South Africa: Contracts Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Professional Project Manager / Contract Manager (Stages 16) PURPOSE OF THE POSITION We are seeking a Professional Project Manager / Contract Manager with proven experience managing projects through Stages 1 to 6. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering capital and maintenance projects for City and Provincial government bodies, ensuring compliance, effective stakeholder coordination, and successful contract administration. Strong expertise in NEC and JBCC contracts is essential. Key Responsibilities Manage and deliver projects across Stages 16, from inception through close-out. Act as the primary point of coordination between clients, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities. Steer and manage multidisciplinary consultant teams to achieve project objectives, timelines, and budgets. Administer and manage contracts in accordance with NEC and JBCC conditions, including variations, claims, and risk management. Oversee capital and maintenance contracts for municipal and provincial clients, ensuring compliance with governance and reporting requirements. Prepare and manage project documentation, approvals, reports, and progress updates for public sector stakeholders. Monitor project performance, including cost control, programme adherence, and quality standards. Support procurement processes, contractor appointments, and tender evaluations. Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout all project stages. Minimum Requirements Professional registration as a Pr CM (minimum requirement). Demonstrated applied knowledge and hands-on experience with NEC and JBCC contracts. Proven experience managing projects through all Stages 16. Experience steering consultants and engaging directly with clients throughout the project lifecycle. Essential experience working on capital and maintenance contracts for City and/or Provincial government bodies. Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and compliance frameworks. Preferred / Advantageous Experience acting as a Management Contractor or Implementing Agent for government departments. Experience managing complex or multi-disciplinary public sector projects. Additional professional registrations or certifications. Key Competencies & Attributes Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication, reporting, and negotiation abilities. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects in a regulated environment. Professional, proactive, and solutions-driven approach.