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  Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to termination/renewal, for all commercial contracts.
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  Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise contracts, ensuring legal and organizational compliance.
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  Identify and mitigate contractual risks across all agreements.
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  Maintain a centralised, accurate repository of contracts, with a specific focus on IT-related agreements.
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  Lead the end-to-end process for preparing and submitting high-quality tender documents and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
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  Coordinate with internal departments (Sales, Technical, Finance) for comprehensive input and timely tender submissions.
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  Establish and track KPIs and SLAs to ensure both vendor and organizational compliance with contractual obligations.
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  Partner with Finance to analyse commercial viability, focusing on margin protection and cost-avoidance strategies.
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  Act as the primary contact for contract disputes and performance issues, facilitating resolutions to protect the company.
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  Stay updated on IT-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA) and conduct 'post-mortem' reviews on lost tenders to refine processes and content.

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  Experience in Commercial Law/Contract Administration.
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  Experience in contract management, specifically in the IT environment.
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  Understanding of various software licensing models (SaaS, PaaS, On-premise) and associated EULAs.
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  Strong financial literacy with the ability to interpret P&L impacts within contract terms.
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  Proven ability to manage multiple high-pressure deadlines simultaneously, particularly during peak tender seasons.
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  Advanced negotiation skills with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and closing complex commercial deals.
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  Familiarity with CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) software and advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
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  Experience of putting Tender Documents / Requests for Proposals together will be advantageous.
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  Experience in a company that provides Software Solutions to customers would be advantageous.

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