Junior Sales Administrator at Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd

About Role:

• Are you a detail-oriented, Excel-savvy individual with a passion for supporting commercial operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and precision matter? If so, we want to hear from you!
• As our Junior Sales Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Sales Department, especially in commercial administration. You’ll work closely with the Sales Director, Bid Office, and Business Development Managers to ensure smooth coordination of bids, tenders, and costing processes.
• As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing first-level costing support to the Sales team using Microsoft Excel
• Liaising between the Sales Director and the Bid Office to coordinate tender and bid submissions
• Supporting Business Development Managers (BDMs) in preparing for Bid Committee meetings
• Compiling and maintaining accurate sales and bid documentation
• Ensuring timely communication and follow-up on bid-related activities
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for proposals and costing
• Managing and formatting documents for bids and proposals
• Assisting with data analysis and reporting using Excel
• Coordinating internal communications to ensure smooth sales operations
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks related to sales and commercial activities

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage bid and proposal documentation
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Team-oriented with a proactive mindset
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Adaptable, reliable, and eager to learn

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in a finance-related role or as a Sales Finance Administrator
• Exposure to costing and bid/tender processes