Senior Contracts Manager - Mining & Engineering Projects

Lycopodium Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycopodium Limited in Cape Town is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the contracts management function within the Project Services department. Reporting to the Manager: PSG & Commercial, you will oversee contract lifecycle activities for multiple projects.

You will develop policies, manage tendering and procurement, negotiate terms, and mentor a growing contracts team while building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Law, or related discipline.
• Professional Certification in Contract Management is advantageous.
• 10+ years' experience in contract management within Mining, Engineering or Construction.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract, including FIDIC and NEC.
• Understanding of contract law, commercial principles, and lifecycle management.
• Experience in tendering, procurement, contract negotiation, claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong organisational and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of contract management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide expert contract and commercial advice to project teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Oversee tendering, procurement, contract awards, and contract administration for projects.
• Manage and attend to contract negotiations, claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and relevant legislation.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, registers, reporting systems, and contract documentation.
• Review and approve payment applications, invoices, and financial reconciliations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the contracts team, including performance management and recruitment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor contract performance, manage commercial risks, and drive successful project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification (Quantity Surveying or Law)

Cert in Contract Management (advantageous)

Job description

Lycopodium Limited in Cape Town is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the contracts management function within the Project Services department. Reporting to the Manager: PSG & Commercial, you will oversee contract lifecycle activities for multiple projects.

You will develop policies, manage tendering and procurement, negotiate terms, and mentor a growing contracts team while building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes.