Senior Contracts Manager - South and East Africa

Aggreko; Kempton Park; On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the entire contract lifecycle in South and East Africa. This role involves collaboration across departments to ensure efficient project management and governance in complex energy and infrastructure projects. The candidate should possess significant contract management experience, especially in the Energy and O&G sectors, and have strong legal and commercial insight.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Industry-leading benefit plans

Continuous training and development

Safety-focused culture

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in contract management across Energy/O&G sectors.
• Proven track record in managing complex contracts end-to-end.
• Strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle from bid to close-out.
• Collaborate with legal, commercial, technical, and finance teams.
• Monitor adherence to contractual commitments from all parties.

Skills

Legal Acumen

Commercial Acumen

Risk Identification

Stakeholder Influence

Problem Solving

Cross-border Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Contract management certifications

Tools

Contract Management Software

Reporting Tools

Job description

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for Senior Contracts Manager - South and East Africa will lead the full end-to-end contract lifecycle from bid to close-out, ensuring commercial value delivery, risk mitigation, and governance across complex energy and infrastructure projects

Why Aggreko?

Position will be based in South Africa or Dubai

Competitive compensation package

Industry-leading benefit plans including medical insurance

Continuous training and development with career growth opportunities

Safety-focused culture

What you’ll do :

Contract Lifecycle Ownership

Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from tender and proposal development through to contract execution, renewal, and close-out

Collaborate with legal, commercial, technical, and finance teams to structure contracts that are clear, enforceable, and commercially sound

Draft, review, and manage the contract summary document, including all updates, addenda, and key obligations

Define clear RACI matrices for each stage of the contract, ensuring seamless transition from pre-award to operations

Track and enforce performance obligations, milestones, and commercial triggers throughout the contract term

Lead structured post-contract reviews to capture lessons learned and inform future contract strategies

Operational Execution & Monitoring

Own the Project Review Pack, providing timely insights on contract health, risks, and performance

Ensure accurate billing, revenue capture, and invoicing tied to contractual T&Cs (Capacity, O&M, Energy)

Monitor adherence to contractual commitments from all parties and flag deviations early

Support project teams in execution planning and scope governance

Drive visibility on contract margins and value leakage throughout execution

Identify, quantify, and track contractual risks proactively from onboarding through delivery

Act as a key stakeholder in resolving disputes and claims, working closely with legal and leadership

Ensure documentation control and compliance with audit readiness across the lifecycle

Lead structured processes for change orders, recharges, contract renewals, and expansions

Champion continuous process optimization in contract management workflows

Build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses aligned with governance frameworks

Coach commercial and project teams on contract awareness and execution best practices

You’ll have the following skills and experience :

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, Engineering. Holder of both degrees will be factored for selection

Contract management certifications (e.g., CCM, WorldCC) are preferred

Experience

• 8 years of experience in contract management across Energy, O&G sectors

Proven track record in managing complex contracts end-to-end : from proposal stage to final account close-out

Strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration in project-based environments

Core Competencies

Strong legal and commercial acumen

Strategic mindset with attention to lifecycle performance

Skilled in risk identification and de-risking strategies

High accuracy and problem-solving orientation

Stakeholder influence and cross-border coordination

Systems proficiency in contract management and reporting tools

English proficiency is required, French is a plus

Find out more and apply now.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.