Senior Manager: Commercial and Contracts

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 115 000 - 1 394 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conservation organization is seeking a Senior Manager: Commercial and Contracts at Groenkloof National Park in Pretoria. This role entails developing and negotiating commercial contracts, conducting legal research, and leading the team in the Commercial and Contracts Unit. Ideal candidates should hold an LLB degree, be an admitted attorney, and possess at least 10 years of post-admission experience, with a strong background in commercial law and management. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact in conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• 10 years post-admission experience, 5 of which should be in a managerial role.
• 5 years of Commercial and Administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Conduct research and draft legal opinions.
• Monitor developments in law and advise management.
• Manage external legal practitioners.
• Lead, manage and develop the human capital of the unit.

Skills

Computer

Planning

Drafting

Communication

Listening

Interpersonal

Analyzing

Negotiating

Administrative

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Senior Manager: Commercial and Contracts South African National Parks

Location: Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria
Deadline: 18 December 2025
Salary: R 1 115 100.00 – R 1 393 875.00 Per Annum
Employment Type: Full time

This position is re-advertised. Previous applications will automatically be considered, and do not need to reapply.

We require the services of a Senior Manager: Commercial and Contracts in the Commercial and Contracts Unit of the Legal Service Department. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Develop, review business documents.
• Conduct research and draft legal opinions.
• Conduct contract and non‑compliance risk audits and provide reports and/or remedial action.
• Monitor developments in law and advise management.
• Resolve potential legal disputes and negotiate settlement terms.
• Advise on alternative dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance and advice on the protection of SANParks intellectual property.
• Manage external legal practitioners.
• Lead, manage and develop the human capital of the Commercial and Contracts unit.

Qualifications and Requirements

• LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney.

Experience

• 10 years post‑admission experience, 5 of which should be in a managerial role.
• 5 years of Commercial and Administrative law.

Competencies

• Commercial Law.
• Company Law.
• Intellectual Property Law.
• Interpretation of Statutes.
• Administrative Law.
• Organisational policies and procedures.
• Business objectives and strategies.

Skills

• Computer.
• Planning.
• Drafting.
• Communication.
• Listening.
• Interpersonal.
• Analyzing.
• Negotiating.
• Administrative.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.

SANParks is an equal employer; preference will be given to people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and an Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division, SA National Parks, PO Box 787, PRETORIA 0001
Fax: [phone]
E‑mail: [e-mail]

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

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Date posted: 05 December 2025