Proposals Engineer -Electrical - Mechanical

Progessive International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the diesel generators industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer based in Cape Town. The role involves managing tender documents, providing technical support, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a technical qualification and relevant experience in sales and engineering.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in the diesel generators industry.
• Experience in sales administration and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations.
• Assist internal and external customers with technical queries.
• Handle general sales administration tasks.

Skills

CAD

Computer Literacy

Education

Matric Certificate

S4 or N6 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Qualifications and Experience

• Matric certificate.
• A recognized and relevant technical qualification (e.g., S4 or N6 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
• At least 3-5 years of work experience in the diesel generators industry, preferably in a similar position.
• CAD experience is an advantage.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and MS Projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Proposals / Sales

• Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations, including costing schedules.
• Ensure tenders and quotations meet company and customer commercial terms and conditions.
• Review customer specifications for compliance (commercial and technical).
• Gather and compile all required documentation for tender submissions.
• Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling prices, and confirm stock availability.
• Coordinate with customers, company departments, branches, and business units regarding tenders and quotations.
• Formulate optimal solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure all technical literature in tender documents is current and relevant.
• Obtain latest prices from group companies and suppliers for costing.
• Assist the Business Development team with technical clarifications and evaluate design complexity.
• Review and interpret Single Line Diagrams (SLD) for costing.
• Summarize tenders for easier evaluation.
• Conduct site inspections if necessary to gather information for accurate quotations.

Customers

• Assist internal and external customers with technical queries.
• Provide technical support and follow-up on tenders and quotations.
• Participate in pre-order negotiations.
• Manage product launches and trade show exhibits.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and generate new business.

Other

• Handle general sales administration tasks.
• Continuously improve internal systems and procedures.
• Participate in product training internally and externally.
• Monitor developments in engineering and energy sectors.
• Process sales orders via SYSPRO, including order confirmation, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Ensure timely deliveries and monitor customer account status.
• Issue internal project handover instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic quotation records.
• Complete orders and quotations within 24 hours.

Additional Information

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