South Africa. Thousands of organisations have relied on our training, consulting services and tender resources to improve their compliance, strengthen their tender responses and increase their confidence when competing for contracts. Our success is measured by the success of our clients, and we remain committed to providing the highest standard of tender training and support in the country.

Why Businesses Choose HowToTender

• More than 13 years of specialist tendering experience
• Thousands of businesses trained across South Africa
• Dedicated exclusively to tender training and consulting
• Practical, real-world training based on actual tender submissions
• Current guidance aligned with South African procurement legislation
• Comprehensive training manuals, templates and tender resources
• Professional tender consulting and bid response assistance
• Trusted by businesses of all sizes across both the public and private sectors

At HowToTender, we don’t simply teach businesses how to submit tenders—we equip them with the knowledge, systems and confidence to compete successfully, minimise costly compliance mistakes and unlock long-term business growth through procurement opportunities.