Analyst: Contracts Agreements at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Purpose Statement

• To lead and oversee the administration, governance, and lifecycle management of supplier contracts and service agreements, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and organisational requirements. The role supervises contract management activities, provides commercial and compliance oversight, and supports the effective delivery of procurement and organisational objectives through sound contract management practices.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 6).

Work Experiance 

• 5 – 7 years relevant experience in contract and supplier managements
• 2 -3 years supervisory experience 

Duties and Responsibilities    
Functional Management

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of supplier contracts and service agreements by ensuring contractual compliance, effective performance monitoring, risk management, and governance.
• Oversee contract administration, including renewals, amendments, and terminations;
• Maintain contract management systems and repositories;
• monitor contract expenditure and supplier performance against agreed service levels;
• Provide specialist contractual advice; and support the effective management of strategic contracts to optimise value, Mitigate risk and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Provide first-line leadership and supervision of the Contract Management function by coordinating and monitoring team activities,
• Allocate workloads, managing performance, and developing capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture by ensuring compliance with service standards,
• Promote continuous improvement and facilitating knowledge sharing to achieve operational objectives.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Monitor adherence to procurement legislation, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Identify contract-related risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required contract documentation and evidence.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and strengthen contract management policies, procedures, and controls.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and organizational requirements.

Stakeholder Management 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with business units, suppliers, legal advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice on contract interpretation and implementation.
• Participate in evaluation committees and project teams as required.
• Facilitate contract review meetings and supplier performance discussions.
• Resolve contract-related queries and disputes within delegated authority.

Contract Analytics and Reporting

• Conduct spend analysis and contract performance assessments.
• Develop contract management reports, dashboards, and compliance metrics.
• Track contract milestones and key deliverables.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide management with contract-related insights and recommendations.

Deadline:10th September,2026