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 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 taking the lead to ensure smooth technical execution resource scheduling and financial closure of each service order.
How youll make an impact
Quotations & Tender Management (Pre-Award)
Sales team interface: Support the Service Sales team with presales preparation.
Technical Scoping: Review RFQs/RFPs to define SoW technical specs and resource needs.
Cost Estimation: Prepare cost estimates for labour parts subcontractors and travel.
Bid Compilation: Compile the complete tender pack ensuring full compliance with BBBEE Tax Clearance COID and all required technical returnable
Vendor Liaison: Source and compare supplier quotes for specialized components.
Service Coordination & Execution (Post-Award)
Project Kick-off: Convert approved quotes into Service Orders/Job Cards in the ERP system.
Resource Scheduling: Coordinate with the Service Operations Manager to dispatch and schedule field service technicians or engineers to client sites ensuring they are equipped with the appropriate tools and PPE
Logistics Management: Monitor procurement and delivery timelines to ensure all required parts are available with zero downtime on site.
Compliance Oversight: Ensure safety files and fitness certificates meet OHS requirements.
Client Management: Serve as the primary client contact for updates and variations.
Financial & Administrative Closure
WIP Tracking: Track Work in Progress to ensure service execution aligns with the quoted margins.
Invoicing: Facilitate signoff of Job Cards/Timesheets and initiate final invoicing after successful commissioning or handover.
Reporting: Maintain a Win/Loss tender register and prepare Execution Efficiency reports for the Service Unit.
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations HSE and quality standards.
Demonstrate leadership teamwork and disciplined approach to deliver accurate results.
Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
A bachelors degree in in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
35 years experience in an engineering services environment including proven expertise in bid and tender compilation.
Technical ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics and compile accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
Advanced skills in MS Excel with working knowledge of MS Project and ERP systems (such as SAP Ariba).
Familiarity with PPPFA regulations (80/20 and 90/10) and South African B-BBEE codes.
Strong deadline management under pressure with the ability to shift effectively between sales-focused and logistics-focused tasks.
Willingness to travel across assigned countries as needed.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.
Required Experience:
IC
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