BID Manager at Servest SA

• The Bid Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process for allocated opportunities, ensuring the timely preparation and submission of high-quality, compliant, and commercially sound proposals and RFPs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in bid management, proposal writing, or a similar commercial role.
• Proven experience managing bids for medium-to-large contracts across multiple business units.
• Demonstrated track record of producing winning bids and proposals.
• Strong understanding of the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification to submission.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and bid management tools.
• Experience in commercial or sales support environments.
• Understanding of pricing strategies and cost modelling in bid development.
• Ability to create visually compelling and professional bid presentations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, finance, legal and operations.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage full bid lifecycle from RFP review to submission, ensuring deadlines and compliance.
• Lead proposal writing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with brand standards.
• Prepare and review commercial and financial bid components.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, legal, and operations for bid inputs.
• Engage with clients to address queries and assist with presentations.
• Ensure quality assurance and risk management throughout the bid process.
• Support post-bid reviews and maintain bid documentation.
• Provide regular updates on bid status and performance to management.

SPECIALIST SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, persuasively and concisely.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and review.
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate bid requirements and develop targeted responses.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Solid time management and organisational skills.

Deadline:23rd March,2026