Contracts and Process Administrative Assistant (CPAA)

Signa Opportunity; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A company in South Africa is seeking a Contracts and Process Administrative Assistant to provide support in contract management and legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant certificate or diploma, excellent communication skills, and 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include assisting in contract preparation and document management and supporting compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in working with contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, formatting, and proofreading contracts.
• Maintain filing systems both digital and hard copy.
• Support the implementation of standard operating procedures.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Effective telephone manner

Computer literacy (Word, Outlook, Excel, Google)

Education

Certificate / Diploma in paralegal or relevant legal qualification

Job description

About the role

The Contracts and Process Administrative Assistant provides direct support to the Contracts and Process Administrator by performing administrative, clerical, and coordination duties related to contract management, legal compliance, and organisational process administration.

The CPAA ( Contracts and Process Administrative Assistant) ensures that contract records, compliance documentation, and filing systems are accurately maintained, assists with procurement documentation, and helps ensure adherence to company policies, OHS standards, and legislative requirements.

This role plays an essential supporting function in maintaining the integrity of legal, contract, and document management systems.

The duties include the following :

1. Contract and Legal Administration Support

• Assist in preparing, formatting, and proofreading standard contracts, NDAs, and supplier agreements using approved templates.
• Track and update contract control sheets under supervision of the Legal and Process Administrator.
• Follow up on unsigned or expiring contracts and maintain communication logs.
• File and archive signed contracts electronically in accordance with the companys Record and Document Management System (RDMS).
• Support with the collection and verification of supplier and contractor documentation (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, insurance certificates).

2. General Administrative and Filling Support

• Perform routine administrative tasks including scanning, printing, and document filing.
• Maintain up-to-date filing systems both digital and hard copying, ensuring that all documentation is properly labeled, indexed, and easily retrievable.
• Provide clerical assistance for tenders, funding applications, and submissions by preparing and organising supporting documentation.
• Assist in maintaining company templates and ensure only the latest versions are accessible on shared folders.

3. Compliance and Process Administration

• Support the implementation and monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in updating compliance trackers and registers for POPIA, OHS, and labour law adherence.
• Support risk and compliance audits by ensuring all required documentation is up to date.
• Help maintain the litigation and dispute log as guided by the Legal and Process Administrator.

4. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Support

• Assist with OHS documentation, inductions, and recordkeeping.
• Support scheduling of drills, inspections, and safety briefings.
• Capture and maintain records of incident reports and corrective actions.
• Records and Information Management
• Update the contract control sheet and RDMS data under supervision.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all contract-related information systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with POPIA standards.

5. Reporting

• Supply the Contracts and Process Administrator and General Manager with summary reports on the progress of projects and tasks being undertaken by the role in the different functional areas.
• Notify the Contracts and Process Administrator and General Manager of any constraints or difficulties experienced in achieving completion of any of the tasks.
• Inform relevant business unit managers and the Contracts and Process Administrator & General Manager when requested tasks have been completed.
• Liaises with : Operations, Finance, Procurement, and ETQA departments.

Requirements

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Certificate / Diploma in paralegal or other relevant legal qualification relating to company and contract law.
• Attendance at workshops or short courses relevant to the completion of the tasks and responsibilities of the role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English and Afrikaans would be ideal).
• Excellent and effective telephone manner to communicate required information and move tasks and projects forward.
• Computer literate with Word, Outlook, Excel, and Google.
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in liaising with relevant parties, departments, and business units to effectively complete tasks.
• Experience in working with contracts.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.