Key Responsibilities:
- Tender Document Preparation and Compilation
- Coordinate the collection and formatting of all required documents for tenders and bids.
- Ensure each document complies with client specifications, tender rules, and SayPro standards.
- Cross-reference every document against the SCMR-1 compliance checklist.
- Document Management & Archiving
- Implement the SayPro Monthly Administrative Support for Tendering Process (January SCMR-1) for the organization, storage, and archiving of all tender-related documentation.
- Maintain a centralized electronic and physical filing system, ensuring accessibility, security, and compliance with audit standards.
- Version control and update management of tender documents, quotations, and correspondence.
- Bidding and Proposal Support
- Support the technical and pricing teams with correct document formatting, templates, and annexures.
- Monitor submission timelines and alert relevant teams to ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide administrative assistance during pre-bid meetings, briefings, and evaluations.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Review submitted documents to ensure full alignment with bid instructions and SCMR-1 administrative protocols.
- Address any discrepancies or missing components before submission.
- Facilitate internal audits and readiness reviews of tender documentation.
- Communication and Coordination
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (procurement, legal, finance) for document inputs and approvals.
- Serve as the key point of contact for documentation during tender clarifications and post-bid evaluations.
Skills Required:
1. Proficiency in Document Management & Archiving (SCMR-1-Aligned)
- Demonstrated expertise in applying SayPro Monthly January SCMR-1: SayPro Monthly Administrative Support for Tendering Process.
- Ability to organize, tag, track, and retrieve documents in high-volume tender environments.
- Familiarity with metadata-based archiving systems and electronic document management systems (EDMS).
2. Attention to Detail
- Strong proofreading and document-checking skills.
- Ability to identify discrepancies or missing information in complex document sets.
3. Administrative Excellence
- Skilled in using templates, tables, bid summaries, and administrative checklists.
- Capable of preparing detailed submission packs in physical and digital formats.
4. Time Management and Multitasking
- Capable of working under pressure with overlapping deadlines.
- Efficient prioritization of documentation for multiple bids or projects simultaneously.
5. Technical Software Proficiency
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with PDF editors, tender portals, and collaborative documentation platforms.
6. Communication and Collaboration
- Effective communicator, capable of interacting with procurement teams, vendors, and management.
- Clear and professional document writing and formatting.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in tender documentation or proposal development.
- Certification in records management or document control is an advantage.
- Familiarity with public procurement policies and international donor regulations (desirable).
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