CONTRACTS MANAGER

Michelle Taylor Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Site Manager or Contracts Manager to oversee project management and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and sales skills to grow the business. Responsibilities include managing site staff, conducting site visits, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Site Manager or Contracts Manager.
• Previous sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects safely and effectively.
• Conduct site visits and submit quotations.
• Ensure timely project completion within budget.

Skills

Site management

Sales skills

Safety compliance

Customer relationship management

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Qualifications and Experience :

Grade 12

Minimum 5 years experience as a Site Manager or Contracts Manager

Previous sales experience required

Key Responsibilities :

• This position is responsible for the safe, effective, and profitable management of projects.
• Strive for zero harm daily.
• Conduct site visits, propose technical solutions, and submit quotations.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budgeted gross profit percentages.
• Coordinate proper handovers of jobs with the Supervisor / Site Manager.
• Manage site managers, supervisors, drivers, and site staff daily.
• Plan and allocate resources and equipment for jobs.
• Control overtime and manage wage percentages.
• Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Identify prospects and close deals to grow the Suspended Access business.
• Visit existing and prospective customers regularly to build relationships, retain, and win new business.
• Follow up on quotes and provide feedback to customers.
• Build and manage sales prospects and pipelines.
• Articulate the company's value proposition to customers.
• Explain Terms and Conditions of Hire and Sale to customers.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Meet GP% and Wage% targets on all jobs.
• Accurately and promptly claim all due payments.
• Manage debtor days in line with budgets.
• Pass on customer damages charges appropriately.
• Submit annual price increases and escalation notices timely.
• Achieve equipment utilization levels as per targets.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices.
• Develop understanding of standard contract forms like NEC and JBCC.
• Meet revenue and profit targets.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Job costing, timesheets, monthly reporting.
• Complete personal vehicle logs and expense claims.
• Conduct stock takes (yard and site).
• Manage delivery and collection notes.
• Attend site meetings.
• Other general contract administrative duties

Ensure all work complies with safety standards, including:

• Work is only done with approved safety documentation, developed per client, OHS Act, and regulations.
• All SAE installations have signed drawings and a Certificate of System Design.
• TSP installations are performed safely, adhering to SANS, Construction Regulations, and OEM requirements.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of Construction Regulations, SANS 10295, 51808, and the OHS Act.
• Regular site walk-downs for safety compliance.
• Promote a safety culture aiming for zero injuries daily.
• Report safety deviations and hazards promptly.
• Ensure incidents are reported to the HSEQ Manager within the required timeframe.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks regularly.