Proposals Engineer

STELO GROUP; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in operational support is seeking a Proposals Engineer in Paarl, South Africa. The role involves preparing technical proposals for mining and industrial projects, liaising with various departments, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and several years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities to work on world-class projects

Professional development and international career growth

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in proposals, estimating, or engineering roles within mining, EPCM, or O&M services.
• Strong understanding of mining and mineral processing operations.
• Excellent communication in English; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver professional proposals and tenders for various projects.
• Liaise with teams to gather inputs for proposals.
• Prepare cost models for operational readiness and training programs.
• Maintain up-to-date proposal templates and case studies.

Skills

Proposal development

Cost modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication in English

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Mining or Industrial)

Job description

Location: Paarl, South Africa; Flexible (with travel to project sites in Africa and internationally as required)
Division: Projects
Reports To: Projects Execution Manager

About STELO LTD

STELO LTD is a leading provider of operations readiness, operations & maintenance (O&M) support, asset management, and technical training services for mining and industrial processing plants across Africa and beyond. Our mission is to help clients successfully commission, operate, and sustain high-performance operations while building strong local capacity.

Role Purpose

The Proposals Engineer plays a key role in supporting STELOs growth by developing high-quality technical and commercial proposals for clients across the mining, processing, and industrial sectors. The role requires the ability to prepare proposals not only for engineering services but also for operational readiness programmes, Operations and/or Maintenance contracts, and technical training solutions, ensuring that STELOs integrated offering is well-represented.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• Prepare and deliver professional proposals, tenders, and expressions of interest (EOIs) for projects covering:
• Operational Readiness (commissioning support, systems set-up, workforce planning, documentation).
• Operations & Maintenance Contracts (plant operations, maintenance support, optimisation, asset care).
• Technical Training & Capacity Building (competency frameworks, train-the-trainer, multilingual training).
• Interpret client specifications, scope of work, and tender requirements.
• Ensure proposals reflect STELOs value proposition of technical excellence, local empowerment, and sustainable operations.

Coordination & Interface

• Liaise with engineering, operations, training, finance, and legal teams to gather inputs for proposals.
• Align with business development to ensure proposals meet client strategy and local content requirements.

Costing & Pricing

• Prepare cost models for operational readiness studies, O&M contracts, and training programmes.
• Support commercial teams during clarifications, negotiations, and contract finalisation.

Content & Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date proposal templates, project references, and training case studies.
• Ensure submissions are professionally presented, compliant, and highlight STELOs proven experience.

Continuous Improvement

• Track proposal outcomes and incorporate lessons learned to improve win rates.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies in O&M, readiness, and training services.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience with tenders for EPCM, O&M, and training service contracts.

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Mining or Industrial) or related field.
• 3-7 years experience in proposals, estimating, or engineering roles within mining, EPCM, or O&M services.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Mining and mineral processing operations.
  • Operational readiness methodologies.
  • Operations & maintenance contract models (incl O&M/CMMS/EAM systems)
  • Technical training frameworks and workforce capacity building
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret contractual/financial requirements.
• Excellent communication in English (French and/or Portuguese highly advantageous).

Key Competencies

• Structured, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination.
• Capable of presenting complex solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates STELOs values of safety, performance, integrity, and local empowerment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities to work on world-class projects in mining and processing across Africa.
• Professional development and international career growth.
• A chance to contribute to capacity building and sustainable development in host countries.