IT Contract Specialist at Airports Company South Africa

IT Contract Specialist (Contract Position- 12 Months)

Exciting opportunity exist for a suitably qualified and skilled individual to join the Information Technology Division at Corporate Office.

Key Performance Outputs

The successful candidates, reporting to the Manager Information Technology will be responsible for the following:

• Contract Management as it relates to drafting IT contracts, reviewing the contracts drafted by the IT team, attending to contract negotiations with the service providers and attending to final execution of the contracts;
• Service Management - serving as the point-of-contact for IT department contractual matters, and also facilitating the contractual process between the IT department and SCM and the Legal Department, ensuring timely review and approval and/or reconciliation of variations;
• Provide guidance and training on contract matters to IT staff in terms of contracting practices and procedures periodically; and
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration to ensure compliance with ACSA’s policies and procedure manuals.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such, will be required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or bachelor’s degree Logistics, Supply Chain Management
• Minimum of 4 years professional experience;
• Knowledge of Procurement Principles and Practices;
• Knowledge of IT Law (IT Contracts) is essential;
• Knowledge of Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and Commercial processes and systems;
• Knowledge of KING IV, PFMA, PPPFA and PAIA;
• Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management and Administration – Specifically
• Procurement contacts;
• Project Management skills will be an added advantage;
• SLAs and Contract management; and
• Risk Management.

Competencies

The ideal candidate should be detail orientated, have good planning skills. Incumbent should portray high level of skills in areas of strategy, prioritising, ability to empower people and must be client focused. It is critical that the ideal candidate is ethical, and trustworthy. The successful incumbent must be a team player and negotiation skills and communication skills. Ability to handle challenges including a high level of diplomacy is essential.

This position will be filled in line with ACSA’s values and Employment Equity Policy and plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented. The position will also be advertised externally.