Tender & Service Specialist
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
Modderfontein Gauteng South AfricaJob ID:
R0119330Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDProfession (Job Category):
Sales Marketing & Product ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Join us as a Tender & Service Specialist and play a key role in managing the complete lifecycle of service-related projects. This role connects sales and operationsidentifying and bidding for engineering service contracts (quotations/tenders) and once secured leading the smooth technical execution resource scheduling and financial closure of each service order.
How Youll Make an Impact
Quotations & Tender Management (PreAward)
Sales Support: Assist the Service Sales team with presales preparation.
Technical Scoping: Review RFQs/RFPs to define the Scope of Work technical specs and resource needs.
Costing: Prepare cost estimates for labour materials subcontractors and travel.
Bid Preparation: Compile complete tender submissions ensuring compliance with BBBEE Tax Clearance COID and all technical requirements.
Supplier Coordination: Source and compare quotations for specialized components.
Service Coordination & Execution (PostAward)
Project Kickoff: Convert approved quotations into Service Orders/Job Cards in the ERP system.
Resource Scheduling: Coordinate with the Service Operations Manager to dispatch and schedule field technicians/engineers with the required tools and PPE.
Logistics: Track procurement and delivery timelines to ensure parts are available and downtime is reduced.
Client Communication: Serve as the main contact for client updates variations and progress reporting.
Financial & Administrative Closure
WIP Tracking: Monitor Work in Progress to ensure service delivery aligns with quoted margins.
Invoicing: Coordinate Job Card/Timesheet signoff and initiate invoicing after successful commissioning or handover.
Reporting: Maintain the Win/Loss tender register and prepare Execution Efficiency reports for the Service Unit.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies external regulations HSE requirements and quality standards.
Values: Uphold Hitachi Energys commitment to safety and integrity taking responsibility for actions and supporting colleagues and the business.
Your Background
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
35 years experience in an engineering services environment with demonstrated skill in bid and tender compilation.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics and develop accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
Advanced MS Excel proficiency plus working knowledge of MS Project and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Ariba).
Familiarity with PPPFA regulations (80/20 and 90/10) and South African BBBEE codes.
Strong deadline management and the ability to switch effectively between salesrelated and logisticsfocused tasks.
Willingness to travel across assigned countries when required.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
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