EPC Contract Administrator

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a skilled and experienced EPC Contract Administrator to join its project team for the development of a renewable energy wood pellet manufacturing facility in Bhunya, Eswatini. The position is a fixed term contract for two years.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major sustainable energy project and play a key role in the successful administration and execution of EPC contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Any relevant post-high school qualification (diploma / degree / NQF Certificate/ etc.);
• 1–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience (recent graduates are encouraged to apply);
• Basic ability to communicate in English (speaking; reading; writing);
• Valid South African or Eswatini driver’s license;
• Willingness to be based full-time in Bhunya, Eswatini; and to commute daily to site.
• Police clearance to qualify for work permit, if non-Eswatini citizen. (Emerald will assist with the application process)

Key Responsibilities:

The EPC Contract Administrator will support the Owner’s Representative during the 24 months of the EPC Contract implementation.

• EPC Contract Administration within the FIDIC Silver Book Framework.
• Document processing and control; maintaining the document register; and managing the document repository (or VDR)
• Monitoring the progress of the construction of the pellet-plant and updating the Project Programme (Gantt Chart);
• Organizing project meetings; preparing and distributing the Meeting Minutes;
• Assisting with project compliance administration involving Safety; Health; Environment; Social; and Governance regulations and corporate policies

Attributes required for position:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
• Ability to work within a team context; and comfortable in engaging with both technical teams and management;
• Clear reading, written and verbal communication skills;
• Adaptability and resilience suited to site-based work, including physical site conditions and varying workloads;
• Reasonable proficiency in basic office IT systems such as a computer operating system; printers; emails; shared drives; spreadsheets; word processors; and presentation apps

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.