Goscor Careers
Open Position
Maintenance Contracts Manager
Posted: April 14, 2026
Location: Goscor Lift Truck Midrand
Commencement:
Hi Goscorians,
INTERNAL VACANCY
An exciting, yet challenging, permanent position has arisen within the Goscor Lift Truck Company, JHB.
Job title:
Reports to: Location: Commencement:
Maintenance Contracts Manager
National Operations Manager
Goscor Lift Truck (Pty) Ltd – Midrand, Lords View
ASAP
We are seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual and commercial functions within our forklift and material handling business. The ideal candidate will manage customercontracts(long term rentals with maintenance agreements), lead negotiations, ensure compliance with industry regulations,andprotectthecompany’scommercialinterestswhilemaintaining strong customer relationships. This is a strategic role suited to someone with deep industry knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and strong leadership capability.
Responsibilities:
Contract Management & Administration
- Draft, review, and manage contracts for forklift sales, long-term rentals, short-term hire, serviceagreements, and maintenance plans.
- Ensure all contracts meet legal, regulatory, and company standards.
- Maintain an accurate schedule of all current contracts, including contract lifecycle and profitability, andidentify where any escalations or restructures are necessary.
Commercial & Financial Oversight
- Analyse contract profitability, risk exposure, and performance metrics.
- Drive cost saving on any contract work conducted without compromising on service excellence.
- Provide guidance on pricing structures, escalation clauses, SLAs, and warranty terms.
- Support tender submissions, large-scale bids, and national account proposalsNegotiation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead commercial negotiations with customers, suppliers, and OEM partners.
- Serve as the point of escalation for complex or high-value contract disputes.
- Collaborate with sales, operations, finance, and legal teams to ensure contract alignment.Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, industry standards, and corporate policies.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including equipment liability and service-level obligations.
- Monitor changes in legislation affecting material handling and equipment hire industries.Leadership & Process Improvement
- Manage a team of Contracts Managers, each responsible for a designated area.
- Mentor and guide junior contract administrators or coordinators.
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- Develop standardized templates, procedures, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvements for contract efficiency and accuracy.
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- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commercial Management, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience will be advantageous.
- 7+ years of contract management experience, ideally within the forklift, material handling, industrialequipment, or heavy machinery sectors.
- Proven track record managing complex, high-value commercial agreements.
- Strong understanding of rental agreements, service contracts, and equipment warranties.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical ability and commercial acumen.
- High proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applications (complete CV) must be submitted no later than close of business on Friday, 13 February 2026. Email: careers@goscor.co.za Ref: GLTJ 01/26/06
The Goscor Group believes in transparency in the recruitment process, as we believe that this benefits both the applicant and the broader Group. So please note that reference checks will be performed on all applicants currently employed anywhere within Goscor / Bud should they apply for this role. These checks will be performed solely at management’s discretion and are likely to involve discussions with you direct line manager and / or other management (where relevant / necessary) Should you not consent to this, Goscor reserves the right to not take your application further.
The Goscor Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
