TRAFFIC Gauteng

Service Offer Manager

Yellosa

Job Description

Overview

Plan service offer projects by defining clear timelines, work packages, and required resources, including investments and capacity needs, based on customer requirements. Coordinate cross-functional and external project team members during the offer phase, leveraging agile project management methods and tools. Act as the primary point of contact for all service offer-related topics. Monitor service offer progress to ensure alignment with customer requirements, agreed conditions, timelines, and success criteria. Support technical pre-sales activities with the objective of winning new opportunities. Develop service solution designs, cost models, and pricing in close alignment with Field Service & Support Delivery, Service Backbone Operations, SCM Purchasing, and other stakeholders. Schedule and lead offer reviews, ensuring transparent reporting and stakeholder alignment. Ensure a structured handover to Field Service & Support Delivery and Service Backbone Operations after contract signature. Identify, prioritise, and manage existing and potential risks, defining mitigation strategies and control measures. Prepare and maintain all required technical and administrative documentation, including concepts, adaptation specifications, technical proposals, AQRs, and operational project documents. Support and manage change requests related to assigned projects. Ensure compliance with all relevant business processes, including Project Management and Risk Management. Proactively identify solutions to obstacles and challenges throughout the offer phase. Demonstrate strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Be based in Johannesburg
  • Develop service solution designs, cost models, and pricing in collaboration with Stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-functional and external project team members during the offer phase
  • Schedule and lead offer reviews, ensuring transparent reporting and stakeholder alignment
  • Ensure a structured handover to Field Service & Support Delivery and Service Backbone Operations after contract signature
  • Identify, prioritise, and manage risks, defining mitigation strategies and control measures
  • Prepare and maintain technical and administrative documentation, including concepts, adaptation specifications, technical proposals, AQRs, and operational project documents
  • Support and manage change requests related to assigned projects
  • Ensure compliance with Project Management and Risk Management processes
  • Proactively identify solutions to obstacles and challenges during the offer phase
  • Maintain attention to detail with a focus on high-quality outcomes
Qualifications
  • Based in Johannesburg
  • Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / MBA or equivalent qualification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage
  • Minimum +5 years of project management experience in complex, multi-OEM projects, including tender responses
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Solid understanding of industrial equipment service delivery concepts
  • Proven experience in leading large and diverse project teams in the respective region
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Analytical, detail-oriented and persistent in execution and follow-up on tasks
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Mature understanding of key account management concepts
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
Benefits

Market-related and competitive salary increment.

Contact

Darian Naidoo

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Phone number

About This Role

Career insights for Social and Community Service Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R51,590/month
R32,429 to R77,387/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Active Learning Active Listening Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
Corel WordPerfect Office X9 HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes) Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 CRM Systems (Various) Claris FileMaker Microsoft Access 365 HCPCS (Still in use, updated annually)