Contracts Pursuit Electrical Engineer

JVR Software; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Contracts Pursuit Electrical Engineer in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, evaluating tender documents and developing competitive technical and commercial submissions for electrical projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement and commercial teams to ensure accurate tenders, timely submissions, and smooth handover of contracts to project teams. A strong technical background and commercial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires an engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in electrical engineering, tendering, or project engineering.
• Experience supporting or leading tender submissions and contract pursuits.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and specs.
• Experience with cost estimation, BOQ preparation and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and pursue new electrical engineering contract and project opportunities.
• Review RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, tender documents and technical specifications to establish project requirements.
• Interpret electrical drawings, engineering specifications, scopes of work and contractual requirements.
• Develop technical solutions and contribute to competitive tender submissions.
• Prepare electrical cost estimates, BOQs and cost breakdowns.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project management and commercial teams during tender processes.
• Obtain supplier quotations to ensure technically compliant and competitive submissions.
• Identify project risks, deviations, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations, tenders and client presentations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors for information.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Contract pursuit

Tendering

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Communication

Education

Electrical Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer Network Finance Location Mpumalanga Job type Electrical Engineering Salary Not specified Posted 31 Oct 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and pursue new electrical engineering contract and project opportunities.
• Review RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, tender documents and technical specifications to establish project requirements.
• Interpret electrical drawings, engineering specifications, scopes of work and contractual requirements.
• Develop technical solutions and contribute to the preparation of competitive tender submissions.
• Prepare electrical engineering estimates, quantity take-offs, bills of quantities (BOQs) and cost breakdowns.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project management and commercial teams throughout the tender process.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure technically compliant and commercially competitive submissions.
• Identify project risks, technical deviations, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations, tender clarifications and client presentations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain relevant technical and commercial information.
• Ensure tender submissions are completed accurately and within specified deadlines.
• Assist with the handover of successful contracts to project execution teams.
• Maintain tender records, costing documentation and project pursuit databases.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Contracts Pursuit Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, evaluating and pursuing electrical engineering project opportunities, with a strong focus on tender preparation, technical proposals, contract development and project acquisition. The role requires a combination of strong electrical engineering expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to develop competitive technical and commercial proposals that meet client requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent electrical engineering qualification.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in electrical engineering, contract pursuit, tendering, estimating or project engineering.
• Proven experience supporting or managing electrical engineering tender submissions and contract pursuits.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, systems and technical specifications.
• Experience in project costing, estimation, quantity surveying or BOQ preparation.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical documentation and contractual requirements.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project profitability and cost management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tender deadlines.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within EPC, EPCM, power generation, industrial, mining or infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical procurement, subcontractor management and contract negotiations.
• ECSA professional registration or eligibility for registration.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a commercially astute Electrical Engineer who combines strong technical engineering knowledge with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities. They should be confident interpreting complex technical requirements, developing competitive tender submissions and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to secure major engineering contracts.