Department: Strategic Growth and Business Operations
Job Description
About the company
At Zimele Technologies, we have reinvented how companies see, plan, and run their businesses. Our services and solutions allow our customers to uncover new insights, connect their strategy to their plans, and work in ways they had not previously thought possible. We are growing fast, constantly innovating, and couldn’t be prouder to help our customers move forward with confidence in a sophisticated and changing world.People centric is the cornerstone and the heartbeat of what Zimele Technologies stands for, and we take pride in developing and investing in our people.We are constantly looking for forward-thinking people who put customer experience at the forefront of every decision. Individuals who thrive on challenges and are ready to seize the opportunity of a lifetime. Because we fundamentally believe every colleague brings outstanding value to our overall being. We are a workplace where each person feels seen, heard, and valued, and can contribute their unique talent to our collective effort.
About the Job
The Proposal and Pre-Sales Support Specialist plays a critical supporting role in driving Zimele Technologies’ growth strategy. This position focuses on preparing high-quality bid submissions, coordinating tender documentation, and developing compelling pre-sales content to support business development and client acquisition efforts.
Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the role helps position Zimele competitively in both public and private sector markets by ensuring timely, compliant, and persuasive proposal outputs.
Responsibilities, Knowledge & Skills Required
Tendering and RFP Management - Analyse tender notices and RFPs to extract key requirements and deadlines - Coordinate end-to-end tender response process including document compilation, formatting, and submission. - Work with internal stakeholders to gather technical, pricing, and legal content. - Ensure alignment with Zimele’s brand, quality, and compliance standards.
Pre-Sales Contentm Development - Design and maintain reusable pre-sales assets such as presentations, capability documents, solution briefs, and case studies. - Assist in tailoring demo scripts and proposal narratives to customer pain points. - Maintain and update the content library for use by the entire organisation.
Market Research Support - Conduct background research on clients, competitors, and industry trends relevant to each bid. - Gather insights to support value proposition development and pitch strategy.
Collaboration &Reporting - Work closely with the Bid Office and Sales team for alignment on bid strategy. - Maintain a live tracker of active and submitted bids. - Prepare weekly reports on submission progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
Education - Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
SAP Knowledge(Desirable) - Familiarity with SAP solutions and terminology will be an advantage.
Tendering Knowledge - Experience in tender response processes (preferably in the technology, public sector, or consulting space).
Skills - Excellent writing and editing skills - Attention to detail and compliance - Graphic and layout skills for document preparation (PPT, Word) - Strong coordination and planning abilities - Familiarity with proposal portals such as eTenders, National Treasury, etc. Software - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Acrobat. Canva or InDesign is an advantage, use of AI Soft Skills - Proactive attitude - Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines - Collaborative and team-oriented
Career Development Path
This role offers a pathway to transition into senior positions in Strategic Growth, Sales Enablement, or Business Development within Zimele Technologies.
Start Date
01 Sept/Oct 2025
Reporting
Strategic Growth and Business Operations Executive
