Job Description

Limited Duration Contract - Specialist - Contract Management

To provide support regarding drafting, legalities, structuring and efficiency of contractual arrangements for designated MTN business units, ensuring compliance and governance

• Create andconcludestandardized agreements for designated MTN business units and negotiating same under the supervision of the Senior Manager Commercial Legal dedicated to the designated business unit.

• ProvidelegalsupportfortheProductsenvironmentinthedevelopmentofproducttermsandconditionsandadhocLegalrequirementsfromthe designated business unit.

• Monitor execution of contract milestones as stipulated in various agreements.

• Monitor contract life cycle and ensure that expiring contracts are renewed on time before they expire, where applicable.

• Provideinputsintoagreementmodelsforthedesignatedbusiness unitssuchas requested from time to time by the responsible Senior Manager: Commercial Legal.

• LegalandcontractsupportforAdHocprojectsfor the designated business units

• ProtectMTNagainstLegalriskbyidentifyingandhighlightingriskstoappropriatestakeholderswithinbusinesssuchasLegal,Managementand/orExecutiveManagement.

1. Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

To provide support regarding drafting, legalities, structuring and efficiency of contractual arrangements for designated MTN business units, ensuring compliance and governance.

2. Context (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organisational mission etc.)

• Create and concludestandardized agreements for designated MTN business units and negotiating same under the supervision of the Senior Manager Commercial Legal dedicated to the designated business unit.

• Providelegalsupport fortheProductsenvironmentinthedevelopmentofproductterms andconditionsandadhocLegalrequirementsfromthe designated business unit.

• Monitor execution of contract milestones as stipulated in various agreements.

• Monitor contract life cycle and ensure that expiring contracts are renewed on time before they expire, where applicable.

• Provideinputsinto agreementmodelsforthedesignatedbusiness unitssuchas requested from time to time by the responsible Senior Manager: Commercial Legal.

• Legal andcontractsupport forAdHocprojects for the designated business units

• ProtectMTNagainst Legalriskbyidentifyingandhighlightingrisks toappropriatestakeholderswithinbusinesssuch asLegal,Managementand/orExecutiveManagement.

3. Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

Key Accountabilities

Responsibleforcreating,negotiatingandconcludingofCustomerAgreements

• Preparing therequiredstandard contractsonceinstructionreceivedfromtherespectivebusinessarea.

• Providing contractsupporttothedesignated business units.

• Analysecontractissues andlegalrisk oncecontractnegotiationsensueandliaise withthedifferentinternalbusinessunits/stakeholders(including Senior Manager: Commercial Legal)tomitigatethelegalrisk ortoprovide businessfeedbacktothe Customer or service provider.

• Drive thefinalizationandconclusionofagreementsonce ithasbeen providedtotheCustomer or service providerandescalate to responsible Senior Manager: Commercial Legalwherenecessary.

• Reporton Agreementsstatusonamonthlybasis

• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.

• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress.

• Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.

• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to what’s best for the company.

• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the company itself.

• Developing and/or amending contract management processes, guidelines and governance frameworks

• reporting,

• Liaising with suppliers/business partners to drive performance and compliance with key performance indicators and service level agreements,

• Providing contract management and administration functions to support the delivery of project/command objectives.

Responsible for all EBU Fixed Line Tender reviewsand support

• AttendtoallNDArequirementsattachedtotendersreceivedensuringtheproperpoliciesarefollowedintermsofNDA’sandescalatein

• timewheretheopportunitymightbeatriskdue topolicy.

• Liaisewithallappropriateinternal stakeholdersinordertoaddress allLegalandcontractissuesrelatingtothetenders.

• Escalateoradvise ifdeadlinesare notachievableforappropriateactiontobetaken.

Establishesappropriaterelationshipswithinternal stakeholdersinthevariousbusiness unitsinordertoconclude agreements

• Buildstronglong-termrelationshipswithvariousstakeholdersinthedifferentbusiness unitswhoimpacts oncontractingtoensurepropersupportandfeedbackinthecontractnegotiationphase.

• Developaproperhigh-level understandingofthe environmentandtechnologiesandappropriateagreementstructuresinorder toprovide generalcontract/legaladviceonthepropercontractingmodelstobefollowed.

• Provideinputsii terms ofprocesses whichcanbeenhancedinordertoconcludecontractsinaspeedy andefficient way

• Reportonallmatters whereproperpolicy hasnotbeenfollowed

Context:

• Highly sensitive and confidential nature of work undertaken - requires stringent legal regulation.

• Exposure to corporate and government entities

• New business development and growing need for the provision of legal and risk related advice

• Regulatory environment (collaboration with regulatory advisors)

• Competition laws

• Changes in corporate behavior

• Rapid growth of the company

• Rapid growth of product and services

• Insurance environment, within and outside of SA

• More than 80% of a company’s business relationships governed by contracts

Key Performance Areas:

Reporting

• Prepare monthly reports for submission to management.

• Report on potential commercial risks that could arise and the appropriate mitigation plan developed

Customer Satisfaction

• Build and maintain solid relationships with all customers – internal and external.

• Understand customer needs and requirements and tailor service delivery accordingly.

• Ensure customer needs and requirements are satisfied by employing the appropriate systems, processes and procedures

• Adopt a proactive approach to prevent problems from arising in the future.

• Identify trends and patterns pertaining to customer requests and needs and filter this information appropriately to continually improve all aspects of service delivery.

Creativities: (improvement/innovation inherent)

• Identify trends and standards to recommend improvements on current contracts

• Look for creative ways to minimize risk

• Look for ways to close a deal and mitigate “deal breakers”

• Continuous development and improvement of standard documentation and processes – i.e. looking at efficiencies and streamlining.

• Proactive research and speedy communication of results and recommendations to the relevant areas to build a competitive advantage

• Negotiate best possible deals in line with business strategies.

• Network extensively and build and maintain relationships (internal and external)

• Proactively encourage and maintain relationships

• Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise

• Build professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the organization

4. Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• LLB

Experience:

• Min of 3 years of commercial drafting experience in a reputable law firm or as a proprietor

• Experience in telecommunications advantageous

• Commercial / technical and/or further legal qualification will be an advantage

• Experience in handling and negotiating.

About MTN South Africa

Launched in 1994, MTN South Africa is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code ‘MTN’. Our strategy is Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.