Tender Coordinator (Shared Services / Bid Management) Gauteng

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Tender Coordinator role involves coordinating tender opportunities nationally through the full bid lifecycle, ensuring compliance and governance, and managing tender plans and stakeholder deliverables. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with at least 5 years' experience in a high-volume tender environment, strong proposal and business writing skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. They will also possess excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

**Job Title: Tender Coordinator (Shared Services / Bid Management)**

We are seeking a seasoned and meticulous Tender Coordinator to join our dynamic Shared Services team. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with a proven track record of managing multiple tender submissions simultaneously and delivering compliant, high-quality proposals within tight deadlines.

**About the Ideal Candidate**

To excel in this role, you will be an experienced professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a high-volume, fast-paced tender environment. Your expertise in coordinating multiple tender submissions concurrently while managing competing deadlines will be highly valued. Experience within the Healthcare and/or Training sectors will be significantly advantageous, as will a strong understanding of South African public and private sector tender processes, procurement requirements, and compliance standards.

**Your Background**

To qualify for this role, you will possess the following minimum requirements:

• A Matric certificate - A relevant Diploma or Degree - Demonstrated experience in South African public and private sector tender submissions - Experience managing the full tender lifecycle from opportunity identification to submission and contract handover - A thorough understanding of tender qualification, governance, risk assessment, and compliance requirements - Strong proposal and business writing skills - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 Copilot - Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial acumen - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - The ability to analyze, prioritize, and structure complex information

**Desirable Qualifications**

While not essential, APMP Foundation Certification or progress towards an APMP qualification will be advantageous. Experience in Healthcare and/or Training sector tender submissions will also be significantly beneficial.

**Key Responsibilities**

As a Tender Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating tender opportunities nationally through the full bid lifecycle - Facilitating tender qualification and Go/No-Go assessments - Developing and managing tender plans, timelines, and stakeholder deliverables - Compiling, reviewing, and coordinating professional, client-focused tender submissions - Ensuring tender compliance, governance reviews, and internal approvals are completed before submission - Identifying, documenting, and escalating commercial, legal, operational, and contractual risks - Maintaining tender databases, reporting records, and document control systems - Coordinating clarification responses and contract handovers for successful bids - Contributing to reporting, win/loss reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

**What We're Looking For**

We are seeking a talented individual who can thrive under pressure and manage competing priorities. You will be a detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational and coordination skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to work independently. Your high levels of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment will be essential in ensuring the success of our tender submissions.