Job Region: Gauteng

Description

Support the implementation of digital strategies across relevant mining operations 
Assist in developing data platforms and dashboards to provide customers with accurate and timely blasting information 
Help maintain and update the digital database to ensure data integrity and accessibility 
Contribute to the rollout and execution of operational digital initiatives 
Implement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities and performance measures, communicating with stakeholders, and monitoring daily execution. 
Comply with policies by staying up to date, participating in training, and resolving policy-related queries daily and as needed. 
Follow established processes by applying current procedures correctly and addressing issues or concerns as they arise. 
Ensure effective implementation of SHE by delivering comprehensive training, completing training programs, and addressing any identified gaps or non-compliance. 
Monitor SHE performance by establishing clear standards, ensuring timely completion of monitoring activities, and resolving issues within defined deadlines. 
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by facilitating regular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration. 
Manage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements, monitoring delivery against standards, identifying issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary. 
Support recruitment of employees in line with the EE targets by participating in interviews and offering structured feedback during the hiring process.
Manage workforce resourcing by aligning staffing levels with work demands and assigning resources to meet operational goals.
Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department
Ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimizing environmental impact.

Requirements

Certification: Systems development and integration  
Travel: As per business requirements 
Shift / Overtime: In line with emergencies and site requirements 
Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent  
BSc / B Eng or BTech in Engineering or similar
Systems development and integration will be advantageous
Systems Integrator will be advantageous
7+ years systems development and integration
3 years Mining and Industrial digital enablement and integration will be advantageous
5+ years in mining / explosives will be advantageous 

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PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOB:

The Senior Project Contract Manager and Country Head of Contract Management is responsible for leading, structuring, and driving all contract management activities at country level, while also assuming senior project contract management accountability on high‑criticality projects.
The role combines strategic leadership of the country contract management function with hands‑on ownership of complex contractual, claims, and risk matters to protect and enhance the company’s commercial and financial position.
The incumbent ensures the consistent application of contract management governance, drives proactive claim and risk strategies, develops contract management capability, and acts as the primary interface with regional and central contract management leadership.

NETWORK & LINKS

INTERNAL:

Customer Director
Project Team (Project Director, Project Manager and Project Team members such as Project planner, Project financial controller)
Sourcing Legal Counsels and Contract Management Teams worldwide
Legal & Compliance Department
Contract Management Community
Product / Platform teams
Project Management Office (TPCP Central function)
Project Directors and Project Managers worldwide
Key Supplier Contract Manager
Sourcing and Procurement
Regional Insurance Manager
Tender teams

EXTERNAL:

Customers, Partners, and suppliers/subcontractors, external counsels

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drives the Contract Management activities with the support, when resources are allocated, of Project contract manager(s) and/or Contract Administrator(s).
Is proposing and justifying the sizing of the Contract management team that should support the Project and drive the Team towards proactive Contract Management
Ensures application of Contract, Claims and Insurance Management Manual (CCIM) and Alstom governance.
Drives preparation of Contract Summary and ensure it is widely communicated and regularly updated.
Prepares with Core Project Team Contract Management Strategy Plan (CMSP)
Organizes the Contract Management Day with the Core Project Team
Carefully analyzes the contract to build and drive implementation of Contract/Claim Management Strategy Plan, as well as keep it updated with project team on quarterly basis.
Contributes to CDRL by the Project Team members is launched in time, is accurately communicated, and updated. 
Monitors Works toward contract obligations, including monitoring of project schedule toward achieving contractual milestones.
Ensures timely issuance of contractual notices to customers/partners.
Establishes and implement project specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders and claims preparation files. 
In collaboration with Documentation Controller and/or Project Contract Administrator, Project Contract manager or Junior Contract Manager ensures a reliable filing and easy access of correspondence from and to customers/partners.
Monitors/manages correspondence by analyzing (for and with Project Manager/Director) incoming and outgoing correspondence to customers/partners.
Contributes to REX
Monitors/manages insurance policy and keep its validity in collaboration with Regional Insurance Manager. Keeps the Regional Insurance Manager duly updated regarding all changes on the project that could represent any deviation of the reaching of the insurance policy.
Develops and produces any project specific processes and ways of working for contract/claim management.
Develops a pragmatic commercial approach based on contractual analysis of the project, to protect, on a daily basis, Alstom interests toward customers and partners.
Carefully monitor, record, and notify customer/partners regarding claims/counterclaims and prepares and manages all elements and supporting documentation for claims/counterclaims negotiations.
Monitors customer/partner requests for variations / change orders / extensions of time.  Provides follow-up, as necessary, to drive to transactional closure, including updates to the VO/VR/Delay registers, preparation of commercial offer, and prepares associated contractual letters for CD/PM approval.
Provides creative advice on specific issues, risks, and contractual/claims activities, taking into account the contract and business objectives.
Reports on contract management and claims activities to the project, and Legal, and Contract Management teams.
Ensures Contract management KPIS are reported as per reporting deadlines including gathering the inputs from Key supplier Contract Managers and Insurance Managers
Provides training on contract/claim management to key project stakeholders, including project management, finance, engineering, and sourcing communities.
Anticipates events and risks associated with the contract management activities; proposes alternative proactive solutions to keep the situation under control.
Works closely with the Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Controllers, Project Engineering Managers, Sourcing Contract Managers, and Project Planning Managers, to identify and mitigate risks; and to identify, maximize, and leverage claim opportunities.
Provides at any time, on management demand, a reliable and understandable contractual and commercial analysis of the project.
For Dispute Arbitration Board (DAB) or similar non-litigation mechanism for dispute resolution, PrCM is required to prepare DAB files, referral notes along with substantial evidences and active participation in the process before the adjudication board or similar board.
For litigation process handled by Legal Team, PrCM will support Legal team or external counsel
Knowing how to use Wall C is a plus.
Must be able to travel up to 20% to 30% of the time.
Trains, develops, and share knowledge and expertise to Project Contract Managers, Junior Project Contract Managers and Project Contract Administrators  

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

Contract Management KPIs related objectives
Driving Contract management towards visible results
Bringing additional best practices in contract/claim management
Contribution to added value of the function to projects

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A degree in Law, Engineering or quantity surveying or Masters degree in construction law and arbitration or other relevant field

EXPERIENCE:

English
Minimum of 12 years of Contract / Claim Management in infrastructure projects.
Experience in construction or manufacturing related fields
Experience in leading a team of contract managers
Experience in railway business
Professional certification in Contract Management

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret contractual documents, including terms and conditions, planning, and technical specifications 
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.                                                                                                                         
Ability to understand project financials and impact of contract/claim management on project’s profitability      
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
Ability to anticipate and manage conflicting priorities.                                                                                                
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contract Management systems; Project Management software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.
Ability to work in a proactive mode
Ability to be operationally effective and accountable. 
Ability to work transversally and collaboratively in a strong spirit of teamwork. 
Willingness and ability to be creative and bring forward new ideas and innovations.
Must be able to communicate with precision and transparency.

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Job Description    

The Project Development Specialist is responsible for conceptualising and packaging infrastructure projects from earlystage ideation through feasibility and execution readiness. The role works closely with clients, internal teams, and external partners to build a project pipeline through identifying innovative delivery and funding mechanisms and supporting long-term infrastructure planning. The incumbent also drives product development and solution innovation to strengthen the infrastructure pipeline and mandate delivery.

Key Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas:

Market Research and Planning

Participate in the development of project origination strategies to unlock infrastructure.
Develop project development strategies to promote the development of projects aligned with the development priorities of the DBSA.
Conduct market research and needs analysis to ascertain the gaps and requirements.
Understand legislation impacting infrastructure development, e.g., the Division of Revenue Act, conditional infrastructure grant guidelines, sector governance frameworks, etc.
Identify the gaps for infrastructure development for South Africa, SADC and select African countries.
Comprehensively map industry or sector opportunities to generate a list of potential programmes to be developed.
Conduct in-depth macro-level feasibility assessments to provide insight into the programmes:
National, Provincial and Local landscape sector-specific challenges.
Environmental and regulatory assessments.
Community structures and needs.

Project Development

Design and implement the IDD project development framework, guidelines, tools, and processes to ensure a consistent approach across all projects.
Identify infrastructure project opportunities aligned to organisational and IDD strategy.
Engage clients and stakeholders to understand development needs and translate them into viable project concepts.
Develop and package programme and project concepts during the project development phase.
Provide advice and input to create, refine, and evaluate project development ideas and concepts.
Ensure technical consistency and adherence to quality benchmarks for all development-stage projects.
Prepare new programme appraisals, feasibility assessments, and technical evaluation reports.
Collect, analyse, and communicate technical data for identified or potential IDD project opportunities.
Identify, define, coordinate, and manage external research required to enhance project development packages and proposals.
Prepare cost and schedule estimates, incorporating relevant industry benchmarks to support project viability and planning.
Support the preparation of funding applications, concept notes, and project pitches for internal and external financiers.

Planning, Execution Readiness & Project Packaging

Develop project execution plans, statements of requirements, and project development reports that guide implementation.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs (technical, legal, financial, environmental) to prepare project packages.
Support transaction teams during due diligence, structuring, and preparation for implementation.
Promote technical innovations, new methodologies, and cost optimisation approaches to strengthen project design.

Reporting, Monitoring & Quality Assurance

Prepare and deliver high-quality project development reports, appraisal documents, technical assessments, and progress updates.
Monitor risks, timelines, and quality standards to ensure readiness for decision-making and next-stage approvals.
Ensure alignment with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance processes.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at global, regional, and local levels, including businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific project preparation opportunities.
Manage expectations from programme owners and ensure third-party programme mandates are understood by the DBSA teams.
Liaise with Investment divisions’ peers to develop a pipeline for the DBSA market at large.
Contribute to the development of the DBSA’s brand and reputation through positioning the bank as a partner of choice for end-to-end infrastructure development and financing across Africa.

Key Measurements of Outputs:

Sector Strategies developed and maintained.
Number of opportunities identified and developed for execution
Number of opportunities developed through the project life cycles
Management of client relationships and key stakeholders

Expertise & Technical Competencies    
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, project planning, preparation and packaging, project finance, concept and proposal development, bid analysis and pricing, budgeting, writing scope of work, document interpretation and negotiated projects.
In-depth experience in sourcing viable and bankable projects, structuring and closing investments in SA.
Demonstrated experience in product development and innovative strategies to support infrastructure investment.
Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production.
Demonstrated excellence in the field of business origination and development.
Experience in engaging with high-level politicians, dignitaries and stakeholders in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Desirable Requirements

A postgraduate qualification, preferably a CA or CFA or MBA.
Project finance experience.

Deadline:16th June,2026

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Management of Staff

Encourage and motivate team members to engage in continuous learning, as well as empower them through delegation of responsibilities.
Engage with team members and offer support when required to ensure that targets are met.
Encourage high-performance levels in team members and facilitate their development through the management of KPAs. 
Conduct regular conversations with investigators to discuss their work goals, performance, positive behaviour in the workplace and development/career opportunities.

Investigations

Provide advice and recommendations to the SM on the initiation of investigations, as well as aviation safety investigations matters
Establish an investigation team that is suitably qualified and experienced, taking into consideration existing and anticipated tasks and/or investigator’s commitments.
Ensure that each investigation/project details the scope, resources, investigation risks and milestones in accordance with the AllD MOP.
Provide oversight and management of the deployment of investigation teams.
Provide oversight and management investigations/projects allocated to investigators.
Provide weekly oversight and monitoring report on investigations or projects allocated to investigators detailing, progress made and timeframe in accordance with the AllD MOP 
Ensure timely release of notifications, preliminary reports, draft, and final reports in line with the AllD MOP 
Release an interim statement within the prescribed timelines, in the event of missing the target date for the final report 
Send all reports to states and organizations as prescribed in the AllD MOP
Ensure the submission of ADREP reports to ICAO for all accidents involving aircraft above the MTOW of 2250kg and incidents above 5700kg as   prescribed in the AllD MOP.
Provide support and assistance to llC, where needed during the investigation activities, and ensure targets are met.
Ensure that IICs have consulted with interested parties as required by the AllD MOP and Annex 13.
Ensure that safety actions and issues are appropriately identified and recorded by llCs.
Monitor and support the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff in accordance with the AllD MOP and SACAA policies and procedures. 
Ensure that staff have the required personal protective clothing (PPE) and have been inoculated before being deployed. 
Also ensure the maintenance of staff PPE and inoculation records.

Relationship Management

Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the investigation process. 
Continuously provide updates on investigation progress as per the agreed timelines

Minimum Qualifications:

Commercial Pilot Licence or AME License plus Engineering Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification

Ideal Qualifications:

Aviation License (ATPL or AME) plus
Degree in Management or Project Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Aviation Safety or NQF Level 7 Engineering Degree 

Experience:

10 years Accident investigation or 
5 years Management Experience in Aviation

Closing Date:  16 June 2026

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Description

The successful candidates  will be expected to perform the following duties :

Maintain accurate and up-to-date schedule trip sheets; i.e. log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption. Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner. Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles. Drive safely, obey the traffic laws, and respect the rights of other drivers. Transport staff. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logs books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and standard operating procedures throughout the Business.
Assist in ensuring a safe, hygienic and secure environment. Report any emergencies to the relevant to Manager/Supervisor as and when they occur. Take part in “in-service” training as required. Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Perform daily trip and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is in the best condition at all times.
Report incidents and accidents timeously and compile vehicle condition reports and other records required by Management. Coordinate and liaise with Facilities Management to ensure that minor/major vehicle maintenance are carried out. Ensure company standards are followed in welcoming and acknowledging all guests, Expect service needs of guests and provide them even before called upon to do so. Provide assistance to guests with disabilities. Genuinely appreciate and thank guests for their visit. Apply professional language in communicating with guests and other clients. 

Requirements

A Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 certificate and Code 10 drivers license
Valid PDP
Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
May be required to work overtime.
Valid driver’s License.

Closing date: 15 June 2026

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