Executive Manager: Contract Management (Engineering / Manufacturing / Industrial Projects / Commercial Contracts) – South Africa

Reference No. CV181

Reference Number: CV181

Job Description:

Our client, a well-established multinational operating within the advanced engineering and manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Executive Manager: Contract Management to provide strategic and operational leadership across its Contract Management function. The successful candidate will lead a team of Contract Managers, oversee the execution of complex commercial contracts, and develop strong client relationships to ensure contractual compliance, commercial performance, and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Contract Managers, ensuring the consistent application of contract management best practices.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Provide strategic oversight of contract execution, including scope management, commercial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, change control, and claims management.

• Support tender, bid, proposal, and contract negotiation activities by providing commercial and contractual guidance.

• Ensure contracts are managed in accordance with applicable legislation, customer requirements, and internal governance policies.

• Oversee contract amendments, variations, dispute resolution, and claims processes.

• Monitor contractual performance, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across contract management systems, processes, and governance frameworks.

• Work collaboratively with Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Promote strong commercial awareness and contractual compliance across project teams.

Requirements: Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Business Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.

• Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

• Professional certification in Contract Management, Commercial Management, or Project Management (WorldCC/IACCM, PMP, or equivalent) will be advantageous.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in contract management, commercial management, or project management within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, EPC, or similarly regulated environment.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading and developing professional teams.

• Proven track record managing complex, high-value commercial contracts from negotiation through execution and close-out.

• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, contract law, risk management, governance, and compliance.

• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to identify contractual risks and opportunities.

• Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and enterprise business systems.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Permanent executive leadership opportunity.

• Competitive remuneration package with executive benefits.

• Join a globally recognised engineering and advanced manufacturing organisation.

• Based in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa.

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Christo van der Ham

Operations Manager

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your CV will be kept on our database for future suitable opportunities.