Tender Administrator

(Public & Private Sector Tender)

Position:

Permanent

Probation:

3 Months

Location:

Westville

Closing Date:

21 August 2026

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Tender Administrator to take full ownership of our tender process, from briefing through to submission and award. The successful candidate will manage compliance documentation, coordinate submissions across public and private sector portals, and support the broader administrative function of the business. This is an office-based position suited to a seasoned professional with a strong track record of independently compiled and submitted tenders.

Key responsibilities

  • KIdentify, compile, and submit tenders on public and private sector portals (eTender, National Treasury, municipal, mining, water, rail).
  • KAttend site briefings and translate briefing requirements into complete submission packs.
  • KMaintain the compliance master file (CIDB, BBBEE, Tax Clearance, Letters of Good Standing, COIDA) with a renewal calendar.
  • KManage the tender register: opportunities, values, submission dates, outcomes, and lessons learned.
  • KFollow up systematically on every submitted tender until award is announced.
  • KSupport office administration and liaise with the Office Administrator on document control.

Qualification and Requirements

  • KMinimum 5 years of hands-on tender administration experience in construction, civils, mining, or engineering services.
  • KWorking knowledge of eTender, National Treasury, municipal, and private sector tender portals.
  • KSound understanding of CIDB grading requirements, BBBEE compliance, SARS Tax Clearance, and Letters of Good Standing.
  • KAdvanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • KProfessional written and verbal English, with the ability to produce polished tender responses and correspondence.
  • KMatric essential; tertiary qualification in business administration or construction management advantageous.

Competencies

  • KMeticulous attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and review.
  • KStrong deadline management and the ability to work under pressure across multiple concurrent submissions.
  • KWell organised, methodical, and process-driven in approach.
  • KConfident and professional communicator, both written and verbal.
  • KAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader team.
  • KDiscretion and integrity when handling confidential company and pricing information.
Shortlist Task · Required

Include a one-page tender case study with your application.

Describe a tender you personally compiled and submitted. Cover the awarding body, tender value, CIDB grade or sector, compliance documents required, submission deadline, and one thing that went wrong along the way and how you handled it. Applications received without the shortlist task will not be reviewed.

How to apply

Send your application to admin@manqindustries.com with the reference below.

Submit your CV

Maximum 3 pages, focused on relevant experience.

Motivation letter

Half a page explaining your interest in this role.

Shortlist task

One-page tender case study (see main content).

Qualifications

Copies of your relevant qualifications.

Email
admin@manqindustries.com

Reference
MANQ-TA-2026

Enquiries
+27 (87) 265 6268

Closing date: Friday, 21 August 2026. Late applications will be disregarded. ManQ Industries reserves the right to vary the requirements and not to fill this post. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.