Commercial Manager - Madagascar

Minimum requirements:

• At least 2 years relevant experience, preferably in the Mechanical Services (Mining, Power Generation and or Petro Chemical industries) is preferred.
• The position requires relevant experience in a Contracting and/or Project Management environment preferable in the mechanical, civil or structural field on large capital projects and/or substantial longterm facility maintenance operations.
• This should include experience in the procurement, operational and commercial aspects together with relevant marketing / customer relations exposure.
• The minimum education level would be a relevant tertiary qualification in an engineering, construction management or commercial subject.
• The position requires that the incumbent has a high level of motivation and the ability to work independently in a methodical and accurate manner.
• To Hold a Financial or Engineering Degree.
• Fully conversant in the English language, additional languages will be an advantage.
• Be computer literate on Microsoft Excel and Word
• Work within guidelines and rules
• Be attentive to detail, cooperate and participate in relevant training programs.
• Follow job procedures
• Work safely
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to delegate.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the provisions and requirements of the contract are understood and adhered to.
• Draw up all Monthly Claims and Invoices
• Draw up any Standing time or Delay Claims
• Ensure that the company's contractual and commercial position is protected and maximized.
• Establish and maintain an accurate measurement system to ensure that all work carried out by the company is recorded and compensated.
• Identify and evaluate any and all additional work.
• Establish and operate an accurate value related assessment of progress at the required intervals and prepare interim and final billings.
• Assess and provide accurate value related input to the financial reporting system.
• Provide input or carry out the planning function on site, depending on the size and staffing of individual contracts.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Maintenance of files and records.
• Various other general duties.