Portia Silamlela
Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven Senior Proposal Engineer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, technical writing, and cost estimation which play critical roles in developing competitive proposals. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Proposal Engineer
ProductONE
Centurion
07.2019 - Current
- Developed technical proposal packages and presentations for potential clients.
- Provided guidance to junior engineers on the development of proposals.
- Researched and analyzed customer requirements to ensure accuracy in proposal documents.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure seamless handover of projects to the Contracts department.
- Prepared multi-year renewal contracts and reviewed Renewal quotes for accuracy before submitting to customers/ partners
- Manage and draft non-disclosure agreements through the entire contract lifecycle.
- Maintained and updated sales forecasts and Sales/ CRM
Process Control Technician
BMW
Pretoria
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed process control strategies to optimize plant performance and production efficiency.
- Monitored process variables such as temperatures, pressures and flows to identify any irregularities or malfunctions.
- Wrote reports documenting test results from troubleshooting activities and corrective actions taken to fix issues.
- Developed detailed specifications for new instrumentation used in process control applications.
Education
Contracts Management Diploma -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
09-2024
Chemical Engineering National Diploma -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12-2019
Skills
- Process Management
- Request for Proposals RFPs
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Senior Proposal Engineer
ProductONE
07.2019 - Current
Process Control Technician
BMW
05.2017 - 07.2019
Contracts Management Diploma -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Chemical Engineering National Diploma -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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