Contract Manager

Location Gauteng
Discipline: Construction, Legal, Power & Energy
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Lorna Henry

Contact email: lorna@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 33742
Published: about 1 month ago

Contracts Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our team and oversee the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of various project and commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with local regulations, mitigate legal and operational risks, and provide expert legal advice across departments.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to renewable energy projects

  • Provide legal and compliance advice to senior management and various departments

  • Manage contractual disputes and collaborate with internal departments

  • Identify and propose corrective measures for legal, operational, and financial risks

  • Provide support in addressing insurance-related queries and ensuring proper coverage for contracts and projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) and admission as an attorney

  • 1 – 3 years post-admission experience

  • Strong knowledge of South African contract law

  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills

  • Experience in managing contractual disputes and engaging with external legal counsel

Day-to-day

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, providing legal advice, managing disputes, and collaborating with internal departments to address legal queries.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Opportunities for professional development

  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment