Proposal (Bid) Support Manager – Consulting Services

Deloitte Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Midrand is seeking an experienced Proposal Support Manager to drive the proposal lifecycle. You will manage tender processes, develop compelling proposals, and utilize strong graphic design skills. The ideal candidate has significant experience in project management within a consulting environment. This role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in proposal management or tender coordination.
• Background in project management with understanding of consulting sales cycles.
• Exceptional writing skills to craft persuasive content tailored to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive the proposal lifecycle within consulting practice.
• Manage end-to-end tender process ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Lead development of client-focused proposals and presentations.

Skills

Proposal management

Project management

Graphic design

Bid management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

APMP certification

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Photoshop

CRM tools

Job description

Company Description

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

About the division

Deloitte, as the world’s foremost professional services firm, is busy consolidating its leading capabilities in areas such as business and technology consulting, financial advisory and non-assurance related risk advisory into one large business areas referred to as “Consulting Services”. This creates one advisory and implementation business with significant scale and a breadth of services which can assist organisations from strategy and deal advisory, all the way through business and technology advice and implementation services, through to guardian services to protect value.

This Consulting services unit is positioning to more than double in size over the next 2-3 years. This will be done by dominating the industry sectors we chose to focus on, growing significant client value-adding relationships, creating differentiated alliance relationships, bold market plays and excellence in our go-to-market efforts. The Africa Consulting Services Growth team has been tasked to drive the growth ambition in conjunction with capability leaders.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Proposal Support Manager to drive the proposal lifecycle within our consulting practice. This role will be responsible for bid qualification, tender administration, and the creation of compelling, compliant proposals that reflect our consulting capabilities and value proposition. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of professional services with strong project management and administrative consulting expertise to deliver high-quality submissions that win business. Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess excellent graphic design skills to create visually appealing and engaging proposals, as well as experience working in a consulting technology firm to ensure alignment with industry standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Tender Management:

• 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.

• Build and maintain a central bid calendar and pipeline tracker for all opportunities.

Proposal Development & Writing:

• 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.

Design skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to create engaging and visually appealing presentations.
• Strong graphic design skills, including experience with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and visually compelling graphics.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and layout

Project Management:

• 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.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring on-time delivery of all bid documents.

Strategic & Administrative Support:

• Maintain a repository of past proposals, CVs, project references, and boilerplate content for reuse and customisation.
• 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 a 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.
• Background in project management and administrative consulting, with a clear understanding of consulting sales cycles.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and formatting skills—able to craft persuasive content tailored to client needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiar with proposal automation or CRM tools (e.g., Loopio, RFPIO, Salesforce).
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in a consulting technology firm, with a strong understanding of industry standards and practices.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools

Additional Information

What We Offer

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

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