COMMERCIAL MANAGER

The list of responsibilities below is not intended to be exhaustive. Other tasks or duties may be assigned from time to time that are within the capabilities of the job incumbent. 

• Ensure that the provisions and requirements of the contract are understood and adhered to.
• Draw up all Monthly Claims and Invoices
• Draw up any Standing time or Delay Claims
• Ensure that the company's contractual and commercial position is protected and maximized.
• Establish and maintain an accurate measurement system to ensure that all work carried out by the company is recorded and compensated.
• Identify and evaluate any and all additional work.
• Establish and operate an accurate value related assessment of progress at the required intervals and prepare interim and final billings.
• Assess and provide accurate value related input to the financial reporting system.
• Provide input or carry out the planning function on site, depending on the size and staffing of individual contracts.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Maintenance of files and records.
• Various other general duties.

 EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

• The position requires relevant experience in a Contracting and/or Project Management environment preferable in the mechanical, civil or structural field on large capital projects and/or substantial long–term facility maintenance operations.
• This should include experience in the procurement, operational and commercial aspects together with relevant marketing / customer relations exposure.
• The minimum education level would be a relevant tertiary qualification in an engineering, construction management or commercial subject.
• The position requires that the incumbent has a high level of motivation and the ability to work independently in a methodical and accurate manner.
• To Hold a Financial or Engineering Degree.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Fully conversant in the English language, additional languages will be an advantage.
• Be computer literate on Microsoft Excel and Word
• Work within guidelines and rules
• Be attentive to detail, cooperate and participate in relevant training programs.
• Follow job procedures
• Work safely
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to delegate.

EXPERIENCE 

• At least 2 years relevant experience, preferably in the Mechanical Services (Mining, Power Generation and or Petro Chemical industries) is preferred.