Job Description

OptiPower, a division of Murray & Roberts Limited invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Contracts Administrator for the Wind Farms projects located between Noupoort and Middleburg, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the process of securing and maintaining Murray & Roberts Power, Industrial & Water's rights and entitlements. The incumbent will be reporting operationally to the Project Manager and functionally to the Commercial Manager. The position will be dual based between Head Office in Bedfordview and Middleburg, Eastern Cape.

Job description

Key Performance Indicators:

• Securing the Company's commercial and financial position on the project.
• Negotiating and drafting of all types of contracts.
• Assist with and manager relevant disputes.
• Manage subcontractors and main contracts with the client.
• Functional and management reporting (risk registers etc.)
• Commercial compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Relationship, subcontractor and information management.
• Identification and conversion where applicable of all contract and subcontract risks and opportunities.
• Monthly project and cost report responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management reports regarding contractual issues and project risks;
• Ensuring that all Client Correspondence are adequately responded to and letters are issued to Client regarding all project related contractual issues;
• Advise management and project team on legal and contractual issues pertaining to the project/s;
• Execute forensic investigation of contractual issues;
• Liaising with the Client/Subcontractors and the site team to identify and handle contractual and legal issues;
• Assist Functional Manager to liaise with external legal advisors;
• Draft contractual correspondence and notices;
• Maintain contractual entitlements and claims opportunities;
• Assist with and manage disputes';
• Ensure relevant insurance matters are attended to and claims are processed;

Attributes:

• Sound problem solving skills;
• Sound written and verbal communications skills
• Sound commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills;
• Detail orientated.
• MS Office
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Eagerness to learn and grown in role
• Problem solving approach.

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Graduate with 5 years experience in contract administration;
• Exposure to Renewables energy sector advantageous.
• Understanding contract law in general.
• Experience in handling large projects.
• Be proficient in computers, ideally with a working knowledge of CCS & JDE systems.

Qualifications:

• Law degree or relevant commercial degree.

This position will be filled inline with our Employment Equity Plan

Disclaimer

• The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
• Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
• An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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