Tender Bid Lead – Manage End-to-End Bid Process

About the role

The Tender Bid Lead will own the end‑to‑end tender and bid management process, supporting senior management and ensuring high‑quality, compliant submissions. The role also coordinates the Tender Support Team and maintains the bid library, driving best‑practice processes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Search for relevant tenders on multiple platforms and distribute opportunities to management.
• Manage and monitor online tender portals.
• Coordinate inputs from internal and external sources for multidisciplinary projects and joint ventures.
• Compile, edit, and complete tender documents across all sectors.
• Maintain and update the bid library, both electronic and hard‑copy records.
• Lead the tender support team, schedule and run internal meetings, and record actions.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and procurement regulations.
• Track tender submissions, maintain a database, and provide feedback to departmental heads.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience in tender development and execution within a professional consultancy.
• Experience managing a tender/bid team.
• BCom or equivalent qualification; professional registration advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement and tendering principles.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Fast and accurate typing