Commercial Manager
On-siteJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Lead the commercial function by developing and implementing strategies that maximize profitability, manage commercial risk, and support sustainable business growth. Drive the full commercial lifecycle, including tendering, estimating, pricing, contract negotiation, and contract management, while ensuring contractual compliance and effective issue resolution throughout project execution. Collaborate with Executive Management, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Engineering, and Business Development to support strategic and financial objectives. Build strong client and stakeholder relationships and ensure adherence to governance standards, company policies, and legal requirements. Manage commercial risks, claims, revenue assurance, and commercial performance to improve financial performance and client satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in: Quantity Surveying, Commercial/Contract Law, Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline
- 10–15 years' progressive commercial management experience within mining, engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or project-based industries
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior commercial leadership role
- Large-scale contract management and negotiations
- Commercial risk management
- Tendering, estimating, and pricing strategies
- Financial management, profitability analysis, and budget control
- Executive stakeholder engagement and leading multidisciplinary teams
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