Tender Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a reliable, organised, and hardworking Tender Administrator to join a well‑established company based in Rustenburg. The successful candidate will manage reception duties while providing effective administrative and tender support to the business. The ideal candidate will be professional, detail‑oriented, able to work under pressure, and willing to take initiative beyond core responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the reception area and act as the first point of contact for clients, visitors and stakeholders.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and enquiries.
• Perform general administrative and office support duties.
• Assist with the preparation, compilation, submission and administration of tenders, ensuring documentation is complete and submitted on time.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for tenders and administrative documentation.
• Capture, update and maintain information in MS Excel and other relevant systems.
• Prepare and format documents, reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Monitor tender deadlines and ensure timely submission of required documentation.
• Provide general support to the team and perform additional administrative duties as required.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) qualification.
• Minimum five years’ experience in administration and tender administration.
• Previous experience in a mining environment or familiarity with Rustenburg mining workflows (advantageous).
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Own reliable transport and a stable employment history.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet tender deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.