DIRECTOR – CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES

Reference No: DIRCMAS

Nature of Appointment: Permanent

Purpose of the Post
To manage and monitor the provision of contract management advisory services.

Salary
R1,266,714 per annum (Level 13).
The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, medical aid, and a flexible portion in accordance with applicable rules.

Centre
Pretoria, Hatfield

Requirements

• An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Law, Legal Contract Management, or an equivalent qualification (e.g. LLB)

• Admitted Attorney

• Five (5) years’ experience at middle to senior management level within the relevant field

Skills, Competencies and Knowledge (Advanced Level)

• Strategic Capability and Leadership

• Government Administrative Processes

• People Management and Empowerment

• Programme and Project Management

• Financial Management

• Change Management

• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Technical Competencies

• Legal Administration

• Legal Advisory and Interpretation

• Legal Compliance

• Contract Management

• Legal Records and Related Systems

• Legal Research

• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

Duties

• Manage and drive the provision of a legal contract management framework and support services to assist the department with the creation, approval, execution, and maintenance of contracts

• Manage and oversee contract negotiations and dispute resolution support to ensure contracts and service-level agreements align with departmental interests

• Manage and drive the review of contracts and service-level agreements to identify potential legal risks and ensure consistency and efficiency

• Drive and monitor the contract lifecycle and conduct risk assessments to improve contract design and execution, reduce liabilities, and enhance value

• Establish and maintain a contract repository

• Provide advice during contract negotiation and review processes

Enquiries

• Ms T. Beukes: 082 477 9895

• Ms N. Khosa: (012) 427 8260

• Ms K. Beckers: (012) 427 8144