The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor's vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Responsibilities:

• The Commercial Contracts Manager focuses on business enablement and plays an active role in managing funding contracts, responsible for supporting contract owners to reach an implement institutional goal, in line with UJ strategy.
• Works with faculties and departments (including compliance and Corporate Governance) and closely with the Office of the General Counsel to structure contracts, analyzes contracts to ensure compliance with UJ policies, government specifications, and other requirements.
• Build effective relationships with contract owners, divisions departments, Alumni and external stakeholders (including Government, Corporates and SETAs.
• Manage, communicate, and drive any regular and / or ad hoc internal Commercial / Financial /Legal discussions and / or meetings within Fundraising and Development to ensure ensure objectives are achieved timeously.
• Contracts Management:
• Managing contract obligations between contract owner (UJ) and third parties.
• Supervising contract execution to ensure full compliance with regulatory and compliance policies/ guidelines.
• Responsible for governance process within Fundraising and Development.
• Support and manage contracts negotiations and act as the conduit between internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
• Responsible for the overall commercials within Fundraising and Development
• Responsible for the monthly reporting.
• Lead commercial review and negotiations on all funding contracts
• Direct reports: None

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (Finance, Legal, Commerce, Business)

Key experience and Skills:

• 5-8 years of experience in contracts and commercial including financial related to funding in Higher Education Institutions or similar
• Experience in project management
• Strong interpersonal skills able to build effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Conflict management and negotiation (overcomes obstacles to find mutual solutions, risk mitigation)
• Problem solving (creative in identifying pragmatic solutions)
• Experience working with confidential documents and understand confidentiality obligations.
• Fluent written and verbal communication and presentation skills (able to convey ideas concisely and persuasively)
• Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms. Daphney Nemakhavhani on (011) 559-6355
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr. Lithale Mnqandi on (011) 559-3116 (HCM Business Partner)