Esther Bongi Selokela

Drafts, negotiates and administers construction and project contracts for international mining and green steel clients, manages claims and variations, and provides commercial advice to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Led project procurement and tendering for multiple Sibanye Stillwater pre-feasibility and expansion studies, negotiated supplier and subcontractor agreements, and maintained procurement plans to meet budget and schedule targets.

Managed contract drafting and governance for Transnet capital and litigation functions, advised on compensation events and disputes, standardized contract management processes, and trained staff on NEC3 and procurement compliance.

Oversaw capital governance and procurement for Transnet Group Capital, managed a team of 25 contract and procurement managers, and ensured compliance for contracts valued around ZAR 26 million.

Acted as liaison between supply chain, projects and vendors on the EXXARO GG68 expansion project, managed contract risk to reduce claims and ensured contractor delivery to baseline schedules.

Administered commercial and contractual matters on the Medupi power station project, identified and managed contractual risks and opportunities, and coordinated finance interfaces for claims assessment.

Led project procurement activities, prepared tender documentation and administered NEC contract suites for capital projects, and negotiated supplier agreements to realise cost savings.

Supervised procurement team, managed SAP contract processes, prepared tenders and adjudications, and drove supply chain operational excellence for RCL Foods business unit.

Evaluated bids, negotiated commercial agreements, administered contracts in SAP, and provided operational supply chain leadership including SMME training and stakeholder liaison.

Managed RFQs, purchase orders and bid evaluations, drafted commercial agreements and administered NEC contract suites for technology-related procurements.

Managed procure-to-pay processes in SAP MM, compiled RFQs, administered contracts from inception to close-out, and negotiated favorable supplier terms across construction and materials contracts.

Supervised intermediary officers, prepared dockets and represented victims of child abuse in court, liaised with police and prosecutors and implemented performance improvement strategies.

Supported pre-award and post-award contracting for a green steel project in Sweden, prepared enquiry packages and scope allocation, and maintained templates and scoping documents for construction contracts.

Completed an LLB (Bachelor of Law) degree providing a foundation in legal principles and practice relevant to contracts and commercial law.