Contract Manager

Adcorp Group; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Ongoing learning & development opportunities

Values-driven team environment

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions company is seeking a Contracts Manager for their Estcourt location. This role involves operational service delivery, managing employee resources, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in the food production or packaging industries, strong skills in employee relations, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a hybrid work setup and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or related qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in food production or manufacturing is essential.
• Up to 2 years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate employee resources for operational tasks.
• Manage client relationships and contract performance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and HR compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Employee relations

Health & safety governance

Client relationship management

Performance management

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4 related Qualification

NQF 5 Generic Management or Business Management Qualification

Related industry degree/ND

Job description

We’re Not Just Hiring – We’re Building South Africa’s Workforce of the Future.

Come 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 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: Contracts Manager (Estcourt, Durban)

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?

We know great people have options – so here’s what makes this one worth your while:

• 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 advantageousPeople and Performance Management

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