Specialist: Contracts 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (USAASA Project) needed at Broadband Infraco

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager: Performance and Planning, the incumbent will:

• Compile the contract and ensure that all requirements are met, and that value is gained.
• Manage the administration and negotiation of renewal of all contracts and issue amendments to contracts where required.
• Administer and manage the lifecycle of the contracts and alteration thereof.
• Monitor contracts progress – checking and track the quality-of-service providers by both service provider and End-User.
• Recommend payments consistent with the contract terms.
• Monitor supplier activity on a specified frequency to identify problem areas.
• Review and investigate vendor dispute / rebates to determine validity and arrange payment as required.
• Manage contract value and complexity and resolve contracts dispute in a timely manner.
• Monitor contract expiry and inform end-users accordingly and update contract status regularly.
• Calculate and document the contracts total cost, including any indirect cost allocation of the goods and services to be performed and Generate contracts activity report.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 matric
• 3 years formal relevant tertiary qualification.
• A commercial and CIPS (Charted Institute of Purchase & Supply qualification) would be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, and Administration experience.
• Experience in Compliance Management and Detailed knowledge of legislations PPPFA, PFMA, BBBEE, etc.
• Legal-oriented and administrative Competency.
• Critical analysis and report writing.