Contract Manager – South Africa & Kenya

Huawei; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a skilled Contract Manager in Johannesburg to oversee the contract lifecycle from generation to signing. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has at least 5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the telecom sector. Responsibilities include managing risks and ensuring compliance. Interested candidates should apply via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management or commercial operations.
• Strong understanding of telecom fundamentals and legal principles.
• Proficiency in contract-related tools and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contract generation and management process.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and legal risks.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal standards during contract lifecycle.

Skills

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Decision-making

Customer engagement

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Contract-related tools and systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Contract Manager; Location: Johannesburg, South Africa & Nairobi, Kenya; Chinese Speaking is advantageous

Job Purpose

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Contract Manager to lead the full lifecycle of contract management—from bidding and drafting to negotiation and signing.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Generation & Management
  • Lead the contract generation process during the bidding phase, including preparation of commercial and legal proposals.
  • Develop complete contract solutions during the generation phase, including drafting, modification, and consolidation of contract documents.
  • Participate in or lead contract and project negotiations with clients to ensure mutual agreement.
  • Oversee the review, finalization, and signing of contracts during the closing phase.
• Contract Quality & Risk Management
  • Identify commercial and legal risks; develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as the functional reviewer for commercial and legal aspects, verifying and optimizing risk mitigation solutions.
  • Analyze historical contracts and customer requirements to establish transaction norms and best practices.
  • Produce the account’s contract management guidelines, incorporating real-world case handling and process improvement methods.
  • Monitor the full contract lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance with internal standards and customer expectations.
• Continuous Improvement & Enablement
  • Enable teams with rapid deployment of transaction capabilities when new business scenarios or customer demands arise.
  • Share contract management knowledge, tools, and tactics across the account to build internal capability and alignment.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Technical Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of telecom fundamentals, commercial practices, legal and financial principles.
  • Expertise in contract drafting, reading, reviewing, and negotiation.
  • Proficiency in contract-related tools, systems, and business processes.
  • Contract generation and review
  • Commercial and legal risk assessment
  • Decision-making and negotiation support
  • Customer engagement and relationship management
  • Sales project operations and risk control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management or commercial operations, preferably in the telecommunications or technology sector.

To apply, please send your CV to: [e-mail]