Ops Specialist: Proposal Centre

BCX Zambia; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Durban is looking for a Junior Position to coordinate, manage and develop sales documentation. The role focuses on compiling competitive sales documentation and supporting the sales team during customer negotiations. Qualified candidates should possess an NQF 6 qualification or Grade 12, with at least three years of experience in tender responses, marketing, and sales. This position offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in compiling tender responses, marketing, and sales.
• 5 years’ experience in compiling tender responses, marketing, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Compile outline documentation with a competitive sales edge focus.
• Review final documentation by proofreading for integrity and accuracy.
• Analyze and package information to ensure documentation is managed appropriately.
• Support the proposal process by ensuring all documentation is up to date.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Process the end-to-end production of lower value/volume bids.
• Support Sales during customer negotiations where appropriate.

Skills

Proposal Management

Commercial Awareness

Customer Focus

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/Diploma/National Diploma in Business Management or Administration

NQF 4: Grade 12

Job description

Job Details

Date: 6 Nov 2025

Location: Durban, KwaZulu Natal, ZA

Company: BCXP

Business Unit: CCO

Department: Commercial

Job grade: S6

Core Description

To partner with the Sales force to co‑ordinate, manage and develop the production of sales and other communication documentation (e.g. presentations; invites, agenda, RFP's, RFQ's; RFI's and proposals) with the focus on ensuring a competitive sales edge. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A JUNIOR POSITION.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Compile outline documentation with a competitive sales edge focus
• Review final documentation by proof reading for integrity and accuracy (e.g. RFP's)
• Analyze and package information to ensure documentation is managed appropriately.
• Support the proposal process by ensuring that all statutory and relevant documentation is up to date.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with key stakeholders across all Sales teams and support functions, and provide ongoing support to the Bid Managers.
• Process the end‑to‑end production of lower value/volume bids.
• Support Sales during customer negotiations where appropriate.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Proposal Management
• Commercial Awareness
• Customer Focus
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Presenting and Communicating information
• Planning & Organising
• Coping with pressures & setbacks

  Minimum Qualifications

  NQF 6: 3 year Degree/Diploma/National Diploma in Business Management or Administration

  OR NQF 4: Grade 12

  Additional Education - Preferred / Advantage

  • 3 years’ experience in compiling tender responses, marketing, and sales.
  • 5 years’ experience in compiling tender responses, marketing, and sales.

  Level of Engagement & Span of Control

  Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.

  Special Requirements / Employment Condition

  • Valid Drivers license
  • Willing to travel
  • Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required

  Workplace / Physical Requirements

  Hybrid Remote Worker