Location:Modderfontein, Gauteng, South AfricaJob ID: R0119330Date Posted:2026-02-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin us as a Tender &amp; Service Specialist, play a key role in managing the complete lifecycle of service-related projects. This role connects sales and operations—identifying and bidding for engineering service contracts (quotations/tenders) and, once secured, taking the lead to ensure smooth technical execution, resource scheduling, and financial closure of each service order.How you’ll make an impact             <ul><li>Quotations &amp; Tender Management (Pre-Award)<ul><li>Sales team interface: Support the Service Sales team with presales preparation.</li><li>Technical Scoping: Review RFQs/RFPs to define SoW, technical specs, and resource needs.</li><li>Cost Estimation: Prepare cost estimates for labour, parts, subcontractors, and travel.</li><li>Bid Compilation: Compile the complete tender pack, ensuring full compliance with B‑BBEE, Tax Clearance, COID, and all required technical returnable</li><li>Vendor Liaison: Source and compare supplier quotes for specialized components.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Service Coordination &amp; Execution (Post-Award)<ul><li>Project Kick-off: Convert approved quotes into Service Orders/Job Cards in the ERP system.</li><li>Resource Scheduling: Coordinate with the Service Operations Manager to dispatch and schedule field service technicians or engineers to client sites, ensuring they are equipped with the appropriate tools and PPE</li><li>Logistics Management: Monitor procurement and delivery timelines to ensure all required parts are available with zero downtime on site.</li><li>Compliance Oversight: Ensure safety files and fitness certificates meet OHS requirements.</li><li>Client Management: Serve as the primary client contact for updates and variations.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Financial &amp; Administrative Closure<ul><li>WIP Tracking: Track Work in Progress to ensure service execution aligns with the quoted margins.</li><li>Invoicing: Facilitate sign‑off of Job Cards/Timesheets and initiate final invoicing after successful commissioning or handover.</li><li>Reporting: Maintain a Win/Loss tender register and prepare Execution Efficiency reports for the Service Unit.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, HSE, and quality standards.</li><li>Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and disciplined approach to deliver accurate results.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.</li><li>3–5 years’ experience in an engineering services environment, including proven expertise in bid and tender compilation.</li><li>Technical ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics and compile accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs).</li><li>Advanced skills in MS Excel, with working knowledge of MS Project and ERP systems (such as SAP Ariba).</li><li>Familiarity with PPPFA regulations (80/20 and 90/10) and South African B-BBEE codes.</li><li>Strong deadline management under pressure, with the ability to shift effectively between sales-focused and logistics-focused tasks.</li><li>Willingness to travel across assigned countries as needed.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English is required.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Tender & Service Specialist

Location:Modderfontein, Gauteng, South AfricaJob ID: R0119330Date Posted:2026-02-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin us as a Tender &amp; Service Specialist, play a key role in managing the complete lifecycle of service-related projects. This role connects sales and operations—identifying and bidding for engineering service contracts (quotations/tenders) and, once secured, taking the lead to ensure smooth technical execution, resource scheduling, and financial closure of each service order.How you’ll make an impact             <ul><li>Quotations &amp; Tender Management (Pre-Award)<ul><li>Sales team interface: Support the Service Sales team with presales preparation.</li><li>Technical Scoping: Review RFQs/RFPs to define SoW, technical specs, and resource needs.</li><li>Cost Estimation: Prepare cost estimates for labour, parts, subcontractors, and travel.</li><li>Bid Compilation: Compile the complete tender pack, ensuring full compliance with B‑BBEE, Tax Clearance, COID, and all required technical returnable</li><li>Vendor Liaison: Source and compare supplier quotes for specialized components.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Service Coordination &amp; Execution (Post-Award)<ul><li>Project Kick-off: Convert approved quotes into Service Orders/Job Cards in the ERP system.</li><li>Resource Scheduling: Coordinate with the Service Operations Manager to dispatch and schedule field service technicians or engineers to client sites, ensuring they are equipped with the appropriate tools and PPE</li><li>Logistics Management: Monitor procurement and delivery timelines to ensure all required parts are available with zero downtime on site.</li><li>Compliance Oversight: Ensure safety files and fitness certificates meet OHS requirements.</li><li>Client Management: Serve as the primary client contact for updates and variations.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Financial &amp; Administrative Closure<ul><li>WIP Tracking: Track Work in Progress to ensure service execution aligns with the quoted margins.</li><li>Invoicing: Facilitate sign‑off of Job Cards/Timesheets and initiate final invoicing after successful commissioning or handover.</li><li>Reporting: Maintain a Win/Loss tender register and prepare Execution Efficiency reports for the Service Unit.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, HSE, and quality standards.</li><li>Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and disciplined approach to deliver accurate results.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.</li><li>3–5 years’ experience in an engineering services environment, including proven expertise in bid and tender compilation.</li><li>Technical ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics and compile accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs).</li><li>Advanced skills in MS Excel, with working knowledge of MS Project and ERP systems (such as SAP Ariba).</li><li>Familiarity with PPPFA regulations (80/20 and 90/10) and South African B-BBEE codes.</li><li>Strong deadline management under pressure, with the ability to shift effectively between sales-focused and logistics-focused tasks.</li><li>Willingness to travel across assigned countries as needed.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English is required.</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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