Tenders Marketing Assistant

Khula Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks a Tenders Marketing Assistant with solid experience in marketing or procurement. The ideal candidate will have strong English communication skills and a degree in marketing. Responsibilities include managing tenders, coordinating with teams, and producing documentation for submissions. Creative individuals with excellent research skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in a marketing environment or procurement department.
• Very strong verbal and written English is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, issue and log all incoming tenders.
• Produce tender documentation for submission within specified time scales.
• Maintain and update bid library with data for tender submissions.

Skills

English mother tongue with excellent writing skills

Marketing and customer oriented

Creative and innovative

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent research skills

Good communication skills

Education

Minimum 3-year degree in communication and marketing

Degree in marketing or communications

Job description

Overview

TENDERS MARKETING ASSISTANT

Job description

We are looking for a qualified individual with at least 2 years of professional experience in a marketing environment or procurement department, and a degree in marketing or copy-writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, issue and log all incoming tenders
• Coordinate with relevant personnel to ensure all information is received in a timely manner and collate information from various sources
• Produce tender documentation for submission within specified time scales
• Action and liaise with customers regarding any post-tender queries
• Maintain and update bid library with data for tender submissions and tender results
• Data entry for reports
• Writing, producing and reviewing complete tender responses
• Bid & Proposal standardization & Competence development
• Analyze feedback and lessons learnt to promote continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Sales team in offering solutions to country / region specific customers
• Ensure all proposals follow relevant Group standard procedures and guidelines
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand and implement winning tender response strategy
• Implement Best Practice principles and process for response management

Note: The following items describe the professional profile and expectations for the role and are included as part of the candidate’s qualifications and competencies.

Qualifications / Professional Experience

• Professional experience in a marketing or procurement department or similar position
• A degree in marketing, communications or equivalent; degree in communication or equivalent
• Very strong verbal and written English is a non-negotiable requirement
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills are important in the Marketing Assistant role. They regularly need to collaborate with team members, vendors and other company employees to understand the needs of the marketing department.

Skills & Competencies

• English mother tongue, with excellent writing skills
• Minimum 3-year degree in communication and marketing
• Marketing and customer oriented
• Creative and innovative
• A knack for editing and proofreading
• Excellent research skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and / or collectively
• Multicultural experience; team-oriented
• Good communication skills and ability to explain topics clearly
• Self-motivated, with the initiative to learn and drive own development