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Proposals Engineer - Diesel Generators

FM Staff

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 450,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A leading corporate company in Cape Town is seeking a Proposals Engineer to manage quotations and tenders for power generation products. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with 3-5 years of experience in the field, especially with Diesel Generators. This role involves critical interaction with clients and includes responsibilities such as costing calculations, technical compliance and supporting the business development team.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years’ work experience in Proposals, ideally with Diesel Generators.
  • RSA Citizens only.
  • No criminal record.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations.
  • Ensure tenders comply with commercial terms and conditions.
  • Assist with technical queries and provide support to customers.

Skills

Microsoft Office
MS Projects
Technical Support
Cost Calculations

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join a well known corporate company in Cape Town as a Proposals Engineer.

The Proposals Engineer will formulate quotations and tenders related to all power generation products, services and technologies which the company part takes in, and will report directly to the Proposals Manager.

MIN REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a South African University.
At least 3-5 years’ work experience in Proposals, specific experience in Diesel Generators will be highly beneficial
Microsoft Office and MS Projects proficiency is a must.
Willing and able to travel if needed, especially to attend expo's or trade shows.
RSA Citizens only.
No criminal record.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Proposals / Sales:
Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations within the organization. This will include costing schedules
Ensure that tenders and quotations meet the company and the customer's commercial terms and conditions
Review customer specifications to ensure compliance (commercially and technically)
Gather and compile all returnable documentation and attachments required as part of the tender submission
Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling price and confirm availability of stock
Inter-phase with customers, company branches and business units with regards to related tenders/quotations
Formulate the best possible solution to meet customer requirements.
Ensure all technical literature included as part of the tender document is the most relevant and up to date information
Regularly obtain the latest prices for costing purposes from all the group companies / organization’s and preferred suppliers
Assist the Business Development team with technical clarifications and evaluate design complexity for costing purposes
Review and interpret SLD (Single Line Diagrams) for costing purposes.
Summarize tenders for ease of evaluation
Conduct site inspections if required as part of the tender process and gather all necessary information needed to compile an accurate quotation / tender document
Customers:
Assist external and internal customers with technical queries
Provide technical support to customers

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