Senior Manager: Commercial and Contracts

South African National Parks (SANParks)

Senior Manager: Commercial and Contracts at South African National Parks

Deadline:

18 December 2025

Region:

Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria

Salary:

R 1 115 100.00 R 1 393 875.00 Per Annum

Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

This position is re-advertised.

Previous applications will automatically be considered, and do not need to reapply. The Organisation requires the services of a Senior Manager: Commercial and Contracts in the Commercial and Contracts Unit of the Legal Service Department.

This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
Develop, review business documents.
Conduct research and draft legal opinions.
Conduct contract and non-compliance risk audits and provide reports and/or remedial action thereof.
Monitor developments in law and advise management thereof.
Resolve potential legal disputes and negotiate settlement terms.
Advise on alternative dispute resolution.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Provide guidance and advice on the protection of SANParks intellectual property.
Manage external legal practitioners.
Lead, manage and develop the human capital of the Commercial and Contract unit.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

LLB degree.
Admitted Attorney.

Experiences

10 years post-admission experience, 5 should be in a managerial role.
5 years of Commercial and Administrative law.

Competencies

Commercial Law.
Company Law.
Intellectual Property Law.
Interpretation of Statutes.
Administrative Law.
Organisational policies and procedures.
Business objectives and strategies

Skills

Computer.
Planning.
Drafting.
Communication.
Listening.
Interpersonal.
Analyzing.
Negotiating.
Administrative

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.

SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

How to apply

Requirements

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the A cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following:

Human Resources Division, SA National Parks, PO Box 787, PRETORIA 0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: reginah.visser@sanparks.org

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

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