Specialist Tender at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Description


Identify and qualify national tender, RFP, and large‑scale procurement opportunities across public and private sectors.
Proactively track upcoming tenders and maintain a national tender pipeline.
Support AVMS national growth objectives through targeted tender participation.
Manage the full tender lifecycle from opportunity assessment to final submission.
Coordinate internal inputs including pricing, credit, legal, risk, operations, and product.
Ensure submissions are complete, accurate, and submitted within required timelines.
Translate tender requirements into fit‑for‑purpose fleet and leasing solutions.
Support commercial structuring, pricing assumptions, and value propositions.
Ensure solutions balance competitiveness, profitability, and risk appetite.
Ensure all tender submissions comply with Absa policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Manage adherence to procurement rules, B‑BBEE, ESG, and contractual obligations.
Maintain audit‑ready documentation and approval records.
Partner closely with AVMS sales teams, Relationship Banking, and specialist support functions.
Act as the central coordination point between internal stakeholders and external procurement bodies.
Provide feedback and insights from tenders to inform product and proposition development.
Track tender success rates, conversion metrics, and value secured.
Provide regular reporting and insights on tender performance to management.
Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to enhance future submissions.


Education and Experience Required


Bachelor's Degree: Business, Commerce and Management Studies


Preferred Experience


Minimum 6 - 8 years in tender management, business development, or structured B2B sales environments.
Proven experience managing complex RFPs, RFIs, and tenders within financial services, fleet management, leasing, or asset finance.
Strong understanding of public sector and corporate procurement processes.
Experience working within a regulated banking or financial services environment.