Tenders/Marketing Assistant

About the position

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

Desired Skills:

• Marketing
• Communication
• Sales Support
• Bid Management
• Procurement
• Tendering
• Administrator
• Construction
• Engineering
• Infrastructure