Contract Manager x3 at PRASA

REFERENCE: R&S/COM/SCM/17 

DEPARTMENTAL MISSION: To lead and manage the provision of SCM contract management services.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs):
To lead provision of consulting services

• Facilitate contracting between the organisation and service providers.
• Review proposed ‘changes to standard draft contracts (e.g., terms and conditions).
• Engage the Legal Department and end users on proposed changes/alterations to the standard contract.
• Ensure contracts are signed by both the organisation representatives and service providers, representatives and service providers department.
• Monitor the Business Unit’s contract register to ensure that all contracts are valid and up to date.
• Engage Group Legal Department on standardisation of contracts, contract templates etc. completion of the works / defects period.

Provision of consulting services

• Monitor contracts with respect to spent, duration, breaches, terminations etc.
• Issue notice of termination letters.
• Coordinate “lesson learnt" exercises with all the relevant stakeholders for all strategic contracts before contract expiry /completion of the works / defects period.
• Facilitates dispute resolutions with contractors.
• Liaises with project managers and contractors on contract progress and performance.
• Compile contract management reports.

Management of resources

• Manage human, physical and financial resources in line with organisational policies, processes and procedures.
• Ensure safekeeping of sourcing documents.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Contract Management Framework, PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury Regulations, Instruction Notes and Prescripts SCM prescripts, policies and procedures (SCM Delegation of Authority)
• Corporate governance
• Computer Literacy.
• Tender Handling processes
• SAP

SKILLS:

• Interpersonal
• Time management
• Communication
• Management

ATTITUDES:

• Solution driven
• Detail oriented
• Team Player
• Customer oriented

CAPABILITIES:
Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management/Purchasing/Procurement/Logistics (NQF 7)
• Valid Drivers License

Experience

• •3 Years Supervisory experience in SCM (which includes contract management)