Commercial Manager - Infrastructure, Power & Renewables

Energy Vault; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international EPC contractor is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee large-scale infrastructure and power projects in South Africa. This role involves leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with Economic Development requirements. Candidates should possess a strong quantity surveying background with 7–10 years of experience in commercial management within EPC environments.

Benefits

Multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment

Growth potential within a global EPC contractor

Strategic commercial leadership role

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years' experience in commercial management or quantity surveying within EPC.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and supplier vetting processes.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar contract frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial functions related to procurement and subcontracting.
• Negotiate procurement and subcontract pricing.
• Ensure compliance with Economic Development (ED) obligations.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement negotiation

Commercial risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Job description

OverviewA well-established international EPC contractor seeks a Commercial Manager to support large-scale infrastructure and power sector projects across South Africa.

Based in Midrand, this role is central to the successful commercial execution of projects — from sourcing qualified local subcontractors and negotiating prices, to ensuring compliance with contractual and Economic Development (ED) requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong quantity surveying background and hands-on experience in commercial management within EPC environments.What You'll DoLead all commercial functions related to procurement and subcontracting across infrastructure and power projects.Identify, evaluate, and source qualified local subcontractors and suppliers in line with project and compliance requirements.Negotiate procurement and subcontract pricing, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with budget targets.Draft, review, and administer subcontract agreements in compliance with contract terms and company policies.Ensure full integration of Economic Development (ED) obligations into subcontractor selection and execution plans.Collaborate with project management, engineering, and legal teams to manage risk and contractual compliance.Track and report on commercial metrics, claims, variations, and cost performance indicators.Provide strategic input during project planning and execution phases to support profitability and delivery efficiency.What We're Looking ForMinimum 7–10 years' experience in commercial management or quantity surveying within EPC, infrastructure, or power generation sectors.Strong knowledge of contract administration, procurement negotiation, and supplier vetting processes.Proven ability to manage subcontractor engagements and pricing in large-scale engineering or construction projects.Solid understanding of South African Economic Development (ED) obligations and how they apply to project delivery.Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related commercial / technical field.Familiarity with FIDIC or similar contract frameworks used in EPC projects.Strong negotiation, reporting, and commercial risk management skills.Based in or willing to relocate to Midrand, Gauteng, with flexibility to travel to project sites as needed.What We OfferStrategic commercial leadership role with visibility across major infrastructure and energy projects.Opportunity to work within a global EPC contractor with high standards of execution and governance.Multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment with ongoing growth potential.Please note : Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful.Please note : Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful.

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