Proposals Specialist - Hoisting

ABB; Brakpan; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Proposals Specialist to manage tenders and quotations for the Hoisting Business Line in Brakpan, South Africa. You will compile comprehensive commercial and technical offers and collaborate with various departments to ensure accuracy. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Excel. The role offers a hybrid work model with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Basic contractual and financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical and commercial proposals for the hoisting business line.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, sales, and other departments.
• Comply with the tender process and provide sales support.

Skills

Technical knowledge of mine winders

Strong communication skills

Experience in the hoisting field

Excel proficiency

Adaptability and initiative

Education

Degree, Diploma or certification in Engineering

Job description

Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Hoisting Sales Manager.

Your Role And Responsibilities

You will be working as a Proposals Specialist responsible for the tenders and quotations dedicated to the local Hoisting Business Line and will be part of Process Automation business area for Process Industries division based in Longmeadow, South Africa. In this role you will be responsible for the compilation of both commercial and technical offers for the mine-winders business.

Work model for the role: Hybrid.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Completing technical and commercial proposals for the hoisting business line and taking responsibility for the accurate compilation of the full cost model for tenders.
• Coordinating activities with engineering, sales, legal department, supply chain and clients in order to ensure that complete and competitive offers are compiled.
• Complying with the tender process and ensuring that the necessary procedures are followed, providing sales support for the electrical mine winders business and liaising with customers.
• Attend site kick-off meetings as required for the purposes of gathering information to compile the tender.
• Being attentive to risks associated with the contractual and financial aspects associated with the compilation of tenders.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.

Qualifications For The Role

• Good technical knowledge of mine winders and experience in the hoisting field.
• Prior relevant work experience: 5 years.
• Degree, Diploma or certification in Engineering.
• Experienced in using Excel formulas and tools to analyze and organize data efficiently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence and a professional attitude.
• Adaptability, initiative, and positive outlook.
• Basic contractual and financial knowledge.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

More About Us

The Process Industries division delivers complete electrification and automation solutions, industry-specific products and lifecycle services across industries. Engineering and delivering automation solutions from device to monitoring and control make our customers get more out of their investment; digitalization solutions including collaborative operations and augmented reality help improve plant and enterprise productivity, reduce maintenance and energy costs.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with the company\'s employment equity targets.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.