Commercial Contracts Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and training

Long-term employment opportunity

Access to senior legal guidance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to join its legal department in Nelspruit. You will oversee the full lifecycle of commercial contracts—from drafting to execution and ongoing management—collaborating with sales, procurement, and finance to ensure sound, commercially viable agreements that align with company objectives.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple contracts

Qualifications

• Must have strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting contract terms and commercial laws.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate supplier, customer, and partner contracts.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage contract review and approval processes in line with policies.
• Advise stakeholders on rights, obligations, and risks.
• Oversee contract execution and record-keeping.
• Monitor performance and flag renegotiation opportunities.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract interpretation

Commercial law

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Admitted attorney

Paralegal qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to join their legal department in Nelspruit. This role is central to overseeing the entire lifecycle of commercial contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and ongoing management. You will work closely with sales, procurement, and finance teams to ensure contracts are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with company objectives. This position requires a proactive individual with strong attention to detail and excellent negotiation skills to safeguard the company's interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, customer, and partnership contracts.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Manage the contract review and approval process, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
• Oversee contract execution and ensure proper record-keeping.
• Monitor contract performance and identify potential issues or opportunities for renegotiation.

Requirements

• Legal background (e.g., admitted attorney or paralegal qualification) with a minimum of 4 years of experience focused on commercial contracts.
• Proficiency in contract drafting, negotiation, and interpretation.
• Strong understanding of commercial law principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the legal department.
• Professional development and training in contract management.
• Supportive team environment and access to senior legal guidance.
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity.