Job Description

Contracts Manager (Tender Specialist) (Procurement) (3 Year Contract) - Gauteng (On-site)
Our client is seeking s seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager (Tender Specialist) to lead full end-to-end tender and contract management. This role is critical in ensuring compliant, transparent, and value-for-money procurement outcomes.
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In addition to tender management, the role focuses on strengthening member participation and collaborative procurement, growing shared contracts aligned to member needs (not sales-driven business development)
? Senior-level role
? End-To-End Tender
? Procurement
Position Details:
Contract Duration: 3 Years (Renewable)
Commencement Date: ASAP
Location: Midrand (On-Site)
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years in a similar role
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management, Law, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement and tender management
• Proven end-to-end tender management experience (from initiation to award and contract management)
• Experience in public-sector or regulated procurement environments
• Experience in Construction, ICT, and/or Facilities tenders will be advantageous
• Candidates from legal, finance, or construction backgrounds with strong procurement exposure are encouraged to apply

Key Focus Areas:

• End-to-end tender management (essential)
• Contract and supplier performance management
• Member participation and collaborative procurement development
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Governance, compliance, and risk management

Key Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of end-to-end tender and contract management
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation, governance, and compliance
• Supplier evaluation, contract administration, and performance management
• Risk management and audit readiness
• Ability to drive member participation within a collaborative procurement model
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Strong planning, organisational, and analytical skills

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Tender & Contract Management (Core Requirement)

Manage the full tender lifecycle, including:

• Tender initiation and needs analysis
• Scope and specification development
• Compilation and publication of tender documentation
• Evaluation, adjudication, reporting, and award recommendations
• Guide member institutions in developing clear, compliant, and fit-for-purpose specifications
• Ensure all tender processes are transparent, auditable, and legally defensible
• Manage contract awards, renewals, variations, and extensions
• Monitor supplier performance, service delivery, and contractual compliance

• Member-Centric Business Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Governance, Systems & Reporting
• People Management

NB: Please note that only South African citizens or applicants with valid work permits can be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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