Bid Writer

**Minimum Requirements**
- Relevant Degree/Diploma in a related field, such as marketing, business administration, communication or journalism
- 5 - 10 years related experience

**Skills**
- Excellent command of the English language including written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical writing and editorial skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Experience in bid writing or proposal development
- Knowledge of the industry and market trends
- Ability to grasp technical concepts and translate them into understandable text and graphics
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of operational environments (preferably in Facilities Management Services)
- Strong customer service orientation
- Strong presentation skills
- Urgency in closing open matters
- Time management and prioritisation skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Process driver and implementer
- Experience in coordinating and updating a knowledge base system is beneficial

**Position Summary**
- Responsible for creating and submitting persuasive compliant proposals and related documentation that win new business contracts for the company.
- The role involves collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to gather relevant information and create compelling responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to tender (ITTs), and other bid requests

**Key Accountabilities/ Principle Responsibilities**
- Analyse bid requests: Analyse bid requests to understand the client's requirements, scope of work, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
- Coordinate with various departments: Coordinate with various departments, such as sales, marketing, finance, HR, Quality, OHS and Operations, to gather relevant information and create a winning bid proposal.
- Write compelling proposals: Craft well-written, concise, and persuasive proposals that address the client's needs and demonstrate the company's capabilities and competitive advantages.
- Conduct research: Conduct research on the client's business, industry, and competition to provide a thorough understanding of the market and tailor the proposal to meet the client's specific needs.
- Meet deadlines: Manage multiple deadlines and prioritise tasks to ensure timely submission of proposals.
- Ensure compliance: Ensure compliance with the bid request's requirements, such as formatting, structure, and content.
- Manage the bid process: Manage the bid process from start to finish, including coordinating with stakeholders, preparing and submitting the proposal, and following up with the client.
- Maintain a knowledge base: Maintain a knowledge base of previous bids, client feedback, and industry trends to improve future bid proposals

**Application Procedure**

Femminit Recruitment

**Salary**: R45,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- Bid Writing: 3 years (preferred)