Contracts Manager (Construction)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
Duration: 18 month contract
Lead high-impact construction projects across a global portfolio in a strategic Contracts Manager role.
Is this you?
You’re a seasoned professional with strong commercial acumen and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. You thrive in complex project environments, can work with minimal supervision, and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels. Collaborative and detail-oriented, you bring structure, clarity, and continuous improvement to everything you do.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll take ownership of sourcing, procurement, and contract management across large-scale construction projects, supporting everything from planning through to delivery and close-out. This includes managing supplier onboarding, running RFP processes, coordinating stakeholders, negotiating contracts, and ensuring smooth execution across multiple project phases. You’ll monitor supplier performance, manage change orders and claims, and ensure compliance with contract frameworks while driving efficiency and best practice across the supply chain.Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of large-scale infrastructure and data centre development. Known for delivering complex, high-value projects across multiple regions, this business offers a collaborative, high-performance environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.What you’ll need
A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar, along with 10–15+ years’ experience in procurement, contracts, or supply chain within the construction industry. You’ll bring strong knowledge of international construction standards, proven experience supporting major projects, and ideally exposure to global clients or data centre environments.What you’ll get
A competitive salary, exposure to landmark international projects, and the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, globally integrated team that values expertise and career growth.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Judy Engelbrecht on (010) 065 1655 or send your CV to judy.engelbrecht@ttec.co.za. We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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