Bid Manager

TL;DR

Bid Manager: Driving the end-to-end bid process from opportunity handover to submission, ensuring bids are compliant, competitive, and accurate with an accent on risk management, scope control, and stakeholder coordination. Focus on establishing bid plans, clarifying customer requirements, and aligning technical solutions with commercial assumptions.

Location: Irene, South Africa

Company

hirify.global SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its organizational strategy, focusing on building a diverse corporate culture.

What you will do

• Plan, manage, and control the full bid lifecycle from handover to submission, establishing bid plans and schedules.
• Lead clarification and breakdown of customer requirements, maintaining a clear requirements compliance matrix.
• Coordinate with Cost Estimators to ensure cost inputs are complete, traceable, and aligned to scope.
• Identify, manage, and escalate technical, commercial, and delivery risks during the bid phase.
• Act as the primary coordination point between Sales, Engineering, and support functions, integrating specialist inputs.
• Manage bid documentation and submission requirements, supporting post-submission clarifications and structured handovers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–8 years’ experience in bid management, project coordination, technical sales, or a similar role.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional or matrix environments.
• Familiarity with commercial contracts and proposal processes.
• Industry experience relevant to complex technical or engineered products/services.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working models to support work and family life balance.
• Attractive salary and special payments.
• Personal and professional development with structured onboarding and targeted training programs.
• Innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.
• Health promotion through ergonomic workstations, health management, and occupational health and safety programs.
• Commitment to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture.