Commercial Contracts Manager

Primary Location: Cape Town, ZA

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future. At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

JOB TITLE: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS MANAGER (MINING TECHNOLOGY - PARASTATAL)

Metso, a leading mining technology company, seeks 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 theDirector (Bulk Material Handling)

This position is mainly based inCape Town, Gauteng

You will join the BMH 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 parastatal 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 parastatal 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 parastatal 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

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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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 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.