Contract Administrator

The South African Breweries; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a contract administration support role to assist with the administration of construction and engineering contracts within project teams. You will help monitor obligations, prepare correspondence, track variations, support EOT submissions, and contribute to commercial reporting while gaining practical experience in contract and project management.

This position offers exposure to major projects in mining, energy, or infrastructure environments and a pathway

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Law, or related discipline.
• 0 to 3 years' experience in a contract administration, commercial, project controls, quantity surveying, or related role.
• Exposure to construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining, energy, or capital projects environments will be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration, variations, claims, and change management principles.
• Exposure to standard forms of contract such as FIDIC, JBCC, or GCC would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of construction and engineering contracts throughout project execution.
• Support the monitoring of contractual obligations, notice requirements, and contract compliance.
• Prepare and maintain contract correspondence, records, and filing systems.
• Assist with the tracking and administration of variations and change orders.
• Support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and contractual notifications.
• Assist with the compilation and administration of contractor claims and supporting documentation.
• Maintain variation, claims, and risk registers.
• Support project teams with contract management activities and document control requirements.
• Assist with commercial reporting and contract-related data analysis.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and document management for contractual matters.

Skills

Contract administration

Document management

Variations & change orders

Commercial reporting

Data analysis

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Commercial Management

Law

Job description

The Key Purpose of this role is to support the administration of construction and engineering contracts by assisting with contract compliance, document management, variations, claims administration, and commercial reporting while developing practical experience in contract and project management within a project execution environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration of construction and engineering contracts throughout project execution
• Support the monitoring of contractual obligations, notice requirements, and contract compliance
• Prepare and maintain contract correspondence, records, and filing systems
• Assist with the tracking and administration of variations and change orders
• Support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and contractual notifications
• Assist with the compilation and administration of contractor claims and supporting documentation
• Maintain variation, claims, and risk registers
• Support project teams with contract management activities and document control requirements
• Assist with commercial reporting and contract-related data analysis
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and document management for contractual matters

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Law, or a related discipline
• 0 to 3 years' experience in a contract administration, commercial, project controls, quantity surveying, or related role
• Exposure to construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining, energy, or capital projects environments will be advantageous
• Basic knowledge of contract administration, variations, claims, and change management principles
• Exposure to standard forms of contract such as FIDIC, JBCC, or GCC would be advantageous

Additional Information:

• Band: XII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in- line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted