Contracts Manager
Terra Firma
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contract Preparation and Review:
- Drafting, reviewing, preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts and agreements. Including but not limited to Power Purchase Agreements, EPC Agreements, O&M Agreements and Subcontracts.
- Ensure that contract terms comply with company policies and legal requirements.
- Review and analyse contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks and proposing risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure contracts align with project specifications, budget constraints, and schedule requirements.
- Manage end-to-end Tender Response
- Vetting and review of all incoming tenders.
- Effective liaison, support and assistance between Business Development team and rest of organisation to enable accurate and timely tender submissions.
- Maintain and improve mechanisms for obtaining Tender opportunities, surveying and measuring tender process and disseminate feedback to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for developing the company’s tender process strategy to align with the broader business development goals.
- Vendor and Supplier Relations:
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and assist in negotiating terms to achieve the best value for a project.
- Evaluate vendor and supplier performance against contractual obligations.
- Change and Variation Management:
- Work with project management to evaluate change requests, negotiating terms as necessary.
- Ensure proper documentation and communication of any changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and agreements.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and update risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
- Compliance and Legal Matters:
- Ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with legal team to resolve contractual disputes and claims.
- Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting contracts.
- Document Control:
- Establish and maintain a systematic document control system for all contracts and related correspondence.
- Ensure proper filing, version control, and accessibility of contract documents.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contractual obligations.
- Reporting:
- Provide regular reports on the status of contracts, including key metrics and potential issues.
- Collaborate with project management and finance teams to track contract budgets and expenditures.
- Communicate contract-related updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Contracts Management, or a related field.
- 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, preferably in the construction or renewable energy industry.
- In-depth knowledge of contract law, contract types, and negotiation strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in English at a business communication level.