Contract Manager

About the role

Transnet's Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is recruiting a Contract Manager in Johannesburg. The role safeguards TRIM's financial, operational and legal interests across the full lifecycle of a contract, bridging legal frameworks and day-to-day business to maximise commercial value and minimise risk. The position is non-permanent, Grade E, reporting to the Executive Manager: Fuel Solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage contracts and SLAs in line with Transnet's Contract Management policy, frameworks, SOPs, delegation of authority and procurement manuals.
• Draft, negotiate and conclude contracts, develop them with suppliers and contractors, and track them to expiry.
• Create contracts for legal vetting, store documents pre- and post-award, and load and manage contracts in SAP/TDPS.
• Lead post-award negotiations, review tenders before issue, set adjudication criteria where needed, and advise on claims and contractor non-performance.
• Verify that invoices and payments conform to the contract and regulations, create purchase orders, and maintain a contract register.
• Develop and run procurement cost-saving initiatives, monitor supplier performance, and report monthly on contract activity, spend and remaining period.
• Contribute to procurement policy reviews, hold contract review meetings with suppliers, and liaise with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, SCM Governance, Engineering and Finance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Legal or Financial, or a National Diploma in Commerce or Finance including a minimum of Level 4 CIPS.
• A post-graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Law, Business Management, Finance, Commercial or MCIPS is an added advantage.
• At least 6-8 years managing tenders and/or contracts, preferably in public procurement, and a minimum of 3 years at managerial level.
• Good negotiation skills and experience in contractual dispute resolution.
• Experience with the NEC3 suite of contracts and the CIDB Act and regulations is mandatory for CIDB contract management roles.
• Minimum driver's licence of code 8 and travel as required by the business.