Senior Tenders Administrator

Recruiter:

Pillango Placements

Job Ref:

PTA003744/JB

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

30000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
A global medical-technology leader is hiring a Senior Tenders Administrator to own the end-to-end tender, bid and pricing process in South Africa. This is for someone who loves deadlines, details, and turning complex specs into compliant, on-time submissions — while bringing sharp commercial and market-access thinking to the table.

POSITION INFO:
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..

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Tenders Administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 30000 Monthly
A global medical-technology leader is hiring a senior tenders administrator to own the end-to-end tender, bid and pricing process in South Africa. This is for someone who loves deadlines, details, and turning complex specs into compliant, on-time submissions — while bringing sharp commercial and market-access thinking to the table.
Today

Business Development Executive (Rail Industry)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying, developing, and growing new business opportunities within mining and surface rail–related industries. This role focuses on expanding the customer base, managing key accounts, and driving sustainable revenue growth through proactive sales and market development activities.
Today

CBU 18490 - Group Marketing Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Up to R540k depending on experience
Group Marketing Manager
9 days ago

Sales - Mining Equipment
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Basic + Car + Comm + Benefits
Sales Manager, Mining Equipment
11 days ago

Junior Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600 000 Annually
Are you ready to take the financial reins of a fastâmoving operation?
15 days ago

Senior Estimator (Africa Operations) - Kempton Park/Johannesburg – Market Related
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market-related
The senior Estimator will work closely with Regional Managing Directors and multi-disciplinary teams (Engineering, Procurement, and Operations) to ensure tenders are strategically priced and aligned with profitability and governance requirements.
15 days ago

Technical Sales Consultant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a technically minded sales professional who understands HVAC systems and piping solutions? Our client is looking for a driven Technical Sales Consultant to bridge engineering expertise with commercial success.
2 days ago

Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
17 days ago

Senior Commercial Architect (Sales Executive)
Location: Centurion
Salary: Market related
Sales executive- Cloud, Cybersecurity and Managed Services
17 days ago

Sales Director â Southern and Eastern Africa
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Sales Director – Southern and Eastern AfricaRole PurposeThe Sales Director is responsible for leading profitable growth across Southern and Eastern Africa for industrial vacuum pumps, blowers, engineered systems, and aftermarket services. The role owns commercial strategy and execution across direct sales, distributors, OEMs, EPCs, and end users, covering new equipment, engineered systems, s...
18 days ago