Risk and Contracts Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm invites applications for a Risk and Contracts Manager role in the mining and metals business line based in Liberia. The role focuses on strategic risk management, ensuring contract compliance, and contributing to operational objectives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience in risk management within the mining sector.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in risk management and contract administration.
• Field experience in the mining or heavy industrial sectors required.
• Ability to develop Contracting Plans.

Responsibilities

• Creating and achieving desired future state through influence.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends.
• Conduct risk assessments for new projects.

Skills

Risk management

Contract administration

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or business law

Job description

Overview

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

A thrilling opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Risk and Contracts Manager to join the mining and metals business line, based in Liberia. This pivotal role offers the chance to be at the forefront of strategic risk management and contractual governance within a fast-paced and evolving industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while ensuring robust contract compliance and alignment with operational and commercial objectives. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a global mining environment, this could be your next big move.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and achieving a desired future state (vision) through influence on organizational values, strategy, individual and group goals and processes.
• Communicate the vision and values showing commitment.
• Translate the vision into measurable goals.
• Delegation of authority and responsibility.
• Allocating decision-making authority and task responsibilities to appropriate subordinates; utilizing subordinates’ time, skills, and potential effectively
• Stay updated onregulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks relevant to the mining sector.
• Conductrisk assessmentsfor new projects, expansions, and strategic initiatives, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated onregulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks relevant to the mining sector.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or business law or equivalent experience required.
• 5–10 years of experiencein risk management and contract administration, preferably within themining, metals, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Requires field experience, familiarity with systems and the ability to develop effort-hour estimates.
• Ability to develop Contracting Plans and perform independent contract management on small- to medium-sized projects.