Vacancy title:
Contracts Manager – Lumwana Expansion Project

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Bowie Instrumentation and Electrical Zambia Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 16 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Contracts Manager will lead the full lifecycle management of project contracts for the Lumwana Expansion Project. This role ensures legal and commercial compliance, risk management, and efficient execution of contracts across engineering, procurement, and construction packages. The position requires strong contract negotiation, drafting, and administration skills, with an emphasis on compliance with Zambian regulations and alignment with South African professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all contracts (EPC, procurement, services, subcontracts) in alignment with project objectives and legal frameworks.
Lead contract administration processes including change control, variation orders, claims management, and contract close-out.
Collaborate with legal, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure contractual obligations are met and risks are minimized.
Ensure all contracts are compliant with Zambian labour laws, mining regulations, and internal governance standards.
Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance, identifying non-compliance and enforcing corrective actions.
Provide advice to project leadership on contractual risk, legal exposure, and mitigation strategies.
Maintain a structured document management system for all contract files and correspondence.
Lead dispute resolution processes where necessary, liaising with legal advisors and stakeholders.
Support training and knowledge transfer to local staff in compliance with Zambian immigration requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Qualifications

Minimum of an NQF Level 7 qualification (equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree) in:
Contract Management
Quantity Surveying
Construction Management
Law or Commercial Law
Business Administration with a commercial focus
Certification in contract frameworks such as FIDIC or NEC is preferred.
Experience

5–7+ years of experience managing contracts in large-scale mining, infrastructure, or construction projects.
Proven track record with EPC contracts and project delivery.
Strong experience in managing cross contracts and regulatory compliance in Southern Africa.
Skills & Competence

Strong negotiation, legal interpretation, and risk management skills.
Deep understanding of contract law, procurement procedures, and dispute resolution.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract management tools.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Legal & Immigration Compliance

Must meet eligibility for a Zambian Employment Permit:
Sponsored by employer with full documentation support (including proof of advertisement, justification of expatriate need, qualifications, and employment offer).
Willingness to mentor Zambian counterparts as per labour regulations.
Understanding of the Zambian Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019, including:
Maximum working hours: 48 per week
Leave entitlements (annual, sick, maternity/paternity)
Social security obligations (NAPSA, NHIMA)
Termination, repatriation, and work permit surrender requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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