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VACANCIES : Tender Engineer

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An ISO certified water services provider offering solutions to water services institutions in Southern Africa is looking for a Tender Engineer.

Purpose

To support the New Projects Department and senior staff in the identification of tender opportunities; document and tender model preparation; calling for quotations, review and recommendations; tender data inputs and final compilation and other support services required from time to time

Experience required

Overall 10 years experience with Minimum 5+ years as a Site Engineer or Site Manager with practical site experience in pipeline, mechanical and electrical construction, preferably within the water sector

Required Qualifications

  • BSc / ND / BTech Mechanical Engineering or Electrical with mechanical experience
    Sound knowledge / understanding of  FIDIC, NEC contract framework, with 5 years of preparing public sector tenders experience preferred
  • Good business English ability, computer literacy on MS Office and CCS bidding system
  • Valid drivers license and willing to travel when needed to sites

Competencies Required

  • Applying/improving/updating estimating procedures and tendering packages
  • Screen / prioritize potential tenders
  • Prepare Go/No Go schedules and assign tasks
  • Review requests for proposals and quotations
  • Compile/review the costed BOQ’s and prepare / participate in the project motivation
  • Carry out post evaluations of tender results
  • Prepare / present documentation to the contract implementation team
  • Provide support to the construction teams and conduct on-site contract performance assessments
  • Mentor, train, and support staff
  • Maintain ISO procedures at high level
  • Maintain relations with potential suppliers
  • Costing of variation orders
  • Draft sub-contract agreements with potential partners
If you qualify for the position and you would like to apply send your details to vacancies@hardhatpro.co.za

If you do not qualify for the position but you  would like to be notified via email when suitable vacancies in the Construction and Built Environment Industries are advertised register here

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 SEPTEMBER 2023

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