Senior Contracts Manager

Msp Staffing Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee supply and construction contracts in Johannesburg. This pivotal role involves ensuring contractual integrity, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing financial aspects of projects. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in contract management, particularly within engineering and construction, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Knowledge in Solar and Wind projects and relevant certifications are highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in contract management, project management, or legal roles.
• Experience in Solar/Wind projects highly valued.
• PMP, RMP, CAPM, or CCM certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations, redline contracts, and conduct risk assessments.
• Monitor multiple contracts, validate invoices, and draft new orders.
• Support project managers in budget preparation and financial reporting.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Cost Control

SAP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, BCom, or related discipline

Job description

Are you a seasoned Contract Manager ready to drive the future of renewable energy in South Africa and beyond?

Join a global frontrunner in sustainable energy production, deeply committed to expanding its footprint across diverse markets.

Our client is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager be a pivotal figure in managing the full lifecycle of our supply and construction contracts for cutting-edge renewable energy projects.

Based in Johannesburg you will be the go-to expert, ensuring contractual integrity, mitigating risks, and fostering seamless collaboration across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do :

• From providing crucial input for RFPs to supporting timely contract execution.
• Lead negotiations, redline contracts, conduct risk assessments, and determine mitigation strategies for various agreements.
• Monitor multiple contracts, validate invoices, draft new orders, and prepare amendments to ensure compliance and cost control.
• Support project managers in budget preparation, cost verification, and financial reporting, including managing change orders and claims.

Who We Are Looking For :

• Minimum 8 years in contract management, project management, or legal roles within an engineering and construction environment, ideally on large-scale projects.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, BCom, BCom Law, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Solar / Wind projects is highly valued.
• 1-2 years in project financing and 2-3 years in budget preparation / management is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• PMP, RMP, CAPM (PMI), or CCM (IACCM) certification is a bonus.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

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