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SOLLY MAKAMU
Tender Administrator
Sandton,Gauteng
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in construction and consulting industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 3-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bid Manager
Servinet Consulting Engineers
Sandton
02.2022 - Current
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through tailored proposals that addressed specific needs and requirements of each prospective client.
- Streamlined proposal development process with thorough document management, leading to increased efficiency and quicker turnaround times.
- Achieved higher bid success rates by developing and implementing effective bidding processes.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders across all organizational levels, allowing for better understanding of internal capabilities and expertise available when preparing bids.
- Delivered winning proposals by researching and analyzing competitors, ensuring a competitive edge in every submission.
- Managed cross-functional teams effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks required for development of high-quality bids.
- Contributed to company growth by maintaining a consistent pipeline of potential business opportunities through continuous monitoring and analysis of market trends.
- Enhanced collaboration among teams for improved bid quality through regular communication and status updates.
- Evaluated post-bid results to identify areas for improvement in future proposals by conducting thorough debriefs with both internal teams and clients.
- Implemented an organized system for tracking and reporting bid progress to senior management, keeping the entire organization informed of ongoing efforts.
- Increased win ratio by providing comprehensive training sessions for staff on successful bidding techniques and best practices.
- Reduced response time to RFPs with efficient planning, prioritization, and delegation of responsibilities among team members.
- Ensured compliance to all legal requirements throughout the entire bid process, mitigating potential risks associated with contractual obligations.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Tender Administrator
Skotane Development Consultants
North Riding
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive tender submissions.
- Managed strict deadlines for multiple projects, maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate records of all tender activities, ensuring easy reference and analysis for future bid opportunities.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on best practices in tender administration, boosting overall efficiency levels within the team.
- Simplified complex technical information in bids, improving readability and increasing chances of success.
- Enhanced win rate for tenders by conducting thorough research and crafting compelling proposals.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations, minimizing risk and potential liability for the organization.
- Leveraged expert knowledge of procurement processes to create persuasive responses to evaluation criteria questions.
- Improved overall bid quality by developing custom templates and standardizing proposal formats across the organization.
- Operated photocopy machine, cash register, and other office equipment.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
Tender Administrator
Emagcawosi Group
Nelspruit
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive tender submissions.
- Managed strict deadlines for multiple projects, maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate records of all tender activities, ensuring easy reference and analysis for future bid opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations, minimizing risk and potential liability for the organization.
- Streamlined tender submission process by implementing efficient document management systems.
- Operated photocopy machine, cash register, and other office equipment.
Construction Foreman
Two Oaks Consultants
Alberton
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to ensure smooth project execution.
- Innovated new techniques for improving construction processes while adhering to industry best practices.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by developing and maintaining schedules for work progress.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Streamlined material procurement process by establishing relationships with vendors and negotiating favorable contracts.
- Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising construction crew members.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure through diligent time management abilities.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Constructed 128, residential and double-storey buildings with more than 1000 square feet
Education
Certificate - Art of Pricing
Bid Consultancy
Online 07.2023 - 07.2023
National Diploma - Architectural And Building Sciences
Tshwane University Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelors Degree Endorsement - National Senior Certificate
Lovunywa Seconday School
Langeloop 01.2004 - 11.2014
Skills
Document Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Managing Director for Skyscraper Consultants and Sky Blue Group
- SANRAL tender contract worth R20 201 009.25
- Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality tender worth R8 billion
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Software
Adobe Acrobat Professional DC
Built Smart
CCS
Microsoft Office 365
Certification
Drivers License
Timeline
Certificate - Art of Pricing
Bid Consultancy
07.2023 - 07.2023
Drivers License
04-2023
Bid Manager
Servinet Consulting Engineers
02.2022 - Current
Tender Administrator
Skotane Development Consultants
08.2020 - 01.2022
Tender Administrator
Emagcawosi Group
05.2019 - 03.2020
Construction Foreman
Two Oaks Consultants
01.2017 - 01.2018
National Diploma - Architectural And Building Sciences
Tshwane University Technology
01.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelors Degree Endorsement - National Senior Certificate
Lovunywa Seconday School
01.2004 - 11.2014
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