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⚠️ Scam Alert: Fake SITA RFQ from Nonmbulelo Ndlovu (rfqs-sita.co.za / quotation-sita.co.za)
🚨 Summary
Scammers are again targeting South African suppliers with fake Request for Quotation (RFQ) emails pretending to be from the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). These phishing attempts appear to come from Nonmbulelo Ndlovu, using the following fraudulent domains:
nonmbulelo.ndlovu@rfqs-sita.co.za
nonmbulelo.ndlovu@quotation-sita.co.za
The email claims to be an Invitation to Bid and requests quotes for unspecified goods — often outside the supplier’s usual scope — and encourages outsourcing. This is a classic red flag of a tender scam.
📧 Example of the Scam Email
Subject: INVITATION TO BID
Good day,
The Sita hereby invites all interested service providers / suppliers to submit your Quotation as indicated below.
Some of the products we request may fall out of your scope of work hence we would like you to outsource and supply them to us.All Quotations must be submitted via Email to:
nonmbulelo.ndlovu@quotation-sita.co.zaRequired documents:
Company registration documents
Bank confirmation letter
CSD Report
BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Delivery Address:
459 Tsitsa Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, South Africa
PO Box 26100, Monument Park, 0105CLOSING DATE: Within 3 working days
TIME: 4:00 PMKind Regards,
nonmbulelo Ndlovu
Procurement Department
Tel: +27 12 516 0487 / +27 74 278 5851
Email: nonmbulelo.ndlovu@quotation-sita.co.za
🛑 Why This Is a Scam
Despite using a tone of professionalism and referencing a government agency, this message is fraudulent. Here's why:
1. Fake Domains
Official SITA email addresses end in @sita.co.za
The scammer uses @rfqs-sita.co.za and @quotation-sita.co.za — domains created to imitate the real one.
These fraud domains are not owned or operated by SITA.
2. Unusual Procurement Language
Legitimate government tenders do not ask you to “outsource” items that fall outside your scope. This line is a setup — the scammer plans to refer you to a fake supplier they control.
3. No Official Tender Number
The email lacks:
An official tender or RFQ number
Project reference
Specific product list
This vague language is meant to bypass your skepticism while giving them flexibility to scam you later.
4. Dodgy Phone Numbers
The phone numbers provided (012 516 0487 and 074 278 5851) do not match any known SITA contact numbers, and a quick check reveals they are not registered publicly to SITA.
🎯 How the Scam Works
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the fake tender scam using the SITA name:
Step 1: You Receive the Email
It appears to be from a real government entity, and the message urges urgency and professionalism.
Step 2: You Respond with a Quotation
You send a quote — and you’re told to source certain products from a "recommended supplier" because they're “urgent”.
Step 3: You Contact the “Supplier”
They send you an official-looking quote (often with a 50% upfront payment) and you pay — expecting a resale to the "government".
Step 4: The “Supplier” Disappears
Once payment is made, the supplier vanishes. You’re left with no products, and your money is gone. The entire thing was a setup.
🧠 Common Scam Tactics
| Fake domains like rfqs-sita.co.za | Not registered to SITA |
| Use of common-sounding names like “Nonmbulelo Ndlovu” | Often used across multiple scams |
| Urgent timelines | Used to prevent you from verifying |
| Outsourcing encouraged | Trick to lure you into scam supplier trap |
| Fake delivery addresses | May appear real but are unrelated to tender |
| Request for CSD, BEE, bank letters | Meant to make scam seem more official |
✅ How to Verify Real SITA Tenders
All legitimate State Information Technology Agency (SITA) procurement opportunities are listed on:
🔗 https://www.etenders.gov.za
🔗 https://www.sita.co.za/tenders
If the RFQ is not listed there, it’s not real.
To verify a SITA employee or tender, call their official switchboard:
📞 +27 12 482 3000
❗What You Should Do if You Receive This Email
Do NOT Respond – Don't reply or click any links.
Do NOT Call the Numbers Provided – They're fake and lead back to the scammer.
Report the Scam:
To SITA: info@sita.co.za or fraud@sita.co.za
To National Treasury: tenderfraud@treasury.gov.za
To SAPS: Visit your nearest station or contact the Cybercrime Unit
Warn Others – Alert your colleagues, clients, and supply chain network.
📝 Summary: Key Facts
| Scammer Name | Nonmbulelo Ndlovu |
| Fake Emails | nonmbulelo.ndlovu@rfqs-sita.co.za, nonmbulelo.ndlovu@quotation-sita.co.za |
| Impersonated Organization | State Information Technology Agency (SITA) |
| Phone Numbers Used | 012 516 0487 / 074 278 5851 |
| Scam Type | Fake RFQ / Procurement Tender Scam |
| Red Flag Phrase | "Outsource and supply on our behalf" |
📎 Final Thoughts
This type of scam has become increasingly sophisticated, often using legitimate-sounding names, cloned websites, and spoofed emails. The fraudulent “Nonmbulelo Ndlovu” RFQ is not a real SITA procurement.
If something feels off, take a moment to verify — genuine tenders don't require urgency, obscure products, or outsourcing tricks.
When in doubt, verify with the source — never with the sender.
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