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Truworths Careers – Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager – Truworths Careers

Truworths is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a professional with retail, project management, and contracts experience, responsible for overseeing store construction, maintenance, and project execution across South Africa and select African countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project construction programmes, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all stores are built and maintained to Truworths’ quality standards.
• Liaise with developers, contractors, and project teams to ensure premises are developed according to agreed specifications.
• Survey proposed new sites and provide feedback to the Properties team regarding leasehold work requirements.
• Advise and assist divisions with major repairs and maintenance issues.
• Manage the exportation of shopfitting elements to relevant African countries.
• Collaborate with external energy consultants and internal store operations teams on energy conservation initiatives.
• Prepare reports for the Board and relevant committees on energy initiatives and project progress.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager.
• Strong background in dealing with contractors and managing retail construction projects.
• Retail and shopfitting experience highly advantageous.
• Matric plus relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant recent work experience.
• Experience managing retail projects across Africa, including sourcing local contractors and materials.
• Knowledge of exporting and shipping shopfitting beyond South Africa.
• Awareness of energy conservation initiatives applicable to the retail environment.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of retail project management and contracts administration.
• Ability to manage multi-site projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of energy conservation solutions within retail spaces.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently to meet deadlines.

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