Location: JohannesburgPosition: Commercial ExecutiveSalary: R1 500 000.00Our client in the Construction Industry is looking to hire a Commercial Executive.Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview tender bid submissions from a commercial and risk perspective.Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform construction contracts with the assistance of the Group Legal Manager as necessary.Draft, or oversee and approve the drafting, of Platform legal, dispute, claim notification and contractual letters regarding material commercial matters.Support, and lead if necessary, the successful resolution of material commercial negotiations, claims, and disputes.Ensure that the Platform's commercial and contractual entitlements are optimized, dealt with promptly, and in accordance with the relevant conditions of contract.Develop and implement commercial strategies according to the Platform's goals.Take responsibility for the commercial, risk management, and quantity surveying functions within the Platform – and guide the competence, productivity, and transformation of the staff within these functions.Provide commercial advice, guidance, and support to sites from award to final account stage to enhance project value; and conduct monthly reviews of commercial performance.Assist in setting financial targets, and budget development and monitoring.Keep updated on changes in relevant laws, standard contracts and maintaining commercial management best practices.Monitor and oversee compliance with relevant Group and Platform policies and procedures.Knowledge and SkillsExtensive knowledge of South African laws, regulations, and practices applicable to construction contract preparation, negotiation, and administration. A working knowledge of relevant legislation in the SADC region would be an advantage.Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction contracts i.e. FIDIC, GCC, NEC and JBCC. A working knowledge of SANS 1200, COLTO (and/or COTO) would be an advantage.Working knowledge of the CCS Candy estimating and Site plan programming system.Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills.Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to provide advice (orally and in writing) and influence decision making.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of various and diverse departments and teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – with attention to detail.Undertake duties with objectiveness, integrity, and professionalism.Commercially astute with an understanding of financial statements (IFRS) and relevant forms of insurance.Ability to compile, analyze and enhance project risk documentation and processes.Excellent ability to review and formulate various forms of contracts and agreements.RequirementsA quantity surveying or civil engineering degree, or similar qualification.A post-graduate degree or diploma in a related field such as arbitration or construction law.Registration with a relevant professional body would be an advantage.A minimum of 10 years' senior construction commercial experience, preferably with exposure to large civil engineering projects. Exposure to large building projects or developments would be an advantage.A minimum of 15 years' overall construction industry experience.Quantity surveying and risk management experience in the construction industry would be an advantage.Experience in mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and other forms of dispute resolution, related legal processes.Experience with FIDIC, GCC, NEC, JBCC and associated subcontract agreements – as well as bespoke forms of contract.Send your CV and latest pay slip to ****** Recruitment and Tempswww.aaaa.co.zaPosted 2022-11-21
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