Senior Contracts Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Contracts Manager for prominent Kimberley projects in the Northern Cape. You will oversee contractual and commercial matters, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance with construction law across complex infra developments.

This hybrid role combines on-site project engagement with remote contract administration and risk management, aiming at profitable project delivery and dispute mitigation within disciplined governance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law and contract management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts, from tender stage through to final.

Skills

Construction law

Contract administration

Risk management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the South African infrastructure sector, is seeking a seasoned Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the contractual and commercial aspects of significant projects in the Kimberley, Northern Cape region. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of construction law, contract administration, and risk management to ensure the successful and profitable execution of complex infrastructure developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating, managing, and enforcing contracts, mitigating disputes, and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations. This hybrid position involves both on-site project engagement and remote administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts, from tender stage through to final