Proposals Engineer - Diesel Generators
FM Staff
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time

Join a well known corporate company in Cape Town as a Proposals Engineer.
The Proposals Engineer will formulate quotations and tenders related to all power generation products, services and technologies which the company part takes in, and will report directly to the Proposals Manager.
Min Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a South African University.
At least 3-5 years’ work experience in Proposals, specific experience in Diesel Generators will be highly beneficial
Microsoft Office and MS Projects proficiency is a must.
Willing and able to travel if needed, especially to attend expo's or trade shows.
RSA Citizens only.
No criminal record.
Duties And Responsibilities
Proposals / Sales:
Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations within the organization. This will include costing schedules
Ensure that tenders and quotations meet the company and the customer's commercial terms and conditions
Review customer specifications to ensure compliance (commercially and technically)
Gather and compile all returnable documentation and attachments required as part of the tender submission
Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling price and confirm availability of stock
Inter-phase with customers, company branches and business units with regards to related tenders/quotations
Formulate the best possible solution to meet customer requirements.
Ensure all technical literature included as part of the tender document is the most relevant and up to date information
Regularly obtain the latest prices for costing purposes from all the group companies / organization’s and preferred suppliers
Assist the Business Development team with technical clarifications and evaluate design complexity for costing purposes
Review and interpret SLD (Single Line Diagrams) for costing purposes.
Summarize tenders for ease of evaluation
Conduct site inspections if required as part of the tender process and gather all necessary information needed to compile an accurate quotation / tender document
Customers
Assist external and internal customers with technical queries
Provide technical support to customers
The Proposals Engineer will formulate quotations and tenders related to all power generation products, services and technologies which the company part takes in, and will report directly to the Proposals Manager.
Min Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a South African University.
At least 3-5 years’ work experience in Proposals, specific experience in Diesel Generators will be highly beneficial
Microsoft Office and MS Projects proficiency is a must.
Willing and able to travel if needed, especially to attend expo's or trade shows.
RSA Citizens only.
No criminal record.
Duties And Responsibilities
Proposals / Sales:
Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations within the organization. This will include costing schedules
Ensure that tenders and quotations meet the company and the customer's commercial terms and conditions
Review customer specifications to ensure compliance (commercially and technically)
Gather and compile all returnable documentation and attachments required as part of the tender submission
Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling price and confirm availability of stock
Inter-phase with customers, company branches and business units with regards to related tenders/quotations
Formulate the best possible solution to meet customer requirements.
Ensure all technical literature included as part of the tender document is the most relevant and up to date information
Regularly obtain the latest prices for costing purposes from all the group companies / organization’s and preferred suppliers
Assist the Business Development team with technical clarifications and evaluate design complexity for costing purposes
Review and interpret SLD (Single Line Diagrams) for costing purposes.
Summarize tenders for ease of evaluation
Conduct site inspections if required as part of the tender process and gather all necessary information needed to compile an accurate quotation / tender document
Customers
Assist external and internal customers with technical queries
Provide technical support to customers
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