Our client requires the services of an Estimator/Tender Manager. POSITION: Permanent position. COMMENCEMENT: As soon as possible. THE ROLE: Identifying and following up on all potential leads for prospective business, both locally and in selected African territories. In conjunction with the management team, assist in selecting tenders to pursue based on relative competitiveness, capabilities and workload. Coordinating the outputs of tendering support personnel towards achieving the unit's tendering goals. The timely and professional preparation of tender submissions. Reviewing drawings and technical backup information to be submitted. Where possible, direct the drawing office to optimise designs for alternative, more cost-effective solutions. Preparing and following up on tender clarification submissions. Ensuring that tender site meetings are attended and relevant information feedback for inclusion in tenders. Evaluating technical requirements and assigning portions of the scope to various subcontractors and suppliers. Sourcing supplier and subcontractor quotations and following up where necessary. Evaluating conditions of tender/contract and mitigating the company's risk exposure. Preparing and presenting tender vets for approval purposes. Preparing commercial and technical write-ups on our offer for inclusion in tenders. Preparing B-BBEE responses for tendering purposes. Compiling bills of materials. Estimating and preparing accurate schedules of prices. Preparing detailed project programmes and project methodology plans as required per tender specifications. Compiling SHEQ responses. Completing technical schedules to detail the parameters of the offer. Participate in contract award negotiations. Working per ISO 9001 quality standards. Compiling and submitting reports on tendering feedback monthly. Represent the business unit at the Sales & Marketing Forum. Performing any other ancillary duties that may be reasonably expected by the company, as and when required. Developing best objectives and strategies in preparing and submission of tenders. NB: By applying for this role, you consent to be added to the iSanqa database and to receive updates until you unsubscribe. Also note, that if you have not received a response from us within 2 weeks, your application was unsuccessful. isanqa isanqajobs Estimating Tendering Contracts ISO9001 FuelledbyPassionIntegrityExcellence REQUIREMENTS: A recognised tertiary electrical engineering/T3 or equivalent or commercial qualification Exposure to the electrical engineering industry and, in particular, substations. Minimum of 10 years' experience working in the Electrical Transmission & Distribution industry is required Minimum of 10 years of Estimating and tendering experience (Microsoft Excel based system). Minimum of 10 years of Commercial expedience. Sound knowledge of General Conditions of the Contracts (FIDIC, NEC, GCC etc) RoE & CPA knowledge Computer literacy and competence in using MS Word, MS Excel and MS Project. Good communication skills, writing ability and assertive business acumen. Ability to work under pressure. Accuracy and attention to detail and hard working. Important: A clear credit and criminal record is required.
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