Contracts Manager

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Northern Cape is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contractual aspects of renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of relevant experience, particularly with ESKOM, and is skilled in contract negotiation and management. This role involves significant collaboration with various teams and stakeholders. TotalEnergies promotes diversity and values equal opportunity hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience with large wind, PV, or energy storage projects.
• Prior interaction with ESKOM on self-built projects is preferred.
• Strong preference for South African citizens, particularly previously disadvantaged individuals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development team during bidding.
• Negotiating contracts with contractors post-award.
• Leading contractual aspects of project execution.
• Monitoring project progress aligned with the contract schedule.
• Collaborating with senior management, finance, and legal teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Professional certification in contracts management

Job description

Context & Environment

He/She reports to the Legal Manager and interacts with business, technical, execution, financing, and management teams from various locations. The role involves collaboration within TotalEnergies to deliver projects and direct contact with third parties such as partners, contractors, advisors (technical, legal), and lenders.

This role may require business travel.

Activities

As a Contracts Manager, the ideal candidate would possess:

1. Minimum 7 years of experience with large wind, PV, or energy storage projects in the renewable energy industry, preferably in the REIPPPP. Prior interaction with ESKOM on self-built projects is highly preferred.
2. Professional certification in contracts management is recommended.
3. Ability to understand and analyze non-contractual matters such as engineering, cost control, planning, and construction to provide contractual support.
4. Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills.
5. Ability to work independently, manage workload and priorities effectively, and be a team player.
6. Strong preference for South African citizens, with a further preference for previously disadvantaged individuals.

Candidate Profile

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the development team during bidding to prepare term sheets and related documentation for EPC and O&M contractors.
2. Negotiating contracts with contractors post-award.
3. Leading contractual aspects of project execution, including risk assessment.
4. Having detailed knowledge of Power Purchase Agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and project permits, managing stakeholders accordingly.
5. Responding effectively to correspondence from counter parties to protect company interests.
6. Monitoring project progress aligned with the contract schedule and ensuring adherence to the program.
7. Collaborating with senior management, finance, and legal teams to meet project deliverables.
8. Establishing procedures for contract award and administration.
9. Verifying contractor invoices with the Owner's Engineer and processing payments.
10. Understanding and preparing invoicing procedures, working closely with consultants on settlement systems and plant modeling software.
11. Managing registration documents, certifications, permits, NOCs, and ensuring timely renewals.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

Apply via:

• Facebook
• Email
• X
• LinkedIn

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.