Contracts Manager (Project Manager)

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Business Area Contracts Office Workplace Type On-site Location - Town / City Cape Town Job Description Join South Africa’s leading fashion retailer and become part of a winning team. If fashion retail excites you, along with a fast paced and innovative environment, then this position may well be for you. With over 700 stores, renowned aspirational brands and world class systems we are regarded as front-runners in this highly competitive environment. Truworths has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager with Retail and Contracts experience. This role will be based at our head office in Cape Town. Key Responsibilities • Plan and manage project construction programme • Prepare and manage project budget • Ensure that all stores are built to the Company's standards • Liaise with developers and project teams to ensure that the premises are developed in accordance with the agreed specification • Survey proposed new sites and give feedback to Properties with respect to the extent of leasehold work required • Give advice and assistance to Divisions with major repairs and maintenance issues • Assist with the exportation of shopfitting elements from South Africa to relevant African countries • Liaise with external energy consultants & internal store operations teams regarding the energy conservation initiatives in stores • Prepare reports for the Board and various relevant committees relating to feedback of the energy conservation initiatives • No direct reports at this stage Qualifications and Experience • Seeking candidates with experience as a Quality Surveyor and Project Manager • Experience dealing with contractors etc. • Ideally retail and shop fitting experience • Matric and relevant qualifications • 5 years min relevant recent working experience • Retail project management experience in Africa and experience of managing projects on the ground, sourcing local contractors and materials etc. • An understanding of exporting and shipping of shopfitting beyond the borders of South Africa • An awareness of energy conservation options that are available in the retail environment Competencies - An understanding of exporting and shipping of shopfitting beyond the borders of South Africa - An awareness of energy conservation options that are available in the retail environment