SENIOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR X2

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The University of Zululand subscribes to the principles embedded in the Employment Equity Act.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
SENIOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
(2 POSITIONS)
REFERENCE NUMBERS: 2026/09/MP45 AND 2026/09/MP50
GRADE 9

This position is responsible for senior-level contract and tender administration support within the
SCM Directorate. The position supports the Contracts Manager by coordinating tender planning,
maintaining the contract and tender registers, administering bid committee processes, performing
contract reconciliations and reporting, monitoring contract performance, expiry dates, renewals
and variations, and supporting the implementation and close-out of procurement contracts.

KEY ACTIVITIES

1. Contract Management and Reconciliation
2. Tender Planning and Bid Committee Administration
3. Reporting, Reconciliation and Governance Support

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Law, or a related
  field.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in procurement, tender and/or contract
  administration, of which at least 2 years should include contract management, reporting,
  reconciliations or bid committee support.

PREFERENCES

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Law, or equivalent
  training and membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
  would be advantageous.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge

• ITS and contract management registers
• Microsoft Office and SCM reporting tools
• SCM policies, procurement governance and contract management principles
• Tender administration, bid committee and records management
• Contract reconciliation and supplier performance monitoring

Skills

• Communication
• Planning and organising
• Interpersonal and stakeholder coordination
• Time management
• Professional report writing and minute taking
• Analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills

Behaviour / Attributes

• Professional
• Attention to detail
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Accountability and deadline focus
• Risk and control focus
• Service orientation

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026

To apply, please log on to PNET (www.pnet.co.za) and submit your application. The University
will not accept any applications directly or through any other means. No hand-delivered
or postal applications will be accepted.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept UNIZULU’s recruitment and selection process. By
applying for this position, you hereby give consent to the University of Zululand that your personal
information, such as your name and surname, Identity number, banking details, address, resume,
etc., may be used, distributed, handled, or processed and/or stored for purposes of the
Recruitment and Selection process of the University.

Please note that in terms of the University’s recruitment policy, preference will be given to South
African citizens, particularly females and people with disabilities, in terms of the University’s
employment equity policy. UNIZULU is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be entered
into with the shortlisted candidates only.

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