Contract Administrator

Overview

Contract Administrator

Cape Town, South Africa

At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

As the Contract Administrator,you will provide support to the Solutions organization by overseeing Contracts Administration and Quantity Surveying activities for projects in the PV, BESS and Wind sector. This support shall be rendered directly to the relevant Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager, encompassing the stages of Development, Structuring, and Delivery, with the aim of leading and managing the formulation, implementation, and execution of Construction and Supply Contracts.

This is a role for someone who wants to combine analytical depth with purpose, learn in a fast-moving international business, and build experience in one of the world’s most relevant industries.

In this role, you will take ownership of analytical and reporting activities across the asset portfolio, including:

• Establish Contract and Procurement Strategies and assist in developing contract strategies for projects
• Preparation of EPC Contracts and Subcontracts
• Collaborate closely with legal, project management, supply chain management, technical management, and all other relevant disciplines to prepare robust Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and subcontracts
• Ensure contracts are designed to minimize interface-related risks, mitigate schedule slippage, and prevent cost escalation
• Manage Contractor Selection:
  Oversee the prequalification and initial selection of key contractors and subcontractors
• Facilitate the tendering process, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations to finalize contracts for implementation in line with the procurement strategy
• Commercial Management of Subcontractors
• Prepare Project Reporting and generate comprehensive reports on Construction Contracts
• Provide detailed insights into the Contract status, claims, cashflow forecasts and risks

Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.
• Broader commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Stronger financial, performance, and decision-support skills in a real-world context
• Demonstrate familiarity with contract terms and conditions and the FIDIC suite of contracts
• A structured, proactive approach and confidence working across functions

• BSc. QS (Hons) - (or relevant technical or commercial qualification) or Technical or legal supplementary degree
• 5+ years’ Construction Contract Administration experience with the FIDIC suite of contracts in companies with strong procurement and Supply Chain Management practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of Contracts suites, NEC, GCC and FIDIC
• EPC Contractors scope and EPC Contractors Schedule
  -ensuring activities and deliverables
• Quantity Survey education and Project Management experience
• Relevant courses in the FIDIC Contractual Framework and/or other relevant internationally renowned contract standards

At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute…