Marcia Mabaso

Dear Sir/Madam

I have over ten years extensive tendering experience both in the public and private sector. Currently working in the Transport Sector for a Rail Operating Company.

My primary responsibility is carrying out research on tender opportunities and producing quality competitive tender submissions tailored to clients’ requirements. Managing end to end tendering processes, qualifying tender as – a go or no go, and follow-up on submitted tenders.

I chair tender meetings with Subject Matter Experts concerning current lead identification on the Government portals, identified websites, company registered websites and thereafter set up tender briefing sessions and tender due dates, calendar invitations and reminders, to the respective owners. I ensure full completion and compliance of tender responses from end-to-end.

I am highly professional, able to work under pressure on multiple concurrent bids, functioning effectively in a deadline driven environment, I am self- motivated with high interpersonal skills. I have a good understanding of dealing with figures, I am attentive to detail, punctual, loyal, dependable with advanced computer literacy. 

Attached a copy of my current CV for your consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Marcia Ntshangase

Tender Preparation: Leading the development of tender documents, including compiling necessary information, coordinating inputs from various departments, and ensuring compliance with tender requirements. 

• Bid Management: Managing the overall bid process, establishing timelines, and allocating resources effectively to meet submission deadlines. 

• Proposal Development: Working closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, develop compelling proposals, and ensure accurate pricing and costing. 

• Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments and identifying potential risks associated with the tender, proposing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

 • Relationship Building: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to enhance the organization's reputation and increase the likelihood of successful tender outcomes.

 • Contract Negotiation: Collaborating with legal and commercial teams to negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements with successful bidders.

 • Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of tender activities, preparing reports on tender outcomes, lessons learned, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. 

• Manage and monitor the database of tenders awarded, track financial impact and report on this. 

• Provide administrative and technical support (technical information and explanations) for RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and other sales related activities.

Bcom Honours in Marketing (Mancosa)