Job title : Proposals Engineer
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 25, 2025
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PURPOSE OF ROLE
Lesedi, as an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, seeks a Proposals Engineer to lead and project management the preparation of multiple competitive bids in response to client enquiries. In this crucial role, you will manage the proposal process from business development and tender inception through clarifications and up to tender award, ensuring all submissions are compliant and professional. You will interface with various divisions and support services to gather required inputs, drive the process to conclusion, and submit compliant bids on time. Your work will be essential to our tender-driven business, helping us secure new projects through well-prepared and competitive proposals.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Proposal Project Management
Read and evaluate tender documents thoroughlyIdentify critical returnables for proposal inclusionLead and allocate tasks to responsible resources and departmentsAssemble supplied information and confirm adequacy of returnablesAssist with tendering processes including legal, technical, board, and commercial aspectsEnsure compliance with Lesedi's Tendering Processes and ProceduresMeet proposal deadlines consistentlyProposal Coordination
Evaluate returnables and identify responsible parties for submissionsCollaborate with and drive resources responsible for returnable submissionsLead the proposals process according to established proceduresAssist and guide the development processExpedite submission processes and ensure complianceCollate tender returnables into compliant, competitive proposalsProposal Feedback
Maintain effective communication with all stakeholdersInterface management of various involved partiesIdentify and escalate problematic areas / topics effectivelyProvide regular status updates to the Proposals ManagerMaintain professional client communicationTrack and follow up on outstanding requirementsQUALIFICATION
Degree in an Engineering fieldProject management qualification (advantageous)EXPERIENCE
2-4 years post-qualification practical tendering experienceExperience in an engineering industry / EPC environment (beneficial)Experience with construction contracts (NEC / FIDIC / Bespoke) (beneficial)Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skillsCost Engineering / Estimating capability (advantageous)COMPETENCIES
Knowledge :
Understanding of estimating processesKnowledge of procurement processesGood knowledge of project management and proposals processesSound ability to accurately read, analyse, understand and interpret tender documentsProcedure implementation and development skillsSkills :
Sound working knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word)Proficiency with Adobe (PDF Pro)Experience working in proposal teamsStrong interpersonal skills with ability to manage interfaces with different stakeholdersPerformance analysis and reportingNegotiation and conflict resolutionWritten and verbal communicationTime management and prioritizationProject management of multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneouslyBehaviours :
Highly methodical with attention to detail (accuracy)Reliable and logical approach to workAbility to work long hours when requiredHigh demonstration of independence and interdependenceCapable of recognizing and solving problems effectivelyStrong ability to organize and prioritize work and deadlinesTenacious approach to completing assigned tasksAbility to work autonomously and use initiativeTeamwork orientation with respect for colleaguesAbility to work under pressureSelf-starter mentalityFlexibility and multi-tasking capabilitiesHigh stress tolerance level with controlled emotions and reactionsGood judgment regarding progress reporting and issue escalationAdministrative / Management jobs