Contract Administrator

AltGen Recruitment
AltGen Recruitment

Administration

Johannesburg, South Africa

Posted on Aug 7, 2026

AltGen is recruiting on behalf of a leading international energy company for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their team on a 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in construction and infrastructure projects to support the successful delivery of high-value energy projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in administering and managing a range of commercial contracts across construction and operational phases, ensuring contractual compliance, supporting commercial activities, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer EPC, O&M, PPA, lease, service level, and long-term service agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, key milestones, and critical deadlines.
  • Prepare, issue, and maintain contractual notices and notice registers.
  • Manage contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
  • Support contract negotiations, amendments, and implementation.
  • Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
  • Review invoices, payment milestones, and supporting documentation.
  • Raise purchase orders for approved agreements.
  • Coordinate cost certificates with project finance and finance teams.
  • Conduct cost analyses, commercial evaluations, and pricing comparisons.
  • Assist with annual project budgeting and forecasting.
  • Ensure procurement policies and procedures are followed when appointing third-party suppliers.
  • Prepare and review construction, operational, and consultant reports.
  • Maintain accurate contractual, commercial, and project documentation.
  • Administer land lease agreements and other project-related service contracts.
  • Liaise with internal teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, landowners, and legal advisors.
  • Prepare meeting minutes and monitor the completion of agreed actions.
  • Support the delivery of smaller projects from initiation through to completion and close-out.

Requirements

  • Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • 4–7 years' experience in contract administration or commercial management within the construction industry.
  • Experience administering NEC, FIDIC, or EPC contracts.
  • Experience within the renewable energy or broader power sector will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of EPC, O&M, PPA, and long-term service agreements.
  • Sound understanding of contract interpretation, cost control, procurement, and financial principles.
  • Experience managing contractual notices, payment certificates, contract variations, and claims.
  • Strong commercial writing, analytical, and numerical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

If you have a strong commercial background and enjoy working in a dynamic project environment, we'd love to hear from you.