Proposals Engineer (CAPE TOWN - Epping Branch)

Recruiter:

Michelle Taylor Recruitment

Job Ref:

MTR-PE-CPT

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

R55 500 plus benefits

SUMMARY:
The main purpose of this position is to formulate quotations & tenders related to all power generation products, services & technologies.

POSITION INFO:

Proposals / Sales:

Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations within the organization. This will include costing schedules.

Ensure that tenders and quotations meet the company and the customer''s commercial terms and conditions.

Review customer specifications to ensure compliance (commercially and technically).
Gather and compile all returnable documentation and attachments required as part of the tender submission.

Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling price and confirm availability of stock.

Inter-phase with customers, branches and business units with regards to related tenders/quotations.

Formulate the best possible solution to meet customer requirements.
Ensure all technical literature included as part of the tender document is the most relevant and up to date information.
Regularly obtain the latest prices for costing purposes from all the group companies / organization’s and preferred suppliers.

Assist the Business Development team with technical clarifications and evaluate design complexity for costing purposes.

Review and interpret SLD (Single Line Diagrams) for costing purposes.
Summarize tenders for ease of evaluation.
Conduct site inspections if required as part of the tender process and gather all necessary information needed to compile an accurate quotation / tender document.

Customers:

Assist external and internal customers with technical queries.
Provide technical support to customers.
Regularly following up with clients as to the status / success of tenders/quotations submitted and part take in pre-order negotiations.
Ability to do product launches and exhibit trade shows.
Build and maintain customer relationships and generate new business.

Monitor engineering developments and new projects within the engineering and energy sectors.

Process Sales orders for both CODs and account customers via SYSPRO as per ZWE QMS STDs including: order confirmation back to clients, issuing of delivery notes and invoices.

Ensure deliveries are processed timeously
Monitor customers account status
Issue internal project handover instructions
Keep electronic quotation filling system up to date
Orders / quotations need to be done within 24hrs

Qualifications and Experience

Matric
A recognized and relevant technical qualification (Typical S4 or N6. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)

At least 3-5 years’ work experience in the diesel generators industry, with experience in a similar position being preferred.

CAD experience will be an advantage.
Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office and MS Projects.

Special Requirements

◼ A code 8 driver’s licence.

◼ Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

◼ Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including formal communications and making presentations.

◼ Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

◼ Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.

◼ Ability to pay close attention to detail and co-ordinate various activities simultaneously.

◼ Ability to work well in a team setting.

◼ Must have excellent technical skills.

◼ Good negotiation skills.

◼ Good telephone manners.

◼ The ability to work under pressure.

◼ A keen sense of urgency and a willingness to learn additional job related skills.

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