Job Title: Bid specialist
Location: Regenesys Education (165 West Street, Sandton)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Bid Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the submission of high-quality, competitive proposals that align with the organisation’s goals and values. This role requires a deep understanding of the South African education landscape, compliance with local regulations, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage RFQ, RFP, EOI validity for development by tender writers for the Regenesys Group
- Assist Senior Business Developers (SBDs) with vendor registration and vendor and compliance related queries for external clients
- Design and develop proposal content in response to assessed bid OR client specific requests
- Consolidate and submit weekly, monthly, yearly reports to various stakeholders internally & externally, depending on the requirements
- Conduct follow-ups with clients on submitted Tenders or bids for feedback to tender writers for continuous improvement
- Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of bids and tenders for educational projects and
- Conduct thorough research on potential opportunities, competitors, and industry trends to inform bid
- Draft, review, and edit bid documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client
- Work closely with internal teams, including finance, legal, and project management, to gather necessary information and approvals.
- Ensure all bids adhere to South African procurement laws, BBBEE requirements, and other relevant
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with bid
- Conduct debriefs on successful and unsuccessful bids to improve future performance
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or a related
- Minimum of 5 years working experience
- Proven experience in bid management, preferably within the education
- Strong understanding of South African procurement processes and
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight
- Strong analytical and problem-solving
Preferred Attributes:
- Familiarity with the South African education system and its
- Experience in managing bids for government or non-profit organisations and
- Knowledge of BBBEE compliance and
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and
- A supportive and inclusive work
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on participants’ education and career