Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course in Johannesburg, South Africa
Classroom training in Johannesburg · next cohort Nov 2, 2026 · from USD 3,400
On construction and infrastructure projects, money is lost less often through poor engineering than through missed notices, undocumented instructions and weak contract administration. Over five days, participants learn how to run a contract by the book so that entitlement is protected and decisions can withstand audit. Sessions work through the structure of the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books, the roles of employer, engineer and contractor, the order of precedence of documents, time bars, site records and the governance framework that surrounds procurement and delivery.
The programme goes on to variations, valuation, extension of time, delay and disruption, cost claims, interim payment certificates, taking-over, defects liability, termination, and dispute avoidance through the dispute avoidance and adjudication board, amicable settlement and arbitration. Compliance topics include conflict of interest, anti-corruption controls, document management and reporting. Contract managers, project managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, procurement and legal officers, employer representatives and public sector auditors will gain most. Formats are classroom, online and in-house, with a CPD-accredited certificate for completed exercises. Afterwards you can prepare a compliant notice, assess a claim and brief management on exposure.
At a Glance
Training in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg is South Africa's economic heart, home to the JSE and the head offices of Africa's largest companies.
More about training in Johannesburg →- Format
- Classroom, in Johannesburg
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 3,400
- Next start dates
- Nov 2, 2026, Nov 30, 2026, Dec 28, 2026
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Airport
- O.R. Tambo International (JNB)
- Time zone
- South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)
- Currency
- South African rand (ZAR). Fees are listed in USD.
- Business districts
- Sandton, Rosebank and Midrand
About this course
Public bodies, banks and development partners fund large works contracts across the region, and each expects those contracts to be administered transparently and in line with their terms. When administrators miss a deadline, fail to record an instruction or certify payment without support, the result is usually a claim, a delay and sometimes a dispute that consumes years. Strong governance is therefore as important as technical skill.
This advanced programme examines the way FIDIC conditions allocate risk, define responsibilities and set procedural requirements. Participants study the clauses that matter most in practice, and practise the habits that keep a contract healthy: early warning, contemporaneous records, structured correspondence and timely determinations. Governance topics link the contract to organisational delegations of authority, approvals, internal controls and the prevention of fraud and conflicts of interest.
The learning approach relies on a running case project. Participants review extracts from a sample contract, draft notices and responses, evaluate delay and cost claims, and role-play negotiation and board hearings. The week ends with a compliance review in which each participant assesses a contract file against a checklist developed during the sessions.
Training Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Interpret the structure, definitions and order of precedence in FIDIC conditions of contract.
- Distinguish the duties of the employer, engineer and contractor and apply notice and time bar requirements.
- Process variations, instructions and valuations in line with contract mechanisms.
- Evaluate extension of time and cost claims using records and programme evidence.
- Certify interim and final payments and manage retention, securities and insurance.
- Apply dispute avoidance tools, including early warning, dispute board referral and amicable settlement.
- Establish governance and compliance controls over contract files, approvals and ethics.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
Participants leave with:
- A contract notice register showing time bars and responsible parties.
- Model wording for notices, instructions and determinations.
- A structured method for assessing extension of time and cost claims.
- A payment certification checklist that supports audit.
- A dispute avoidance protocol for site and head office teams.
- A governance and compliance review sheet for contract files.
Training Methodology
The training is case-led and procedural. Delivery includes:
- Clause-by-clause walk-throughs of sample FIDIC conditions
- A running case project from award to final account
- Drafting clinics for notices, determinations and claim responses
- Role plays of claim negotiation and dispute board hearings
- Group review of a contract file against a compliance checklist
Day 1: The FIDIC Framework and Contract Governance
- Red, Yellow and Silver Book allocation of design and risk
- Contract documents and order of precedence
- Roles and authority of employer, engineer and contractor
- Particular Conditions and tailoring of general conditions
- Delegations of authority and internal approvals
- Review of a sample contract
Day 2: Notices, Records and Contract Administration
- Notice requirements and time bars
- Contemporaneous records, site diaries and correspondence control
- Early warning and joint programme review
- Instructions, determinations and agreements
- Document management and archives
- Exercise: drafting compliant notices
Day 3: Time, Variations and Valuation
- Programme, commencement and time for completion
- Variation procedures and valuation rules
- Extension of time entitlement and concurrent delay
- Prolongation, disruption and delay analysis methods
- Provisional sums, daywork and adjustments for change in cost
- Case exercise: assessing an extension of time claim
Day 4: Payment, Securities and Completion
- Interim payment applications and certification
- Advance payment, retention and performance securities
- Insurance and indemnity obligations
- Taking-over, defects notification period and final accounts
- Suspension and termination rights
- Workshop: certifying a payment application
Day 5: Disputes, Ethics and Compliance
- Claims procedure and engineer determination
- Dispute boards, amicable settlement and arbitration
- Conflict of interest, fraud and anti-corruption controls
- Audit expectations and compliance monitoring
- Lessons learned and handover documentation
- Mock board hearing and final compliance review
The programme is aimed at professionals who administer, supervise or audit construction and engineering contracts, including:
- Contract managers and contract administrators
- Project managers and resident engineers
- Quantity surveyors and cost consultants
- Employer representatives in ministries, counties and state corporations
- Procurement and legal officers handling works contracts
- Contractors' commercial and claims managers
- Internal and external auditors of capital projects
- Project officers at development partners and financiers
A CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy is awarded to participants who attend the full programme and complete the drafting and case exercises. It is not a FIDIC-issued qualification.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course Venues
South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400Viewing- South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200
- South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,600
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 13 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600
NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800- NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500
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Frequently Asked Questions About Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course in Johannesburg
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course runs as classroom training in Johannesburg, South Africa, in Monday-to-Friday cohorts that start every four weeks. The venue, daily timings and joining details are sent in your Joining Instructions email ahead of the start date.
The next Johannesburg cohort starts on November 2, 2026, and a new intake follows every four weeks. Pick a date under "Upcoming sessions in Johannesburg" above and click Register; your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
The classroom fee for Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course in Johannesburg is USD 3,400 per delegate, covering tuition and course materials. Register 3 or more delegates together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically.
Yes. Besides Johannesburg, Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course runs as classroom training in Pretoria and Cape Town. It also runs as live online training you can join from anywhere in South Africa, and in-house at your organisation's own premises.
Yes — Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course can be delivered at your offices in Johannesburg or at a venue you choose, on dates that suit your team, with case studies tailored to your sector. Message our training advisors to request a proposal.
By the end of the Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) programme, you'll be able to interpret the structure, definitions and order of precedence in fidic conditions of contract, distinguish the duties of the employer, engineer and contractor and apply notice and time bar requirements, process variations, instructions and valuations in line with contract mechanisms, and evaluate extension of time and cost claims using records and programme evidence. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme is aimed at professionals who administer, supervise or audit construction and engineering contracts, including: Contract managers and contract administrators, Project managers and resident engineers, Quantity surveyors and cost consultants, Employer representatives in ministries, counties and state corporations, Procurement and legal officers handling works contracts, Contractors' commercial and claims managers, Internal and external auditors of capital projects, and Project officers at development partners and financiers.
Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Governance and Compliance in Contract Management & Administration (FIDIC) Training Course is pitched at advanced professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
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