Contracts Administrator at Nelson Mandela University

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide an Administrative Service to the Senior Director and Manage the processing of Contracts within the Institution

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Administer /Process Contracts from Initiator stage to Final Signature;
• Administrative and Liaison service to the Legal Services Department;
• Maintain organized system of physical and digital records;
• Maintain Contract Register;
• Disseminating amendments to contract Parties;
• Track a contract(s) through both the internal and external environment and to ensure that a signed copy is filed in Legal Services Contract Register;
• Facilitate and ensure that all contracts are signed by the correct signatories as indicated by the Delegation of Authority Policy;
• Maintain the contract template database;
• Raise awareness in various forums by promoting compliance;

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Strong sense of professionalism and confidentiality;
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Outlook/Emails, Word, Excel and Power Point);
• Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot errors;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners;
• Posses accurate and methodical administrative and organization skills;
• Knowledge of File- Detector (Safekeeping of Contracts);

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 /Matric;
• Post school qualification will be advantageous;
• 5 Years significant work-related experience in which competence has been gained;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of contracts and/or agreements