NAM 16906 - Contracts Manager – Sandton

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

NAM 16906 - Contract..

Date posted:

Friday, September 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Contracts Manager – Sandton

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Engineering Company

Job Description

Supplier Contract Management
Supplier Negotiation
Extensive knowledge of claims handling
Supplier cost control and risk mitigation strategies
Drafting of complex contractual agreements
Approval and governance of contract amendments and change orders
Development and enforcement of confidentiality and IP protection protocols
High-level Supplier engagement and dispute resolution
Oversight of claims management and resolution strategies
Leadership in tender adjudications and commercial evaluations
Review and approval of contractual documentation for compliance and risk
Attending to commercial queries during tender stage
Commercial and contractual compliance
Assisting with tender adjudications
Review credit applications
Assessing and approving monthly claims from Suppliers for invoicing
Negotiating Advance Payment and Performance Bonds

Qualifications

Tertiary legal or equivalent qualification and relevant industry experience such as LLB (or similar) and/or QS/ Engineering qualifications.
Relevant post graduate qualifications, albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous

Skills

10 to 15 years in contracts and commercial management.
Particular knowledge of Construction Contract suites such as FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC.
Proven leadership in managing complex EPS/EPC/EPCM projects and contract portfolios.
Demonstrated experience in strategic negotiations and dispute resolution.
Experience in mentoring and leading contract administration teams.
Experience in negotiating commercial terms with Suppliers.
Proficiency in drafting of bespoke agreements, NDA’s and credit applications.
A thorough understanding of Mercantile and Contract Law.
A proper grasp of contracts management principals.
The end-to-end Supply Chain process.
Good understanding of Engineering processes.
Claim management proficiency.
Financial acumen.

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