Candice R.
Senior Renewable Energy Contracts Manager
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Candice L. is an accomplished Contracts Manager with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, including renewables, coal-fired power, and battery storage, as well as insurance and risk management for construction guarantees. She has managed complex projects through all life cycle phases—bidding, financial close, construction, and operations—working with stakeholders across technical, finance, permitting, legal, and economic development divisions. Candice has held key positions such as Underwriting Manager at Guardrisk, Senior Contracts Manager for wind and hybrid energy facilities, and Contracts Manager for global energy companies like Nala Renewables and BTE Renewables. Her responsibilities have included contract negotiation, administration of EPC and O&M contracts, risk and claims management, compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks, and training contract administration teams. Candice’s expertise spans utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, and major power generation projects, as well as SMME and mid-corporate underwriting in the construction sector.
Experience
Underwriting Manager: SMME & Mid-Corporate Construction Guarantees
Guard Risk (Pty) Ltd · 2024 — 2025Managed underwriting processes for SMME and Mid-Corporate construction guarantee transactions across South Africa. Oversaw portfolios within the Construction and Guarantees Division, contributed to risk assessment and report preparation, and ensured guarantees were underwritten within the required mandate. Supervised team activities, mentored and trained team members, maintained relationships with brokers, product, support, and reinsurance partners in the Momentum Group, and monitored developments in Construction, Surety, Guarantees, and related markets.Senior Contracts Manager
Sinohydro SA (Pty) Ltd · 2023 — 2024Prepared, negotiated, and documented business contracts for utility-scale wind and solar projects. Monitored renewal and extension dates, managed communication among clients and stakeholders, ensured compliance with legal and regulatory standards, handled contract negotiations and drafting, managed amendments, tracked contract expirations, addressed breaches, and supported dispute resolution processes.Senior Contracts Administrator
OptiPower, a trading division of Murray & Roberts Limited · 2023 — 2023Compiled management reports on contractual issues and project risks, responded to client correspondence, and issued letters related to contractual matters. Provided legal support to management and project teams, performed forensic investigations, facilitated communication among clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, managed disputes and insurance claims, assisted with external legal liaison, and prepared project-related reports. Created and negotiated contracts and notices as part of project administration.Contracts Manager
Nala Renewables (London) - (Parent company Trafigura Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd) · 2021 — 2022Coordinated stakeholder engagement and managed all conditions precedent to secure Financial Close for the 100MW Balen Battery Energy Storage Project. Ensured financing documents and agreements met stipulated requirements, maintained accurate documentation on SharePoint, collaborated with legal teams for contract finalization and portal uploads, and tracked departmental progress to meet project deadlines across technical, financial, permitting, and legal workstreams.Contracts Manager
BioTherm Operations and Maintenance (Pty) Ltd (now BTE Renewables) · 2018 — 2021Prepared bids ensuring RFP compliance, completed returnable schedules, and coordinated corporate documentation for project submissions. Facilitated achievement of Financial Close for projects in the Round 4 REIPPP Bid Window, liaised with lenders, Eskom, EPC and O&M contractors, and oversaw contract management during construction, including project guarantees, payment certification, claim evaluation, and regulatory liaison with NERSA and DMRE. Managed compliance with Southern African, European, and UK laws, maintained documentation, led project due diligence, mentored Contracts Administrators, and provided training on company procedures and systems including Contract Eagle and Pronto.Contracts Administrator
BioTherm Operations and Maintenance (Pty) Ltd (now BTE Renewables) · 2013 — 2017Handled administration of project-related contracts, maintained Contract Eagle system records, managed invoicing, change orders, and site instructions, and compiled monthly and quarterly reports along with payment certificates. Oversaw file and correspondence maintenance, tracked contract documentation, and recorded and issued meeting minutes for project activities.Commercial Contracts Administrator
Bilfinger Power Africa (Pty) Ltd (previously, Steinmüller Africa (Pty) Ltd) · 2009 — 2013Reviewed tenders, quotations, and contracts, identified contractual risks, and negotiated subcontractor agreements for coal-fired power generation and maintenance contracts. Administered project bonds and guarantees, managed claims and purchasing controls, handled project reporting and control, maintained cost control and invoicing processes, trained commercial and buying staff, and supported compliance with company commercial procedures.Project Services Project Controller
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd · 2005 — 2009Managed project accounting, estimation, and material demand for various power distribution projects. Administered all aspects of project control and cost control throughout project life cycles.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BCom in LawUNISA · 2017 — Present
- National Diploma: Commercial PracticeUNISA · 2012 — 2016
- Diploma in Project ManagementVarsity College · 2008 — 2008
- Diploma in Management Accounting and FinanceVarsity College · 2006 — 2006
- Senior Certificate/MatricIntec Distance Learning · 2006 — 2006