Contracts Manager

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycopodium Africa is recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Project Services team in Cape Town. You will lead the contracts management function, oversee tendering and contract administration, and provide expert commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the Manager: PSG & Commercial, you will manage negotiations, variations and disputes, ensuring compliance with contract forms (FIDIC/NEC) and company policies while developing a high-performing contracts

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Law or related discipline.
• Professional certification in contract management is advantageous.
• 10+ years' experience in contract management within mining, engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (FIDIC/NEC) and commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of contract management policies and practices.
• Provide expert contract and commercial advice to project teams.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, contract awards and administration.
• Manage negotiations, claims, variations, extensions of time and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with obligations, policies and legislation.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract law

MS Office

Education

Quantity Surveying / Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

With offices in Southern Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high-quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors.

Lycopodium Africa is currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join our growing Project Services team in Cape Town.

Reporting to the Manager: PSG & Commercial, this role leads the contracts management function within the Project Services department and oversees project-specific contract responsibilities.

The tasks you'll perform

• Lead the development and implementation of contract management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide expert contract and commercial advice to project teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, contract awards, and contract administration for projects.
• Manage and attend to contract negotiations, claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and relevant legislation.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, registers, reporting systems, and contract documentation.
• Review and approve payment applications, invoices, and financial reconciliations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the contracts team, including performance management and recruitment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor contract performance, manage commercial risks, and drive successful project outcomes.

The expertise you'll bring

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline.
• Professional Certification in Contract Management is advantageous.
• 10+ years' experience in contract management within the Mining, Engineering or Construction environment.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract, including FIDIC and NEC, with experience preparing NDAs and other commercial agreements.
• Sound understanding of contract law, commercial principles, and contract lifecycle management.
• Proven experience in tendering, procurement, contract negotiation, claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong organisational and reporting capabilities.

The Benefits We’ll Provide

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career.

That’s why we :

Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.

Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.

Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.