Contracts Manager Jobs in Gauteng

Eskom is looking for two Contracts Managers to work from Gauteng. These are permanent posts at task grade M16, and applications close on 12 November 2026.

About the company and the work

Eskom operates in South Africa’s electricity, energy and water supply industry. These roles sit in the Procurement and Supply Chain Management division, managing and overseeing the end-to-end contract lifecycle so that contracts are effectively implemented, administered, monitored and closed out in line with contractual requirements, legislation, company policies and procedures, while ensuring supplier performance, commercial value, risk management and continuity of service.

Role details and duties

The successful candidates will:

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from award to close-out
• Ensure contractual, legislative and policy compliance
• Monitor supplier performance, KPIs and contractual deliverables
• Manage commercial matters, including expenditure, variations and claims
• Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial and supplier risks
• Manage contract amendments and extensions
• Coordinate stakeholder relationships and dispute resolution
• Maintain contract governance, records, reporting and audit trails
• Proactively manage contract expiry, renewal and close-out

There are two positions available.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements, as stated in the original advert:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or BTech at NQF level 7 in Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Law, or Engineering where relevant
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in Contract, Supply Chain and/or Commercial Management, including end-to-end contract lifecycle management, management of complex and high-value contracts, supplier performance and commercial management, management of contract variations, claims and disputes, contractual and commercial risk management, monitoring of contract expenditure, KPIs, deliverables and service levels, and multidisciplinary stakeholder management

Relevant professional certification in contract management, procurement or supply chain management, and formal training or certification in NEC and/or FIDIC, are advantageous, as is NEC/FIDIC experience. The advert also looks for extensive customer liaison and commercial negotiation skills, full competence in contracts management, computer skills in MS Professional, Outlook and SAP, report writing and MS Presentation skills, a proficient and good command of the English language, and logical and rational thinking. Useful knowledge includes contract lifecycle management, public-sector procurement and governance, contract law and contract administration, supplier performance management, contract variations, amendments and claims, contractual and commercial risk management, stakeholder management, procurement policies and procedures, and the NEC and FIDIC contracting frameworks. The advert also values a high level of integrity, ethics and professionalism, accountability and ownership, strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, strong negotiation and influencing skills, effective stakeholder and relationship management, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Where to find this job and apply safely

This vacancy is advertised on Eskom’s official careers portal. Use the Apply button on this page, which takes you to the original listing. Apply only through that official listing, and be wary of anyone who asks you to pay a fee to apply.

Practical tips

• Show your five years of contract, supply chain or commercial management experience clearly, with concrete examples
• Highlight end-to-end contract lifecycle work on complex, high-value contracts
• Mention any experience with contract variations, claims and disputes, and with NEC or FIDIC frameworks
• Give examples of supplier performance monitoring, KPIs and contract expenditure management
• Apply well before the closing date of 12 November 2026 so a last-minute problem does not cost you the opportunity

How the process works

Applications are submitted through Eskom’s careers portal using the original listing linked from this page. Candidates are assessed against the requirements stated in the advert, and only the original listing can confirm any later steps in the process.

Important information

This post is shared for information only. The roles are permanent, based in Gauteng, with market related remuneration, at task grade M16, and there are two positions available. Details and availability can change, so always verify them on the original listing. Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

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