Manager, Contracts

Worley; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and mining industry is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator. The ideal candidate will have substantial knowledge of contract law, strong leadership abilities, and an NQF Level 6 qualification or higher. This role necessitates at least 5 years of experience in contract management, ideally in a high-pressure environment. Join Worley to contribute to significant projects, ensuring ethical standards and commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Contract Administration.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC & FIDIC contracts.
• High ethical standards and good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of Contract Administrators.
• Contract management of a high-value portfolio.
• Interpreting bespoke conditions of contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Negotiation

Analytical

Education

Matric with Maths and/or Accounting and English

Tertiary Qualification - NQF Level 6 or Higher

Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification, LLB or similar

Tools

Enterprise Integrity System

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

C.1 REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

The minimum educational, qualifications and experience that are required to perform the job competently:

1. Minimum Qualifications:

· Matric (with Maths and / or Accounting and English)

· Tertiary Qualification – NQF Level 6 or Higher

ü Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification, LLB or similar

2. Experience:

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Contract Administration within the Mining / Construction / EPCM industry

· Contract Management of a high value portfolio experience an advantage

· Construction Management an advantage

· Leading and managing a team of Contract Administrators

· In-depth knowledge of NEC & FIDIC and an ability to interpret Bespoke Conditions of Contract

· Project Management

· Litigation or dispute Management

3. Personal Qualities

· Highly ethical, has integrity and is honest

· Understands and appreciates corporate governance requirements

· Commitment to customer service

· Builds and maintains relationships easily

· Professional, thorough and factual

· Good problem solver

· Self-motivated and self -disciplined

· Works well under pressure, deadline driven

· Confident

· Analytical

· Accuracy and attention to detail important

C.2 COMPETENCIES OF THE JOB:

· Good knowledge of contractual risk and contract law

· Knowledge of EMS (Enterprise Integrity System)

· High level of business understanding

· Excellent written, verbal communication and report writing skills

· Must be adept in the use reporting systems such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance

· Interpersonal and mentorship skills

· Capable of identifying and meeting customer needs

· Negotiation capability: effective in reaching win-win agreement fairly with others

· Inferred capability to understand and apply Zero Harm principles

· A sound understanding of relevant statutes and interpretation of commercial contracts

· Ability to operate in a professional services and matrix organizational structure

· Some understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge

· Basic understanding of national, industry codes and standards and customer specifications

· Planning and organizing, with strong project management skills

· Capable of operating in environment of complexity

· Able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers

· A good working knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines

C.3 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

· Demanding environment of being in the middle: supplier facing and customer facing almost simultaneously.

C.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE JOB:

· Willingness to travel or to accept field assignments preferred.

C.1 REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

The minimum educational, qualifications and experience that are required to perform the job competently:

1. Minimum Qualifications:

· Matric (with Maths and / or Accounting and English)

· Tertiary Qualification – NQF Level 6 or Higher

ü Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification, LLB or similar

2. Experience:

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Contract Administration within the Mining / Construction / EPCM industry

· Contract Management of a high value portfolio experience an advantage

· Construction Management an advantage

· Leading and managing a team of Contract Administrators

· In-depth knowledge of NEC & FIDIC and an ability to interpret Bespoke Conditions of Contract

· Project Management

· Litigation or dispute Management

3. Personal Qualities

· Highly ethical, has integrity and is honest

· Understands and appreciates corporate governance requirements

· Commitment to customer service

· Builds and maintains relationships easily

· Professional, thorough and factual

· Good problem solver

· Self-motivated and self -disciplined

· Works well under pressure, deadline driven

· Confident

· Analytical

· Accuracy and attention to detail important

C.2 COMPETENCIES OF THE JOB:

· Good knowledge of contractual risk and contract law

· Knowledge of EMS (Enterprise Integrity System)

· High level of business understanding

· Excellent written, verbal communication and report writing skills

· Must be adept in the use reporting systems such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance

· Interpersonal and mentorship skills

· Capable of identifying and meeting customer needs

· Negotiation capability: effective in reaching win-win agreement fairly with others

· Inferred capability to understand and apply Zero Harm principles

· A sound understanding of relevant statutes and interpretation of commercial contracts

· Ability to operate in a professional services and matrix organizational structure

· Some understanding of engineering concepts and application of knowledge

· Basic understanding of national, industry codes and standards and customer specifications

· Planning and organizing, with strong project management skills

· Capable of operating in environment of complexity

· Able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers

· A good working knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines

C.3 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

· Demanding environment of being in the middle: supplier facing and customer facing almost simultaneously.

C.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE JOB:

· Willingness to travel or to accept field assignments preferred.