Contracts Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Thabazimbi, South Africa, is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contractual, commercial, administrative, and programme aspects of major construction projects. The role requires strong leadership, reporting discipline, and a solid understanding of construction law.

The ideal candidate will have extensive civil construction experience, PrEng/PrTech registration is advantageous, and a track record of managing multiple milestones and claims.

Qualifications

• Monitor, manage, analyze, report, and recommend on contractual, commercial, administrative, and programme aspects of major civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction law is required.
• Experience in major civil construction projects with risk assessment and mitigation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract-related correspondence and draft responses.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on project progress, finance, and disputes.
• Submit construction records for As-Built documentation.
• Coordinate and lead site and stakeholder meetings, including minutes.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigations; support dispute resolution processes.

Skills

Contract management

Reporting

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Education

BSc/BEng Degree

B-Tech Degree in Civil Engineering

ECSA PrEng/PrTech (advantage)

SACPQSP registration (advantage)

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Full time

Contracts Manager

Thabazimbi, South Africa | Posted on 03/09/2026

Red Ember is seeking a Contracts Manager to join a leading organization in the engineering and construction sector. The successful candidate will monitor, manage, analyze, report, and recommend on the contractual, commercial, administrative,and programme aspects of major construction projects.

Requirements

• Assist with the compilation of construction-related contractual correspondence and draft responses to incoming correspondence.
  


• Coordinate and compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering project progress, finance, construction progress, disputes, and claims.
  


• Coordinate and submit construction records for the compilation of As-Built records.
  


• Maintain registers and ensure timely responses to correspondence, claims and contractor queries.
  


• Arrange and coordinate site meetings and subordinate meetings, including agendas, invitations, venues and minutes.
  


• Evaluate project events, variation notices and claims for contractual entitlement and recommend appropriate action.
  


• Manage construction-related matters and provide support during dispute resolution processes.
  


• Evaluate progress against the approved programme and make recommendations where required.
  


• Monitor and report on milestone achievement and payment certification in relation to contractual matters.
  


• Coordinate Contracts Management activities with Construction Assurance and other relevant project support teams.
  


• Liaise with relevant project and site management teams regarding contractual matters and commercial requirements.
  


• Assist with the coordination and direction of Contracts and Programme Engineers and site administration structures.
  


• Coordinate monthly programme progress reporting and ensure contractual aspects are accurately reflected.
  


• Collate, reconcile and assess construction records and information required for contract management purposes.
  


• Identify construction-related contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation.
  


• Manage construction-related risks and maintain a comprehensive risk register.
  


• Compile ad hoc contractual and commercial reports as required.
  


• Escalate contractual and commercial issues of concern to senior management.
  


• Support the development of site-based commercial staff and identify relevant CPD opportunities.
  

Qualifications:

• BSc/BEng or B-Tech Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
  


• Professional registration with ECSA as a PrEng or PrTech, or registration with SACPQSP, would be advantageous.
  

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience on major civil construction projects.
  


• At least 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Engineer and/or Programming Engineer.
  


• Working knowledge of construction law.
  

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Weirs
  


• Roads
  


• Buildings and structures
  


• Heavy foundations
  

Core Competencies

• Strong computer and database skills.
  


• Proven leadership experience within multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
  


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


• Highly organized and deadline-driven.
  


• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
  


• Ability to analyze contractual matters and make sound recommendations.