Contracts Specialist

Our client is searching for a Contracts Specialist to join their team in Mpumalanga.

Role Purpose

To provide specialist leadership in the management of the mine's contract portfolio, ensuring effective contract administration, commercial performance, governance, risk management and compliance across the full contract lifecycle, while optimising value and supporting operational objectives.

Key Duties

Contract Management

• Administer and manage assigned contracts across the full lifecycle: initiation, administration, amendments, renewals and close-out.
• Review and process contract variations, claims and other contractual matters, escalating significant commercial risks.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues in line with governance processes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date contract records, registers and management reports.
• Ensure timely contract close-out and completion of all documentation.

Tender Processes

• Provide commercial and contractual support during tendering, sourcing and supplier/contractor negotiations.
• Ensure tender and procurement activity complies with legal, governance and procurement requirements.

Commercial Management

• Monitor contract expenditure against approved budgets and contractual commitments.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigating actions.
• Manage claims and commercial negotiations to optimise value.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective contract performance.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, processes and governance requirements.

Contract Delivery Management

• Monitor contractor performance, contractual compliance and service delivery against agreed KPIs and contractual requirements.
• Track expenditure and delivery against contract scope to ensure outcomes are achieved.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal, governance, Mining Charter, B-BBEE and ESG requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commerce, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in Contract Management, Commercial Management and/or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior contracts or commercial management role.
• Experience in mining, engineering, construction, processing plant or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven track record managing complex, high-value contracts.
• Experience in contract negotiations, contractor performance management, claims management and dispute resolution.
• Sound knowledge of legal, governance, SLP, Mining Charter, B-BBEE and ESG compliance.

Advantageous

Postgraduate qualification in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Construction Law, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or an MBA.

Technical Competencies

• Contract and commercial management
• SA contract law and standard forms: NEC / FIDIC / GCC / JBCC
• MPRDA, Mining Charter and B-BBEE
• Localisation, ESD and DTIC
• MHSA, OHSA and NEMA compliance
• ESG and sustainability
• Company policies and Delegation of Authority (DoA); group governance and compliance