Contract Manager - M2

Buffalo Tungsten; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Contracts Manager - Rock Tools to drive profitability of the Cost Per Meter contracts for both underground and surface rock tools. The role includes establishing a commercial contracts administration function and aligning activities with sales, finance, and logistics.

You will lead contract teams, ensure revenue growth, and uphold health, safety and environmental standards in a challenging mining environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification.
• National Diploma in Engineering or Business Management/Administration (NQF Level 6).
• 5+ years Commercial Contract Administration/Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule the team's activities so that resources are used effectively and targets are met.
• Monitor the status of contract activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve performance.
• Liaise with sales, marketing, finance, supply and logistics managers to ensure contract activities are integrated with other parts of the business.
• Ensure revenue and profitability of contracts while maintaining health, safety and environment risks.

Skills

English proficiency

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

Grade 12/N3

National Diploma in Engineering

Business Management/Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

The Contracts Manager - Rock Tools is responsible for the profitability and growth of the Cost Per Meter (CPM) business for both underground and surface rock tools as well as the establishment of commercial contracts administration organization with the objective of increasing service line and business line profitability of new and existing CPM contracts within the allocated geographic area.

Key Performance Areas

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule the team's activities so that resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Monitor the status of contract activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve the overall performance of the team.
• Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in sales, marketing, finance, supply and logistics) to ensure that contract activities are integrated with other parts of the business.
• Ensure effective revenue and profitability of Contract. To take responsible approach to health, safety and environment risks in relation to your own job and that of your team and to control the risks or report them to management accordingly.

Profile Required

• Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4) National Diploma in Engineering, Business Management/Administration or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6)
• At least 5 years Commercial Contract Administration/Management experience, preferably in mining or industrial sectors
• Computer literacy - advanced Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• English proficiency
• At least 2 years' experience in Trackless Mining Machinery parts
• Strong financial literacy
• Strong EHS Focus
• Physical and medical ability to function in an underground mining environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately
• Self-motivated and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must have a valid drivers' license

Your Profile

• Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4) National Diploma in Engineering, Business Management/Administration or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6)
• At least 5 years Commercial Contract Administration/Management experience, preferably in mining or industrial sectors
• Computer literacy - advanced Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• English proficiency
• At least 2 years' experience in Trackless Mining Machinery parts
• Strong financial literacy
• Strong EHS Focus
• Physical and medical ability to function in an underground mining environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately
• Self-motivated and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must have a valid drivers' license

Applications close: 19 November 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.