Johannesburg, South AfricaEnergyMid-Senior Level
The opportunity
Our client is a leading renewable energy company looking to recruit a Contracts Manager based in Johannesburg. The role will manage key project contracts and provide commercial and contractual support across construction, operations, procurement, finance, and legal teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage EPC, O&M, PPA, LTSA, consultancy, and other project agreements.
- Track contractual obligations, notices, compliance, and key deliverables.
- Lead the assessment and management of claims, variations, and disputes.
- Support procurement, contract negotiations, payment reviews, and commercial evaluations.
- Maintain contract, claims, variation, and obligations registers and reporting.
- Provide practical contractual advice to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Support contract close-out and continuous improvement of contract management processes.
Requirements
- Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commercial Management, or Project Management.
- 7–10 years of experience in contract management, construction, infrastructure, energy, or renewable energy.
- Strong experience with EPC, O&M, NEC, FIDIC, PPA, and LTSA agreements.
- Proven experience managing claims, variations, contractual notices, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong commercial judgement, contract interpretation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience working with contractors, lenders, legal counsel, consultants, and project stakeholders preferred.