Commercial Contracts Manager

Primary location: Centurion, ZA

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth's natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you're supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 06/02/2026

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Contracts Manager to oversee and manage contractual obligations and compliance for projects involving parastatal clients. The role requires expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and risk management within the mining and industrial technology sector.

In this position, you will report to the Head of Commercial Proposals.

This position is mainly based in Centurion, Gauteng.

You will join the Commercial Proposals Team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Customers, Service Business Line Technical Support Teams, to assure a common understanding/application of technical support and information to support and provide excellent customer service on Metso's equipment, Metso colleagues, Metso visitors and Metso management.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with mining entities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation strategies to safeguard company interests.
• Ensure adherence to South African public sector procurement regulations, BBBEE requirements, and company policies.
• Liaise with mining representatives, legal teams, and internal departments to maintain strong working relationships.
• Track contract deliverables, timelines, and obligations to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage and resolve contractual disputes, claims, and variations in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on contract status, risks, and opportunities.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, or related field (LLB preferred)
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in contract management, preferably within mining, engineering, or industrial technology sectors.
• Proven experience working with mining clients and knowledge of public procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with South African contract law and regulatory frameworks.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage complex contracts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ethical, professional, and results driven approach.

• Inspiring purpose - enabling sustainable modern life.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive programme tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential.
• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - network of peers worldwide, offering valuable assistance.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.