Senior Contracts Manager

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. 

We’re looking for Senior Contracts Manager - South and East Africa   will lead the full end-to-end contract lifecycle from bid to close-out, ensuring commercial value delivery, risk mitigation, and governance across complex energy and infrastructure projects

Why Aggreko?

• Position will be based in South Africa or Dubai

• Competitive compensation package

• Industry-leading benefit plans including medical insurance

• Continuous training and development with career growth opportunities

• Safety-focused culture

What you’ll do:

Contract Lifecycle Ownership

• Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from tender and proposal development through to contract execution, renewal, and close-out

• Collaborate with legal, commercial, technical, and finance teams to structure contracts that are clear, enforceable, and commercially sound

• Draft, review, and manage the contract summary document, including all updates, addenda, and key obligations

• Define clear RACI matrices for each stage of the contract, ensuring seamless transition from pre-award to operations

• Track and enforce performance obligations, milestones, and commercial triggers throughout the contract term

• Lead structured post-contract reviews to capture lessons learned and inform future contract strategies

Operational Execution & Monitoring

• Own the Project Review Pack, providing timely insights on contract health, risks, and performance

• Ensure accurate billing, revenue capture, and invoicing tied to contractual T&Cs (Capacity, O&M, Energy)

• Monitor adherence to contractual commitments from all parties and flag deviations early

• Support project teams in execution planning and scope governance

• Drive visibility on contract margins and value leakage throughout execution

Governance, Risk & Dispute Management

• Identify, quantify, and track contractual risks proactively from onboarding through delivery

• Act as a key stakeholder in resolving disputes and claims, working closely with legal and leadership

• Ensure documentation control and compliance with audit readiness across the lifecycle

• Lead structured processes for change orders, recharges, contract renewals, and expansions

Continuous Improvement

• Champion continuous process optimization in contract management workflows

• Build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses aligned with governance frameworks

• Coach commercial and project teams on contract awareness and execution best practices

You’ll have the following skills and experience:
 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Engineering. Holder of both degrees will be factored for selection

• Contract management certifications (e.g., CCM, WorldCC) are preferred

Experience

• +8 years of experience in contract management across Energy, O&G sectors

• Proven track record in managing complex contracts end-to-end: from proposal stage to final account close-out

• Strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration in project-based environments

Core Competencies

• Strong legal and commercial acumen

• Strategic mindset with attention to lifecycle performance

• Skilled in risk identification and de-risking strategies

• High accuracy and problem-solving orientation

• Stakeholder influence and cross-border coordination

• Systems proficiency in contract management and reporting tools

• English proficiency is required, French is a plus

Find out more and apply now.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.