Contract Manager – South Africa & Kenya

Huawei; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Contract Manager to oversee contract management from bidding to signing. Candidates should have a solid background in telecom with at least 5 years experience. Responsibilities include leading contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with internal standards. This position entails collaborating with teams to enhance contract-related processes and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management or commercial operations.
• Experience in the telecommunications or technology sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the contract generation process during the bidding phase.
• Participate in or lead contract and project negotiations.
• Identify commercial and legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong understanding of telecom fundamentals

Contract drafting expertise

Proficiency in contract-related tools

Decision-making and negotiation support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, Business Administration

Postgraduate qualification

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.

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.

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