It Services Proposal Manager

Itc Worldwide, Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Proposal Support Manager to oversee proposal development and management processes. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in proposal management within a consulting environment, excellent writing and editing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for career growth with competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Collaborative consulting environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in proposal management or tender coordination.
• Experience in consulting, advisory, or professional services environment.
• Ability to craft persuasive content tailored to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming RFPs to assess strategic fit.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process.
• Lead the development of client-focused proposals.
• Collaborate with various teams to gather input.
• Ensure consistency in documentation tone and branding.
• Develop proposal workplans and manage deliverables.
• Facilitate meetings to monitor timelines.
• Maintain a repository of past proposals.
• Advise on bid strategy and competitive positioning.
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Editing skills

Formatting skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Graphic design skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field

APMP certification

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Proposal automation tools (Loopio, RFPIO, Salesforce)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

Company: Deloitte

Overview: Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and Consulting services. This role focuses on Proposal Support within the Consulting Services growth initiative in Africa.

Role: Proposal Support Manager

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming RFPs, RFIs, and EOIs to assess strategic fit and facilitate go/no-go decisions with leadership.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, ensuring compliance with client instructions and internal quality standards.
• Lead the development of client-focused proposals, including tailored executive summaries, team credentials, methodologies, and case studies.
• Collaborate with consultants, subject matter experts, business development teams, and leadership to gather and synthesize input.
• Ensure consistency in tone, brand, and visual identity across all documentation.
• Develop proposal workplans and timelines, assigning responsibilities and managing deliverables across stakeholders.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups or progress meetings to monitor timelines and resolve blockers.
• Maintain a repository of past proposals, CVs, project references, and boilerplate content for reuse and customization.
• Provide advisory support on bid strategy, competitive positioning, and response themes.
• Recommend and implement improvements in proposal processes and tools to boost efficiency and win rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, or related field.
• APMP certification or formal training in proposal/bid management.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an advantage.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in proposal management or tender coordination, preferably within a consulting, advisory, or professional services environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills; ability to craft persuasive content tailored to client needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with proposal automation or CRM tools (e.g., Loopio, RFPIO, Salesforce).
• Graphic design skills and the ability to create visually engaging presentations.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating consulting environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, strategic bids across sectors.
• Career growth through exposure to strategic business development and client engagement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible working arrangements.

EEO Statement: Deloitte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.