Contract Manager - M2

Sandvik AB; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Contracts Manager – Rock Tools to drive profitability and growth of the Cost Per Meter CPM contracts for underground and surface rock tools. The role establishes a commercial contracts administration function to boost service line profitability within the assigned geographic area.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in Commercial Contract Administration/Management, strong financial literacy, solid EHS focus, and proven ability to manage contracts in a mining

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 with NQF Level 4 and a National Diploma in Engineering or Business Management/Administration.
• Minimum 5 years in Commercial Contract Administration/Management, preferably in mining or industrial sectors.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• English proficiency.
• 2+ years’ experience in Trackless Mining Machinery parts.
• Strong financial literacy and EHS focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize and schedule the team’s activities to meet targets.
• Monitor contract status and adapt procedures to improve performance.
• Liaise with sales, finance, logistics to integrate contract activities.
• Ensure revenue and profitability while managing health, safety and environment risks.

Skills

English proficiency

Financial literacy

EHS focus

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Valid driver's license

Education

Grade 12/N3 (NQF4)

National Diploma in Engineering

National Diploma in Business Management/Administration

Tools

MS Office proficiency

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.