National Treasury Issues PPP Guidelines

Posted 03 November 2025 Written by Acts Online
Category National Treasury

Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: National Treasury has released new guidelines governing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), specifically targeting fiscal commitments, contingent liabilities, and unsolicited bid proposals.

In terms of the Public Finance Management Act, No. 1 of 1999 and Treasury Regulation 16, these guidelines are part of an ongoing implementation of recommendations from a framework review. The measures are intended to ‘strengthen institutional arrangements’ and improve the reporting of risks and liabilities associated with public-sector infrastructure projects.

The guidelines seek to safeguard public finances by facilitating more robust decision-making. Key areas of focus include:

  • The standardisation of fiscal commitment assessments to ensure long-term affordability;
  • Enhanced reporting and management of contingent liabilities to mitigate unforeseen fiscal shocks;
  • Strict protocols for the evaluation and management of unsolicited bid proposals; and
  • Improved institutional oversight to ensure compliance with the broader PPP regulatory framework.

What this means for you, your business, or your clients

  • For yourself: No direct individual obligations; impact is channelled through professional advisory roles requiring updated knowledge of public sector risk reporting.
  • For your business: Compliance and advisory firms must update their risk assessment templates to align with the new National Treasury standards for contingent liability reporting.
  • For your clients: Private entities submitting unsolicited proposals must ensure their submissions comply with the revised transparency and fiscal assessment criteria to avoid summary rejection.

Originally published at https://legalacademy.co.za/news/read/public-private-partnerships-national-treasure-guidelines-issued

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