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Tender Specialist

Signa Opportunity

Polokwane

On-site

ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A dynamic opportunity is available for a tender specialist to manage the tender process at a leading company in Polokwane. This role involves developing tender documents, evaluating bids, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll collaborate with various teams to create compelling proposals and contribute to the organization's success, emphasizing philanthropy in education initiatives.

Qualifications

  • South African unemployed youth aged 18-34.
  • Must not have participated in the YES Programme previously.
  • Bookkeeping or finance administration knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the tender process from inception to contract award.
  • Develop tender documents and evaluate bids.
  • Negotiate contracts and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organisational skills
Stakeholder engagement
Digital literacy
Communication
Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Business Management, Finance or equivalent

Job description

The tender specialist will be responsible for managing the tender process from inception to contract

award, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

This includes developing tender documents, evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Actively seek out and identify relevant tender opportunities through various channels,including online portals, industry publications, and subscription services
  • Develop a winning bid strategy in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including sales,technical, and legal teams.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and compelling proposals that effectively communicate the organization's value proposition.
  • Ensure all tender submissions adhere to specific requirements, including formatting, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Develop accurate cost estimates and pricing strategies in alignment with project scope and market conditions.
  • Identify and assess potential risks associated with the tender and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Work with various internal teams (e.g., sales, technical, legal, finance) to gather information,develop content, and ensure a cohesive and well-coordinated submission.
  • Oversee the finalization and timely submission of the tender document, ensuring all requirements are met.

Requirements :

  • South African unemployed youth aged between the ages of 18 and 34.
  • Must not have participated in the YES Programme previously.
  • Diploma in Business Management, Finance or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with BBBEE codes, Section 18A compliance, and PBO regulations.
  • Excellent organisational, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • High ethical standards and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and digital literacy skills and excellent with spreadsheets
  • Experience managing donor expectations and reporting impact.
  • Bookkeeping or finance admin knowledge beneficial
  • Highly attentive to detail
  • Highly engaging with some track record of caring for stakeholders
  • Innovative and focused on continuous improvements
  • Self-starter with a keen interest in education-aligned philanthropic initiatives
  • Applicants must reside in surrounding areas.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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