Senior Contracts Manager - Civils/Construction (PrQS) at MECS (Pty) Ltd

My client is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join their CAPEX team. Your will be responsible for leadership, management, and control of the Contracts Management Unit, ensuring that all contracts purpose, scope, objectives, constraints, and risks are developed and managed and to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects in line with company strategic objectives.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying + registration as a Professional QS OR LLB Degree + registration as Arbitrator with Arbitration SA in Construction Contracts,
• A minimum 18 years’ experience of which 8 must be at managerial level
• 18 years relevant experience in Infrastructure Projects.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and related experience in MFMA/PPFA
• Construction and contract law knowledge and experience in NEC/JBCC/FIDIC/GCC contracts
• Valid driver’s License.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all Commercial and Contract matters for Infrastructure Projects including Contracts register.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with latest MFMA, PFMA and company Supply Chain Management policies.
• Manage procurement process for all CAPEX Contracts.
• Develop and present the Contracts Management Unit annual operations plan and budget for incorporation into the CAPEX departmental budget.
• Develop appropriate procedures (SOPs) to provide sustainable Contracts Management Services.
• Develop and implement control systems and processes necessary for the Contracts Management Unit success.
• Develop and manage CAPEX budget.
• Administer the CAPEX Contracts Management Dashboard.
• Manage contractors and project implementation KPI’s and KPA.
• Be responsible for CAPEX/OPERATIONS Procurement Documents from review of procurement  documents to Bid advert to Tender Award.