Contract Manager

Adcorp Group; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions company in Gauteng is seeking a Contract Manager responsible for efficient operational service delivery according to client agreements. You will manage employee resources, oversee payroll processes, and maintain health & safety governance, along with strong client relationships and team development. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in the food production or packaging industry, with necessary management qualifications.

Benefits

Hybrid work setup

Ongoing learning & development opportunities

A team that actually lives its values

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification is required.
• A management qualification is essential.
• Relevant degree in logistics or related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate resources for daily tasks based on client needs.
• Monitor performance, maintain dashboards, and mitigate risks.
• Handle ER / IR issues and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Maintain health & safety governance.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage payroll accuracy and employee queries.
• Build and maintain client relationships and monitor performance.
• Coach and develop the site team to achieve goals.

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4 related Qualification

NQF 5 Generic Management or Business Management Qualification

Related industry degree or ND advantageous in CI / Supply Chain / FMCG / Logistics

Up to 2 years supervisory experience in production / packaging industries

Food Production, Manufacturing and / or Packaging industry experience

FMCG experience

IR / CCMA experience

People and Performance Management

Job description

We're Not Just Hiring – We're Building South Africa's Workforce of the Futuree Be Part of It at Adcorp Group.

Who We Are

At Adcorp Group, we're more than just a workplace solutions company business – we're a team on a mission to bring people, possibility, and planning together to create purpose. Our values guide how we work, who we hire, and the impact we make.

Our values aren't just words on a wall – they guide how we work, who we hire, and the impact we make. Teamwork: Our values aren't just words on a wall – they guide how we work, who we hire, and the impact we make. Respect: We respect the feelings, wishes, rights and traditions of our workforce, candidates, clients, communities, and the environment. Customer centricity: We strive to anticipate our customers' needs and deliver excellent customer experiences. Agility: We act with speed and flexibility to ever changing conditions. Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome and embrace a diverse range of people, perspectives, and ideas.

The Opportunity

The Contract Manager is responsible and fully accountable for efficient and profitable operational service delivery in line with client Service Level Agreements and Pricing Schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate employee resources to execute daily operational tasks and ensure full staffing in line with client requirements.
• Monitor output and performance, maintain dashboards, facilitate toolbox talks and feedback sessions, and mitigate operational risks.
• Manage ER / IR issues, maintain strong employee relations, and ensure compliance with labour legislation, client and company policies.
• Maintain health & safety governance including safety-file upkeep, insurance certificates, equipment issuance, and incident investigation procedures.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and HR compliance: create job specs, liaise with recruitment centre, ensure assessments, employee briefings and HR matrices are up to date.
• Manage payroll processes for direct staff, ensure accuracy, handle queries, ensure payslip distribution and maintain integrity of payroll data.
• Manage client relationships and contract performance: conduct monthly scorecards, ensure invoice accuracy, monitor contract spend, service-level agreements and client satisfaction.
• Lead, coach and develop the site team: ensure performance management, talent development, succession planning and a motivated, productive workforce aligned to transformation goals.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid work setup
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities
• A team that actually lives its values

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 related Qualification
• NQF 5 Generic Management or Business Management Qualification
• Related industry degree / ND advantageous i.e. CI / Supply Chain / FMCG / Logistics
• Up to 2 years supervisory experience in production / packaging industries
• Food Production, Manufacturing and / or Packaging industry experience essential
• FMCG experience advantageous
• IR / CCMA experience advantageous
• People and Performance Management

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