Tender Manager

Start date 01/10/2026 Time Type Full time Contract Type

PermanentMobile Work No mobile working Reference ID JR124836 Company Name Rhenus Logistics (Pty) Ltd Location JohannesburgJob Category Product ManagementBusiness Unit

Air & OceanContact Person Robert Dembinski

+49 (175) 6804895 Your Benefits

Continuous Training

Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs.

Great Team

It’s truly the people that make the difference — and with us you’ll join the best team around.

Flat Hierarchies

Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure.

Room for Innovation

Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change.

Events

From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together.

Quick Decision Processes

Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness. Reference ID JR124836 Company Name Rhenus Logistics (Pty) Ltd Location JohannesburgJob Category Product ManagementBusiness Unit

Air & OceanContact Person Robert Dembinski

+49 (175) 6804895 Job Description

What you can expect

Responsibilities:

• Actively manages and takes ownership of the entire tender process from planning to final result.
• In close cooperation with the Sales, Product Teams, and all other internal stakeholders, evaluates solution propositions, routings, capabilities, fusing all aspects into a tactical project plan.
• Manages the coordination of this plan and takes ownership of those parts that fall under the Tender Management responsibility.
• Guides and supports the Account Owner in the analysis of customers’ needs, including all tender related procedures outside the Tender Management area of responsibility, such as financial, legal, and compliance approval processes. (gatekeeper function).
• Independently analyses all deliverables received from the larger Product, Pricing and P&L organization. Where needed advises, escalates and renegotiates rates with the global, regional and local management.
• Ensures that Tender reporting tool and dashboard are maintained correctly.
• Drives continuous improvement through a strong tender follow-up with all stakeholders within the Tender Management process.

Accountability and Performance Measures (deliverables):

• Achieves both personal and team KPI’s in quantity and quality for all tenders assigned.
• Takes ownership of the Tender Management Process for all tenders assigned.
• Ensures on-time completion and in-full submission of Rehnus’ opportunity replies in near perfect quality.

Organizational alignment:

• This position reports directly into the Regional Head of Tender Management, indirectly into the Global Head of Tender Management, which falls under the responsibility of the Air and Ocean Product organization. What you bring

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• Has a comprehensive understanding of the freight forwarding and logistics industry.
• Can take decisions independently related to the tender process.
• Thinks highly analytically and can creatively translate complexity into clear instructions understood by all organizational levels.
• Can effectively communicate in English and at least one other major language spoken in the region.
• Has a strong understanding and practical know-how of coordinating various independent stakeholders under a tight deadline.
• Is able to communicate on all organizational levels: is comfortable to guide local pricing teams, but can also converse easily with global or regional C-level functions.
• Provides a professional project management in an international environment.
• Minimum of University bachelor’s degree, or equivalent Tender Management / freight forwarding experience.
• Experiences in various areas of freight forwarding (sales, operations, customer service etc.)
• Advanced level MS Office (emphasis on excel) and business applications. Business Unit

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Air & Ocean

Regardless of whether it is a long-distance shipment or a particularly time-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air & Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.

Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.

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