Commercial Manager - Infrastructure, Power & Renewables

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

Job summary

A well-established international EPC contractor seeks a Commercial Manager based in Midrand to support large-scale infrastructure and power sector projects. The role involves overseeing procurement, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with Economic Development obligations. The ideal candidate will leverage a strong quantity surveying background and possess extensive commercial management experience within EPC environments.

Benefits

Strategic commercial leadership role

Opportunity to work within a global EPC contractor

Multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in commercial management or quantity surveying within EPC, infrastructure, or power generation.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and procurement negotiation.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractor engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial functions related to procurement and subcontracting.
• Negotiate procurement and subcontract pricing.
• Draft, review, and administer subcontract agreements.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement negotiation

Supplier vetting

Commercial risk management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Job description

Overview

A 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 Do

• Lead 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 For

• Minimum 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 Offer

• Strategic 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.