Contract Administrator / Specialist Market/Skills related

SSG Consulting; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SSG Consulting seeks a Contract Administrator/Specialist for an on-site role in Lephalale, South Africa. The incumbent will coordinate and review contract formulation with management and Legal staff, ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position is renewable and based in a mega project environment. The candidate should have 3–5 years’ experience in mining/construction contracts, experience on both client and contractor sides, and GCC/NEC/FIDIC familiarity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator/Specialist or Contract Manager in mining/construction industries.
• Experience from both client and contractor sides, having dealt with consultants.
• GCC, NEC, and/or FIDIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assist, and run contract meetings.
• Direct activities concerning contracts for the purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products, or services.
• Assist with claim evaluations.
• Examine performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimate costs of material, equipment, and production to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Write memorandums, letters, and site instructions with assistance from Contract Managers/Project Managers.
• Handle claim evaluations if needed.
• Track and monitor progress on all areas relevant to the contract.
• Update and track claims, letters, quotes, notification registers, and contract modifications.
• Assist and guide contractors as needed.
• Assist Supply Chain, Contract, and Project Manager where needed.

Skills

Contract meetings

Contract management

Risk analysis

Job description

Contract Administrator/Specialist

Contract Administrator/Specialist with experience in the Mining Industry needed to coordinate and review the formulation and finalization of contracts in coordination with management and Legal staff, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations. This position involves researching and preparing analysis as required. This is a challenging career opportunity at a dynamic project consulting company based in PTA, to be full-time based on-site in Lephalale. Must be a local Lephalale resident. Renewable contract with excellent career development prospects in a mega project environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, assist, and run contract meetings.
• Direct activities concerning contracts for the purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products, or services.
• Assist with claim evaluations.
• Examine performance requirements, delivery schedules, and estimate costs of material, equipment, and production to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Write memorandums, letters, and site instructions with assistance from Contract Managers/Project Managers.
• Handle claim evaluations if needed.
• Track and monitor progress on all areas relevant to the contract.
• Update and track claims, letters, quotes, notification registers, and contract modifications.
• Assist and guide contractors as needed.
• Assist Supply Chain, Contract, and Project Manager where needed.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract, including all items per the approved contract file index.
• Perform closing activities of the contract as needed.
• Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status to the appropriate resources.
• Analyze and mitigate risk together with the relevant Managers.
• Ensure processes are followed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator/Specialist or Contract Manager in mining/construction industries.
• Experience from both client and contractor sides, having dealt with consultants.
• GCC, NEC, and/or FIDIC experience.
• Own transport and willingness to travel if needed.
• Must have good discipline, high standards, and a solid work ethic.

Package & Remuneration

Market-related salary in cognizance of experience and qualifications.

Must live in Lephalale.

Only RSA citizens need apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.