Contract Manager – Routine Road Maintenance

About the role

Bantubani Group is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead the execution of Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) contracts across South Africa. The role involves overseeing project teams, subcontractors, and site personnel to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery of road maintenance works.

Key responsibilities

• Manage RRM contracts in line with SANRAL specifications, GCC, COTO/COLTO and other contract conditions.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, resource allocation and performance monitoring.
• Control project budgets, cash flow and financial performance; prepare monthly payment certificates and progress reports.
• Administer contracts, monitor compliance, and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act, environmental requirements and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, operational, financial and project risks.
• Conduct project, technical and progress meetings; drive continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Mentor Site Agents and other project personnel.

Required profile

• BEng, BSc Engineering or BTech in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7) or higher.
• Active registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) or SACPCMP (Pr CM or Pr CPM).
• 5–10 years experience managing SANRAL road construction or RRM projects.
• Proven track record in contract administration, project management and cost control.

Required skills

• Contract administration
• Project planning and scheduling
• Resource allocation and performance monitoring
• Budget and cost control
• Payment certification and progress reporting
• Risk management
• Knowledge of SANRAL specifications, GCC, COTO/COLTO