SUMMARY:
This role is essential to the preparation and submission of professional tender documents and marketing materials in support of the sales team.
POSITION INFO:
Tenders/Marketing Assistant
Support High-Impact Sales and Marketing Efforts in a Dynamic, Office-Based Role in Epping
Marketing & Procurement | Full-Time | Market-Related Salary | Office-Based (Cape Town)
About Our Client
Our client is a leading organization known for delivering high-quality solutions across multiple sectors. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and tailored service delivery, they are committed to continuous improvement and professional excellence. Located in Epping, Cape Town, the team thrives in a collaborative, multicultural environment that values innovation, communication, and strategic thinking.
The Role: Tenders/Marketing Assistant
This role is essential to the preparation and submission of professional tender documents and marketing materials in support of the sales team. The Tenders/Marketing Assistant will ensure the timely and accurate completion of bid documentation and support continuous improvements in the tendering process, while also contributing creatively to marketing communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, issue, and log all incoming tenders
- Coordinate with internal teams to collect and compile required information
- Produce and submit professional tender documentation within deadlines
- Handle customer communication regarding post-tender queries
- Maintain and update a comprehensive bid library
- Enter and manage data for reports and submissions
- Write, edit, and review tender responses and proposals
- Standardize bids and develop competence in proposal management
- Analyze feedback to drive continuous process improvements
- Collaborate with Sales to tailor solutions to regional customer needs
- Ensure compliance with company and group standards
- Apply best practices in response management strategy and execution
About You
- Minimum 2 years experience in a marketing or procurement environment
- Degree in communication, marketing, or equivalent (3-year minimum)
- Excellent English (verbal and written), preferably mother tongue
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong written communication and editing skills
- Highly creative with a keen eye for design and visual presentation
- Analytical mindset with strong research and reporting skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, deadline-driven environment
- Self-motivated and eager to grow professionally
