Our client is currently looking for a Contracts Manager that is safety minded, an effective leader who empowers people and is open to change. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of the required work within the project schedules and contractual agreements, ensuring technical excellence and effective coordination of the respective staff within the project team. Planning, directing, coordinating and budgeting through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems. Participating in the conceptual development of a construction project and overseeing its safe organisation, scheduling and implementation.

Job Description

• Plays a key role in all people management processes.
• Ensure operational training modules are developed and implemented.
• Ensure skills training and development of employees.
• Motivate employees and create pride with regards to their work.
• Conduct performance management of subordinates and contractors.
• Ensure career development of subordinates to their full potential.
• Responsible for ensuring all administrative requirements are met.
• Keep accurate record of stock and production statistics.
• Keep accurate record of HR documentation such as training conducted, disciplinary actions, leave records, time sheets, etc
• Ensure accuracy of information reported to stakeholders.
• Manage day to day administration and ensure that set due dates are adhered to.
• Responsible for the management of the operational costs and ensure adherence to the prescribed budget.
• Develop and manage annual budget.
• Identify, suggest and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Ensure reputable and cost effective suppliers and contractors.
• Manage costs expenditure to ensure effective use of funds.
• Communicate all business and policy changes.
• Provide Project Planning.
• Overseeing and Managing the Project.
• Initiate and establish Projects.
• Build and maintain good Client Relations.
• Plan, organise, communicate and monitor the production process.
• Provide regular feedback on progress to the managers as required.
• Monitor the production process and report any deviations to the relevant manager/s.
• Ensure that required production requirements and standards are communicated to all employees.
• Organise resources (staff, equipment and materials) to ensure that tasks are completed as planned.
• Plan work to ensure that tasks are completed on time and according to required standard.
• Establish and build good client relationships.
• Develop and build a sound working relationship with the client.
• Be proactive in the relationship and keep the client informed.
• Ensure adherence to SHEQ policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures by being proactive in the implementation of the appropriate procedures.
• Report any non-conformances of hazardous conditions to relevant stakeholders.

Country: South Africa
Location: Limpopo, Mokopane

Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Academic Qualifications
Mine Managers Certificate of Competency
Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency, BSc Mining Engineering, National Diploma Mining Engineering and Management Advancement Program certificate
National Diploma
Mining Engineering and Management Advancement Program certificate

Experience
Experience as a:-
- Shift Supervisor
- Shift boss
- Mine Overseer
- Mine Manager
- Contract Manager
- Production Planning and Development
Experience must be relative to the project i.e. shaft sinking, decline development, trackless mining, board and pillar mining etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:-
Organising skills
Provide Project Planning
Overseeing and Managing the Project
Initiate and establish Projects
Build and maintain good Client Relations
Organising skills
Planning skills
Achievement orientation
Judgement skills
Leadership
Decisiveness
Basic Computer skills
Presenting skills
Communication skills

Behavioural Competencies:-
Approach work strategically
Drive financial optimisation and efficiency
Effective resource management
Empower and motivate others effectively
Incorporate new approaches in key change initiatives
Produce effective business results
Establish interpersonal tolerance and teamwork practices
Show initiative and make things happen

Company Description:

Our client is a world leader in the shaft sinking and access development market with the ability to sink and equip both vertical and decline shafts through all types of rock formations. The company has the technical expertise and resources to deliver multi-disciplinary projects that include design work, civil works and mechanized mining.