Commercial Executive

Tumaini; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified construction company in Gauteng seeks a candidate to oversee the commercial and risk management aspects of construction projects. Responsibilities include reviewing tender submissions, drafting and approving contracts, and resolving commercial disputes. Ideal for someone with strong negotiation skills and experience in quantity surveying. The role aims to optimize the financial performance of construction projects while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Review tender bid submissions from a commercial and risk perspective.
• Draft and approve Platform construction contracts with assistance from Group Legal Manager.
• Draft legal, dispute, claim notifications, and contractual letters regarding material commercial matters.
• Support and lead successful resolution of material commercial negotiations and claims.
• Ensure commercial and contractual entitlements are optimised and dealt with promptly.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies according to the Platform’s objectives.

Job description

Our client is a diversified infrastructure and services construction company, with core competencies in the infrastructure, building, mining and property development sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the Construction Platform’s commercial, risk management and quantity surveying functions with the overall objective of optimising construction projects commercial and financial performances.

Responsibilities

• Review tender bid submissions from a commercial and risk perspective
• Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform construction contracts with the assistance of the Group Legal Manager as and when necessary
• Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform legal, dispute, claim notification and contractual letters regarding material commercial matters
• Support, and lead if necessary, the successful resolution of material commercial negotiations, claims and disputes
• Ensure that the Platform’s commercial and contractual entitlements are optimised, dealt with promptly and in accordance with the relevant conditions of contract
• Develop and implement commercial strategies according to the Platform’s goals and objectives