Chief Contract Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Contract Manager to oversee and manage all contract-related activities within the Contract Management Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Contract Managers and ensuring compliance with PFMA and MFMA.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering & Construction and Legal sectors, with a strong focus on civil engineering.Requirements:

• LLB / MSc in Construction Law or equivalent
• Registered as an Arbitrator with Arbitration SA
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in infrastructure projects contract management
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management & related experience in MFMA and Contract Law
• Knowledge and experience in NEC / JBCC /FIDIC/ GCC
• Valid Drivers’ License + own transport
• EE targets apply

• Manage a team of Contracts Managers and all contractual matters for infrastructure projects, including Contracts Registers.
• Assist Senior Manager in drafting standard contract documents for different contracts (JBCC/NEC/FIDIC/GCC).
• Apply strong business acumen
• Establish a culture of excellence.
• Provide opportunities for divisional staff members to develop their competencies.
• Support procurement process for all CAPEX contracts.
• Manage the quality of Tender/Bid Documents prepared by division and outsourced service providers.
• Assist Senior Manager in developing operations plan and budget for incorporation into the CAPEX departmental budget.
• Ensure staff have the capability to effectively provide and deliver services according to identified needs and planned programmes.
• Review the budget to ensure achievement of objectives within budget targets.
• Monitor the consistent implementation of polices by all CAPEX units.
• Develop and implement control systems and processes necessary for the Contracts Management Unit success.
• Compile reports and statistics on legal compliance.
• Manage and utilize in-house MIS system relevant to the department.
• Manage and utilize the relevant software to meet contractual MFMA and PFMA requirements.
• Assist project management division in procurement process of capital and operation projects within the CAPEX environment.
• Be directly responsible for CAPEX/operations procurement documents, from bid document reviews to tender award.
• Assist Senior Manager to operate and maintain a dashboard of all CAPEX/Operations Bids/Tenders.