Contract Manager

Vodacom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives & benefits

Retirement & medical aid

Phone data & staff discounts

Job summary

Vodacom is seeking an experienced contracts professional to lead drafting, review and negotiation of customer, partner and wholesaler agreements, ensuring alignment with commercial aims and legal standards.

You will support fixed line, mobile and IoT tenders, collaborate with bid teams, and manage risk across the contract lifecycle within a dynamic telecom environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of contract law and regulatory frameworks in telecommunications.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with a track record of high-stakes deals.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing Customer, Partner, and Wholesaler agreements.
• Provide input for tenders and ensure regulatory and governance compliance.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to accelerate contract lifecycles and mitigate risk.

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit

To identify legal and commercial risk to Vodacom when entering into any relationships with Customer or Partners and to mitigate these risks in formal contracting between Vodacom and the other party.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Finalization

• Lead the end-to-end process of drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and concluding Customer, Partner, and Wholesaler Agreements.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with Vodacom’s commercial objectives and legal standards.
• Apply advance legal and commercial acumen to structure agreements that mitigate risk and maximize value.

Tender and Bid Support (Fixed Line and Mobile and IoT)

• Provide expert legal and contractual input for all Vodacom Business Fixed Line and Mobile tenders.
• Collaborate with bid teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal governance requirements.
• Identify and address legal and commercial risks in tender documentation and responses.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across Legal, Sales, Finance, Regulatory, and Technology teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on contractual matters, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to expedite contract lifecycle processes.

Ad Hoc Legal and Contractual Support

• Provide legal and contractual guidance on non-standard agreements such as Proof of Concepts (POCs), Trial Agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
• Support innovation and new business models by enabling agile and compliant contracting solutions.

Contract Governance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to Vodacom’s contract governance frameworks and approval processes.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual obligations and ensure timely renewals, amendments, and compliance monitoring.
• Proactively identify and escalated legal and commercial risks, proposing mitigation strategies.

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Will Have

• Matric essential.
• Formal legal qualification – 3 years Legal Degree as a minimum.
• 5+ years contract management experience.
• Contract management experience preferable in Telecom Industry.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, And Experience

Advanced Legal and Commercial Acumen:

• Deep understanding of contract law, commercial principles, and regulatory frameworks relevant to the telecommunications industry.
• Ability to interpret complex legal language and translate it into practical business terms.
• Strategic.

Negotiation And Influence

• Proven ability to lead high-stakes negotiations with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Skilled in balancing risk mitigation with commercial opportunity, while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships

Stakeholder Engagement And Communication

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Adapt at managing expectations, resolving conflicts, and facilitating consensus across cross-functional teams.

Project And Contract Lifecycle Management

• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and execution of multiple contract-related initiatives.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools and processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Analytical Thinking And Problem Solving

• Ability to assess legal and commercial risks quickly and accurately, and to develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex documentation and ensure contractual accuracy.

We Make An Impact By Offering

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 01 October 2026.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.