Contract Manager (Tender Specialist) (6 Month Contract) – Johannesburg (On-site) ISR4260

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager (Tender Specialist) to manage full end-to-end tender and contract management.

This hands-on role requires proven experience managing the entire tender lifecycle from initiation to contract award and contract administration. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement processes are transparent compliant and deliver value outcomes.

Proven practical experience managing the full tender lifecycle is essential.

Contract Duration: 6 Months
Location: Johannesburg (On-site)
Start Date: ASAP
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in a similar procurement / tender management role

Bachelors degree in one of the following or related fields:

• Commerce

• Procurement / Supply Chain Management

• Business Management

• Law

• Finance

• Construction Management

• Engineering

• Minimum 5 years experience in procurement and tender management

• Proven end-to-end tender management experience (from initiation to award and contract management)

• Experience in regulated or structured procurement environments

• Strong experience with tender specification development evaluation and reporting

• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and end-users

End-to-End Tender Management

Manage the full tender lifecycle including:

• Tender initiation and needs analysis

• Scope and specification development

• Compilation and publication of tender documentation

• Tender evaluation adjudication and reporting

• Award recommendations and approval processes

Additional responsibilities include:

• Guiding end-users in developing clear compliant and fit-for-purpose specifications

• Ensuring all tender processes are transparent auditable and legally defensible

• Managing contract awards renewals variations and extensions

• Monitoring supplier performance service delivery and contractual compliance

• Preparing evaluation reports procurement documentation and presentations

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement compliance and governance

• Expert knowledge of end-to-end tender and contract management

• Strong understanding of procurement governance compliance and audit requirements

• Excellent technical writing and report preparation skills

• Strong administrative and coordination abilities

• Ability to facilitate tender evaluations and stakeholder engagements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong attention to detail organisation and analytical ability

• High level of integrity and professionalism

Please note: Only South African citizens or candidates with valid work permits will be considered.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

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