You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Key Accounts, Product, etc.), track opportunities, protect margins, and help the business compete smartly in both public and private healthcare procurement.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Monitor tender portals; identify and track new opportunities
- Coordinate bid qualification, cross-functional alignment, and risk tracking
- Prepare tender checklists, pricing documents, and full submission packs
- Compile enquiries/specifications and complete tender documentation
- Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant, and on time; track outcomes
- Maintain tender compliance documentation and registrations (CSD, Ariba, private databases)
- Oversee electronic/manual filing and reporting (e.g., DoH and EXCO reports)
- Maintain pricing and margin analysis to support future bids
- Support market access: reimbursement/pricing trends, competitor activity, policy/regulatory shifts, listings and vendor registrations
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ tender experience in medical/healthcare/pharmaceuticals (essential)
- Strong understanding of market access and procurement pathways
- Tender legislation/compliance knowledge
- Experience with RFQs, RFIs, RFTs, RFPs
- Vendor data management experience
Education
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Tertiary qualification (advantageous)
Soft Skills
Detail-obsessed, deadline-driven, commercially savvy, confident communicator, strong stakeholder manager.
Salary
The proposed salary for the role is R30k - R35k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.
Additional benefits such as Medical Aid, Pension/Provident Fund with discretionary incentive scheme..