Contracts Manager (EPCM Mining Projects - FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC Contracts) - Sandton

MECS Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracts management firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee strategic commercial management. The ideal candidate will have 10 to 15 years of experience in contracts and commercial management within Mining EPCM Projects, strong leadership skills, and proven expertise in negotiating complex agreements and managing supplier relationships. This role offers a dynamic environment where your skills in dispute resolution and contract compliance will be essential.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years in contracts and commercial management with Mining EPCM Projects.
• Proven leadership in managing complex EPS/EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience in negotiating commercial terms with Suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic commercial management of Suppliers and Sub-contractors.
• Oversight of Supplier cost control and risk mitigation strategies.
• Leading negotiations and drafting of complex contractual agreements.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal motivational skills

Ability to produce accurate work

Education

Tertiary legal or equivalent qualification

Postgraduate qualifications (technical, management, business related)

Job description

Qualifications (Typical) :

• Tertiary legal or equivalent qualification and relevant industry experience such as LLB (or similar) and / or QS / Engineering qualifications.
• Particular knowledge of Construction Contract suites such as FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC.
• Dispute resolution experience is preferred
• Other relevant post graduate qualifications, albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous

Experience :

Extensive industry experience of 10 to 15 years in contracts and commercial management with Mining EPCM Projects.

Proven leadership in managing complex EPS / EPC / EPCM projects and contract portfolios.

Demonstrated experience in strategic negotiations and dispute resolution.

Experience in mentoring and leading contract administration teams.

Experience in negotiating commercial terms with Suppliers.

Proficiency in drafting of bespoke agreements, NDAs and credit applications.

Knowledge :

A thorough understanding of Mercantile and Contract Law.

A proper grasp of contracts management principals.

The end-to-end Supply Chain process.

Good understanding of Engineering processes.

Claim management proficiency.

Financial acumen.

PC Literacy.

Understanding of negotiation principles.

Skills :

Self-starter, ability to work unsupervised.

Results and delivery orientated.

Organisational skills like planning and prioritizing ability.

Team player with interpersonal motivational skills.

Ability to interact at various levels ranging from shop floor level to company executives.

Ability to produce accurate work.

Ability to efficiently complete work in a high stressed environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The incumbent will be responsible for :

Strategic commercial management of Suppliers and Sub-contractors

Commercial liaison with Clients

Oversight of Supplier cost control and risk mitigation strategies

Leading negotiations and drafting of complex contractual agreements

Approval and governance of contract amendments and change orders

Development and enforcement of confidentiality and IP protection protocols

High-level Supplier engagement and dispute resolution

Oversight of claims management and resolution strategies

Leadership in tender adjudications and commercial evaluations

Review and approval of contractual documentation for compliance and risk

Attending to commercial queries during tender stage

Commercial and contractual compliance (Interaction with Suppliers regarding timely submission of required contractual documents such as Bonds, programs, quality documents)

Assisting with tender adjudications

Review credit applications

Assessing and approving monthly claims from Suppliers for invoicing

Claims management

Drafting contractual letters

Negotiating Advance Payment and Performance Bonds

Reviewing Package Scope of Works and other contractual documents in order to check for commercial compliance.