SGS South Africa was established in 1949. Today, we are South Africa’s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company.
Our network of offices and laboratories, strategically located around the country, enables us to serve clients in every region, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North-West Province, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, ...
Manage and develop the project commercial team (legal, procurement and project contracts)
Develop the Client Commercial Terms and Conditions in conjunction with the required project disciplines, identifying and mitigating all potential risks. Managing the negotiation process in conjunction with senior management.
Direct the establishment and implementation of Commercial procedures, tools, systems and best practices.
Develop contract strategy with key stakeholders to decide how the market will be approached (multi-contract, EPC, EPCM)
Oversee modifications to these procedures for specific client requirements. Commercial procedures are to encompass all activities and systems relating to commercial, procurement and contracts management.
Actively support the business efforts by identifying risks and proposing mitigation actions.
Stay up to date of new trends and innovations and implementing such trends where applicable.
Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure project costs and schedule are effectively managed through the various stages of a project.
Ensure effective/adequate commercial input during all contract negotiations
Ensure, with input from Finance & Facilitation, that project financing arrangements are in place
Ensure compliance with SGS Bateman Procedures and legislation on commercial project issues.
Ensure that the project study is conducted in terms of the prime contract To play an active role in seeking to avoid or manage contractual disputes between Bateman & client
Ensure that contract changes/claims against client & contractors are identified/pursued/documented
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff and clients representing the client.
Manage and oversee the overall administration of the commercial and procurement function for projects.
Ensure all contractual obligations are met by both Client and Contractor
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