Contract Manager / Sandton

Rooftop Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee construction projects in Johannesburg. The role requires strong knowledge of contract law and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing schedules, budgets, and client meetings while ensuring compliance with standards across South Africa and neighboring regions. Suitable candidates should have experience in construction or procurement and be proficient in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial principles.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction schedules and budgets.
• Ensure projects meet established standards.
• Develop and present project proposals.
• Produce plans and estimate budgets and timelines.
• Draft and review contract terms.
• Manage regions including South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia.
• Handle unexpected costs.
• Meet with clients.

Skills

Strong understanding of contract law and commercial principles

Excellent negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Experience in construction or procurement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

SUMMARY :

Contract Manager / Sandton

POSITION INFO :

Contract Manager / Sandton

• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial principles
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
• Proficiency in relevant software such as MS Office Suite and project management tools
• Experience in relevant industries, such as construction or procurement
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Duties

• Managing construction schedules and budgets
• Ensuring construction projects meet established standards
• Developing and presenting project proposals
• Producing plans and estimating budgets and timelines
• Discussing, drafting, and reviewing contract terms
• Managing regions including South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia
• Handling unexpected costs
• Meeting with clients