Contracts Manager

Copper Quail; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks an experienced Contract Manager to lead drilling operations and oversee safe, profitable project delivery. The role emphasizes contract governance, budgeting, stakeholder relations and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years in mining or heavy industrial operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role and strong English communication. Travel between sites is expected as required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric healthily completed.
• Diploma or Degree in Mining/Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or Business Management or related field.
• 8–10 years’ experience in mining, drilling, construction or heavy industrial operations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in contract management, operational budgeting and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day contract operations across mining, drilling and raise-bore projects.
• Manage operational budgets, cost control, resources, equipment and workforce performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with contractual requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and community stakeholders.
• Drive SHEQ compliance, risk management and continuous operational improvement.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary support functions and provide accurate operational reporting.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting/cost control

Leadership/people management

Stakeholder management

SHEQ compliance

Risk management

Operational reporting

English communication

Education

Diploma in Mining Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Business Management

Job description

Location: Polokwane, South Africa

Job Description

Our client, a leading mining technology and drilling solutions business, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead drilling operations. The role is responsible for safe project delivery, operational performance, financial results, client satisfaction, and workforce leadership.

Key Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

• Lead day-to-day contract operations across mining, drilling and raise-bore projects.
• Manage operational budgets, cost control, resources, equipment and workforce performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and in line with contractual requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and community stakeholders.
• Drive SHEQ compliance, risk management and continuous operational improvement.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary support functions and provide accurate operational reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or a related field.
• 8–10 years’ experience in mining, drilling, construction or heavy industrial operations.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in contract management, operational budgeting and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Valid driver’s licence, medical fitness for mining operations and willingness to travel between sites.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Advantageous

• FIDIC contract-management training.
• Project, financial, labour-relations or leadership qualifications.