Bid Manager Join us in enabling productive societies across Africa. About Mezzanine Mezzanine designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa in order to create productive societies.
Founded in 2012, Mezzanine has market-leading expertise in the agricultural, health, financial inclusion and education spaces and works with mobile network operators to bring about positive change in the lives of people through the benefits of the digital dividend.
Mezzanine is a home-grown African company delivering value to the people of Africa, and a subsidiary of the Vodacom Group.
As a company that impacts lives, our business success is important, and we need adaptable team members who can help drive that success.
We seek individuals who are not only ready to step up during critical times but are also driven to excel and contribute to our business success.
About the role We are seeking a dynamic Bid Manager to lead the entire bid management process, ensuring each proposal is tailored to their specific needs.
You will take ownership of developing high-quality, competitive bids from strategy to submission, reflecting our company's strengths to deliver impactful digital solutions.
Collaborating with our sales and technology teams, you will gather all necessary information to craft comprehensive solutions that meet client objectives. Responsibilities Identify opportunities in collaboration with the Sales and Business Development teams.
Crafting of competitive solutions by assessing client needs and developing tailored, value-driven solutions in collaboration with technical teams.
Lead and orchestrate the proposal development process from start to submission, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to gather information, maintain templates, and ensure timely, compliant submissions.
Manage technical writing for proposals by compiling subject matter content with Technology, Customer Delivery, and Sales teams to create impactful, error-free proposals.
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in proposal writing, business development, or a related role.
Proven project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to interpret client needs, conduct market research, and formulate innovative, impactful solutions.
Advantageous EE candidate Experience in the social impact and innovation, ICT4D or social enterprise environment Experience in a start-up environment Starting date: January 2025 Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful.