Strategic Bid Manager: IT & Digital Transformation

iOCO Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Bid Manager to own the end-to-end proposal and tender submission process, ensuring bids are competitive, compliant, and aligned with GRC frameworks. You will assemble virtual bid teams across technical, legal, and operations units to turn complex software opportunities into winning contracts.

You will lead bid lifecycle activities, maintain the bid content library, coordinate reviews, and work with pricing to craft robust commercial models that protect

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT Management, Commerce, or related field.
• APMP certification or equivalent Bid Management credential is highly preferred.
• Certifications in risk management, corporate governance, or agile project management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid lifecycle from qualification to submission and post-award reviews.
• Proofread, edit, and structure proposal documents for clarity and persuasiveness.
• Establish bid timelines and manage submission programs to hit deadlines.
• Oversee bid content library including case studies and technical baselines.
• Coordinate gate reviews and legal sign-offs with stakeholders.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Pricing collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT Management, Commerce

APMP certification

Risk management / governance / agile project management certifications

Tools

e-procurement portals

tender engines

CRM forecasting tools

document-assembly software

Job description

iOCO Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Bid Manager to own the end-to-end proposal and tender submission process, ensuring bids are competitive, compliant, and aligned with GRC frameworks. You will assemble virtual bid teams across technical, legal, and operations units to turn complex software opportunities into winning contracts.

You will lead bid lifecycle activities, maintain the bid content library, coordinate reviews, and work with pricing to craft robust commercial models that protect