SATIC - Contract Intelligence & Transformation Senior associate

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Associate specializing in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM). This role requires expertise in assessing and designing commercial contract processes, implementing solutions to enhance operational efficiency, and a strong capability in stakeholder management. The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and a sound understanding of technology solutions to drive client transformation and governance.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in CLM, contract transformation, commercial contracting, or procurement/legal operations.
• Skilled in assessing current-state processes and identifying inefficiencies.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of contracting processes, identify inefficiencies.
• Translate contractual obligations into operational requirements.
• Define data models and oversee quality during migrations.
• Work with senior client stakeholders to deliver transformation initiatives.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Facilitating workshops

Education

Law/LLB

Supply Chain/Procurement

Commerce/Finance

Industrial Engineering

Information Systems

Lean Six Sigma certifications

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

In contract lifecycle management technology (CLM) at PwC, you will specialise in providing consulting services for implementing CLM technology solutions. You will have extensive experience in various CLM technologies.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Senior Associate – Contract Intelligence & Transformation

PwC’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) practice is growing, and we are seeking CLM /Commercial Contracting professionals to join us as a contracting functional specialist (s).

In this role, we are looking for a results‑driven transformation professional with hands‑on experience across operating model design, commercial contract analysis, and end‑of‑end business change. Skilled at assessing current‑state processes, identifying structural and commercial inefficiencies, and designing future‑state solutions that improve performance, reduce leakage, and strengthen governance.

You will work closely with project managers, client stakeholders, and the CLM implementation team to deliver high‑quality solutions that enhance contract management, procurement governance, and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting Transformation

• Assessment and design: Lead current‑state assessments of contracting processes, organization, policies, and technology. Identify structural/commercial inefficiencies and value‑leakage drivers; design future‑state operating models, governance, and controls.
• Commercial excellence: Translate contractual obligations into operational requirements; design playbooks, negotiation frameworks, and approval matrices to improve risk/compliance and cycle time.
• Data and migration: Define data models, mapping, and migration approaches for legacy contracts; oversee quality, testing, and remediation.

CLM Solution Design & Configuration

• Analyse Business requirements, perform contract reviews, value‑leakage identification and translating contractual obligations into actionable operational requirements leveraging technology and AI.
• Translate complex business challenges into clear, structured recommendations and to drive implementation through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Change and adoption: Plan and deliver change management, training, and hypercare; measure adoption and business outcomes (e.g., cycle time, leakage reduction, compliance rates).

Stakeholder Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with senior client stakeholders across cross functions like procurement, supplier management, legal, finance, Sales, operations, and risk/compliance to shape and deliver transformation initiatives. Work closely with project managers and implementation teams to ensure alignment between commercial requirements, operating model design, and system deployment.
• Maintain a forward‑looking view of the contract lifecycle and commercial technology landscape, including Contract Intelligence, CLM platforms, and emerging Generative AI capabilities, ensuring transformation designs incorporate modern tools and data‑driven decision‑making.

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable facilitating workshops with cross‑functional teams like Legal, Procurement, Sales, IT, Billing, supply chain, etc.
• 3–4 years’ experience in CLM, contract transformation, commercial contracting, or procurement/legal operations within consulting or industry.
• Degrees: Law/LLB, Supply Chain/Procurement, Commerce/Finance, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Lean Six Sigma certifications are advantageous.

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Job Posting End Date December 17, 2025