Contracts Manager (Electrical)

Mbombela
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: NES021182/Phind

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Employer: Network Recruitment

An electrical engineering firm in Nelspruit is seeking a Contracts Manager.

Industry: Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management (EPCM); Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I)

Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the management of contracts for an international gold mining project. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of contracts between our client and main suppliers and service providers, ensuring compliance with international standards such as FIDIC and NEC3.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement contract management strategies that align with project as well as our company's goals and expectations.
Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and service providers to ensure favorable agreements for our client, with a strong focus on FIDIC and NEC3 contractual frameworks.
Manage the entire life-cycle of contracts, from initial drafting and negotiation to execution, compliance monitoring, renewal, and termination.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that contract terms are fulfilled and project deliverables are met.
Identify and mitigate the risks associated with contracts and procurement.
Ensure compliance with international laws, industry standards, and corporate policies.
Handle dispute resolution and contract adjustments in response to scope changes, unforeseen circumstances, or compliance requirements.
Provide regular reports on contract status, compliance, and risk to senior management and stakeholders.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all vendors and service providers.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the EPCM sector, specifically in EC&I projects.
Strong understanding of international contract law, procurement, project management, and specific expertise in FIDIC and NEC3 contracts.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Qualifications:

Professional certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM).
Experience in the mining industry, particularly in gold mining projects.
Multi-lingual capabilities are an advantage.

Please send your CV to phmajozi@advtechresourcing.com.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.