Senior Contracts Engineer

About the Role

As a Senior Contracts Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple engineering contracts of varying size, scope, and complexity across mining and mineral processing operations.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers, fabricators, and internal engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. This is a high-responsibility role that combines technical engineering expertise with strong project execution, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple engineering contracts and projects simultaneously
• Take ownership of projects from contract award through to installation and commissioning
• Review and interpret project scope, technical specifications, and client requirements
• Coordinate procurement, supplier engagement, fabrication, and manufacturing activities
• Manage project schedules, budgets, reporting, and resource planning
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams throughout project execution
• Ensure projects are delivered according to technical, commercial, and quality requirements
• Coordinate installation and commissioning activities on local and international sites
• Resolve technical and commercial challenges throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project risks, timelines, and contractual obligations
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards and project procedures
• Support commercial discussions, project costing, and variation management where required

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience as a Contracts Engineer, Project Engineer, or similar project execution role within mining or mineral processing environments
• Strong experience with mineral processing and liquid-solid separation technologies essential
• Proven ability to manage multiple engineering contracts and projects simultaneously
• Strong technical understanding of mining process equipment and project execution
• Experience managing suppliers, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage professionally with clients, suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Willingness to travel locally and cross-border as required
• Valid driver’s licence essential
• Ability to pass mine-required medical examinations and criminal background screening

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package aligned to experience, technical capability, and industry exposure
• Expected range up to R1,100,000 CTC for suitably experienced candidates
• Cell phone allowance
• Fuel reimbursement
• Performance-based incentives (typically 10% – 20% of annual CTC, linked to company performance)