Our client, a leading mining company based in Kathu, Northern Cape is looking for a Project Procurement Advisor to join their team on a 12 month contract, commencing in January 2027 (with potential of renewal).
The main purpose of this role is to ensure effective contract administration, compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with the company's policies for the mine's contractual rights and obligations.
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate qualification in Engineering, Construction, QS, Law, Commercial or Finance
Minimum 3 years' experience in Procurement, Contracting, and Supply Chain disciplines, preferably within a mining, engineering, construction or capital projects environment
Preference given to individuals experienced in project execution or technical roles
Drivers' licence
Contract law and management principles.
Understanding of risk management and mitigation in contractual contexts.
Familiarity with compliance standards, especially the company's Group policies.
Knowledge of change management processes and documentation protocols.
Project management fundamentals, especially scheduling and cost integration.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices.
Proficiency in contract management software and documentation tools.
Strong reporting skills, including creating and analysing progress and status reports.
Ability to track and manage contractual changes, modifications, and site instructions.
Advanced knowledge in document control systems and record-keeping.
Familiarity with risk identification tools and corrective action frameworks.
Project tracking and monitoring skills, especially for schedule and cost alignment.
Duties and Responsibilities:Performance and Delivery
Assist in ensuring that the mine's rights and obligations in terms of the contract are effectively discharged.
Effectively assist in resolving contractual disputes or other issues to avoid or limit impact on scope, time, cost or quality.
Effective execution of the legal requirements of the contracts.
Effective risk identification and mitigation regarding all aspects of Contract Administrative Services.
Maintain contractual records and documentation, such as receipts and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, and other project documents.
Manage site instructions, the change management process, change requests, and contract modifications, and report weekly on these areas to the Controls and Procurement Manager.
Implement corrective actions when required to correct gaps identified that can place a risk on the company
Prepare documents for tenders.
Supply information to resolve disputes if they arise.
Liaise with project personnel on equipment deliveries and requirements.
Represent the company at applicable project and contractor meetings.
Assist with the integration of contracts in terms of schedule and cost.
Ensure that progress updates and reports are completed and distributed weekly. These reports will be created using templates supplied by the company
Participate in governance processes.
Compliance
Adhere to the Group's Contractor Performance Management Policy
Ensure alignment and standardisation of onboarding requirements for all mine sites
Safety, Health and Environment
Consistently apply Safety and Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount.
Provide an environment for on-site teams to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions.
Collect and summarise the specific risks within the work area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks.
Manage Safety and Health systems within the work area.
Internal Relationships:
Procurement and Contracts teams
Controls and Project Management teams
Legal and Compliance departments
Site and Project personnel for operational coordination
Governance and Risk Management teams
External Relationships:
Contractors and Suppliers
Legal Advisors and external counsel as needed
Regulatory and Compliance Bodies
Desired Skills:
project procurement
site instruction
contracts management
contracts administration
mining
construction
engineering
procurement
Desired Work Experience:
5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
Degree