Bid Coordinator - Graduate

SATIGO; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A business consulting firm in Cape Town is looking for a Bid & Commercial Coordinator to produce high-quality written content for bids and case studies. The ideal candidate should have excellent writing skills, be organized, and detail-oriented. Responsibilities include writing bids, coordinating submissions, and maintaining compliance documentation. This role is perfect for an early-career professional eager to grow in bids and commercial operations. Join us to play a critical role in our commercial success.

Qualifications

• Experience in an admin, coordination, or content-focused role.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and juggling multiple inputs.
• High attention to detail and strong organisation.

Responsibilities

• Write and shape clear, concise, professional content for bids and tenders.
• Coordinate bid submissions, managing timelines, inputs, approvals, and version control.
• Support coordination of ISO certifications and ensure documentation is audit-ready.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Business

Job description

SATIGO City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

We’re looking for a strong writer who is organised, detail-driven, and early in their career to join us as a Bid & Commercial Coordinator.

This role is writer-led. Clear, structured, professional writing is the most important skill for this position. The coordination and admin elements support that core strength. You’ll be responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality written content for bids, case studies, and frameworks, while helping ensure submissions are well‑run, compliant, and audit‑ready.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Writing/Editing

Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Staffing and Recruiting

Key Responsibilities

• Write and shape clear, concise, professional content for bids and tenders.
• Create well‑structured one‑page case studies from raw inputs.
• Edit, refine, and improve draft responses for clarity, tone, and consistency.
• Maintain a high standard of written material across our bid library.
• Turn technical or operational information into compelling, easy‑to‑read content.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Bid & Framework Coordination
  • Coordinate bid submissions, managing timelines, inputs, approvals, and version control.
  • Track opportunities across frameworks, DPS, RFIs, and RFPs.
  • Manage tender portals, deadlines, and document uploads.
  • Maintain and improve the bid library (answers, policies, CVs, SoWs).
• Assurance & Compliance Support
  • Support coordination of ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 9001).
  • Maintain assurance evidence, supplier questionnaires, and credentials.
  • Track insurance documentation and renewals.
  • Ensure documentation is organised and audit‑ready.
  • Provide annual leave cover within Operations when required.
• Social Value & CSR
  • Write and maintain social value evidence for bids and frameworks.
  • Support CSR reporting and community initiatives.
  • Support Ops Manager in running company events.

What We're Really Looking For

• Excellent written communication skills – writing is your strongest skill.
• Confidence writing in a clear, professional, structured style.
• Experience in an admin, coordination, or content‑focused role.
• High attention to detail and strong organisation.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and juggling multiple inputs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Highly Desirable

• Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Business.
• Experience writing structured content (case studies, proposals, reports).
• Exposure to bids, tenders, or regulated environments.
• Interest in bid management, commercial operations, or governance.

Personal Attributes

• Naturally methodical and process‑driven.
• Enjoys refining and improving written work.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders to extract information.
• Reliable, discreet, and trusted with sensitive information.

Why this role matters

Strong writing wins bids. This role sits at the heart of our commercial success, ensuring our bids are clear, consistent, well‑structured, and persuasive, while also keeping the business compliant and audit‑ready. It’s an ideal role for a talented writer who wants to build a career in bids, commercial operations, or governance.

Apply directly or message us to learn more.