Contracts Administrator - Pretoria, South Africa - HandPicked Recruitment

HandPicked Recruitment

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Overview
In the contract administrator role, you will lead the management, design, construction, and maintenance related to professional service agreements. You will search for potential risks in contracts being considered by the organization.

Success in this role will be demonstrated by your ability to identify contracts and deals that contribute to bottom-line growth which are compliant with local laws and regulations.

Minimum requirements:

Relevant qualification would be an advantage
Experience working within the same or similar role within the construction and/or engineering industry
Good knowledge of contract law
Familiarity with business, finance, and accounting terminology
Has strong negotiation and mediation skills
Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts within the construction and/or engineering industries
Attention to detail
Creative, out of the box thinker

Duties will include but is not limited to:

Review plans, specifications and contracts to ensure the correct equipment, material and subcontractor services are ordered and/or purchased
Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
Manage paperwork related to contracts
Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress, and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
Work with project managers, architects, engineers, owners and others to make sure project goals are met
Ensures contracts are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Develops and drafts business proposals for strategic partnerships and similar deals
Assisting in the preparation of subcontract packages and tenders
Assisting in drafting the scope of work and procurement schedules
Issuing variations
Managing time extensions
Processing progress claims
Coordinating and attending site meetings and providing technical expertise if required.