INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT TRUST (IDT)

CONTRACTS MANAGER - NATIONAL OFFICE (5-YEAR CONTRACT)

• Pretoria
• Fixed Term
• EE/AA

Introduction

Our ideal candidate must be able to provide strategic and operational leadership in the administration, governance, monitoring and continuous improvement of contracts for infrastructure programmes and projects. Ensure that all contracts are properly developed, reviewed, negotiated, implemented, monitored and closed out in accordance with applicable legislation, IDT policies, Supply Chain Management requirements, PFMA requirements, construction contract law, and recognised forms of contract including NEC, JBCC, FIDIC and GCC.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide Contracts administration and document control services
• Develop and implement contract management frameworks, systems and SOPs
• Provide contractual, commercial, SCM and legal advisory support
• Monitor contract performance, compliance and risk
• Build contract management capacity and continuous improvement

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of an LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification. 
• Registration as an Arbitrator with Arbitration SA in Construction Contracts or Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law, Contract Management will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in contract management, contract administration, construction contracts or infrastructure/built environment project delivery.
• Proven experience in infrastructure/built environment, construction, public sector or programme/project implementation environments.
• Practical experience in SCM, PFMA requirements, construction contract law and standard forms of contract including NEC, JBCC, FIDIC and GCC is compulsory.
• Experience in contract negotiations, dispute resolution, claims management, variation management, supplier performance monitoring and contract close-out.

Competencies:

•      Contract management lifecycle, contract administration and document control.
•      SCM legislation, PFMA, public procurement governance, compliance and audit requirements
•          Construction contract law and standard forms of contract: NEC, JBCC, FIDIC and GCC.
•      Risk management, claims management, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
•          Infrastructure project delivery, project controls, commercial management, budgeting and cost control.
•          Policy development, process mapping, SOP development, reporting, dashboards and performance monitoring.
•     Stakeholder management, facilitation, coaching, mentoring and capacity building.

Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees).

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verification checks and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery.

It is the IDT’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. 

Closing date: 26 August 2026

PLEASE APPLY HERE

PROJECTS SCHEDULER - NATIONAL OFFICE (5-YEAR CONTRACT)

• Pretoria
• Fixed Term
• EE/AA

Introduction

Our ideal candidate must be able to review project scopes, client requirements, objectives, and constraints within the Programme Management Services Unit (PMSU); develop effective scheduling strategies that enable timely and efficient project delivery and to ensure that programme and project teams are fully supported in translating project plans into practical, realistic, and measurable project schedules that guide execution, monitoring, and successful completion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective scheduling strategies
• Facilitate programme scheduling planning and management activities
• Ensure that programme and project teams are fully supported in translating project plans
• Conduct data collection and analysis for accurate, timely, and reliable information
• Conduct Programme scheduling analysis and reporting
• Provide effective stakeholder engagement

Desired Experience & Qualification

·       A Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Planning and Scheduling or equivalent qualification.

·       A Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a  Project Planner/Scheduler, preferably within the infrastructure or built environment sector.

Competencies:

·       Scheduling Strategy Development

·       Schedule Management: Demonstrated experience in the development and management of project and programme master schedules across the full project lifecycle.

·       Schedule Analysis and Reporting

·       Stakeholder Engagement

·       Strong knowledge and practical understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and processes.

·       Proven ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.

·       Hands-on experience with enterprise project and programme management systems, ensuring data integrity and integration across platforms.

·       Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.

·       Extensive experience in the implementation and use of Primavera P6 and MS Project for project scheduling, tracking, and performance analysis.

Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees) as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications and the applicant's identity document. 

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verifications check and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery.

It is the IDT’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

Closing date: 26 August 2026

PLEASE APPLY HERE