Contracts Team Leader

About the position

Excellent career opportunity for a Contracts Team Leader to join a a leading manufacturing company to oversee and supervise the Contracts/Projects Department
Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma/ Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• Minium 5 years’ experience in the transformer or high voltage industry with 2 years in a supervisory or management position
• Knowledge and experience in MS Projects
• Understanding of the operation and design of a transformer
• Project management and contract management experience essential
• Experience and knowledge of the NEC contracts and objectives
• SACPMP registration advantageous
• SAP experience advantageous
• Sound knowledge of importing transformers and related activities such and shipping and clearing
• Proficiency on MS Office Suite
• Valid code 8 driver’s license

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage project orders from inception until finalisation
• Maintain Customer liaison and ensure Customer satisfaction
• Manage contracts in accordance to specific agreements
• Manage shipping and clearing of imported transformers
• Compile progress reports for financial contractual status of projects
• Conduct site inspections required as part of the project process
• Gather all necessary information needed to comply with client’s specification & installation of goods
• Receive and process Customer orders in line with the Customer’s technical requirements
• Execute technical orders on
• Liaise with all relevant internal departments to streamline processes
• Follow-up on contractual commitments and keep the customer updated on progress / deliveries
• Facilitate and assist with project related finance requirements including but not limited to CPA and payments
• Co-ordinate and attend all Customer related inspections, including site hand overs and port inspections
• Continuously improve internal systems & procedures
• Arrange and chair monthly contracts and projects meetings and management meetings as required
• Manage staff to ensure objectives are achieved each year including revenue, KPIs expenditure and strategic goals
• Compile departmental budget
• Negotiate orders and contracts with OEM's, Consultants, Project companies and End-User
• Assist with compiling project schedules
• Monitor industry related developments
• Ensure timelines are met to minimise company’s exposure to penalties
• Training of new and existing Contracts staff
• Manage and control Supplier (transport, SHE assessments, commissioning, and installation), contracts and audits

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Desired Skills:

• Team Leader Contracts
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Customer Liaison
• Communication Skills