​By Staff Writer
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is warning the public of an email scam targeting individuals and companies that have submitted bids for tenders.
The Department has asserted that this is fraudulent and did not legitimately emanate from the organization.  It further urges the public not to fall for this scam, which instructs bidders to call a specific cell phone number to arrange a meeting. 
Valid tender processes are transparent: once bids are closed, there will be no further correspondence with bidders unless clarification is needed, which will be provided in the form of a written letter on official letterhead. 
Additionally, any response will be delivered in writing, not through meetings in person at random venues. 
Successful bidders will receive a formal letter before any official meetings are arranged to discuss awarded work.
Anyone who has received such email correspondence is urged to contact the Department's Risk Office on e-mail: duduzle.malebo@gauteng.gov.za for further investigation.