Job Description

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.What will you do?Manages all aspects of contracts and procurement for the organisation. Provides purchasing services including preparation of enquiries; adjudication of tenders; placing orders; compiling annual contracts and administering and settling contract disputes. Ensures compliance with legal and company regulations. Organises the logistics and ensures that items procured are delivered to site timeously. What will make you successful in this role?The following are the key outcomes expected from this position:Advise on IT contracting legal aspects, including risks, associated with the use of technology by entities in the Sanlam Group and draft agreements to manage and mitigate these risks;Advise on all the legal aspects, including risks, associated with data privacy and protection laws (existing and planned) in the jurisdictions where entities in the Sanlam Group operate;Facilitate clear communication channels between all relevant functions in the Group to ensure a free flow of information;Provide contracting services to Group Technology and Information that will include legal and contracting advice and support in respect of:General legal Contractual advice;The vetting of legal terms and conditions to be used in agreements;The vetting of IT and commercial terms and conditions to be used in agreements;The vetting, interpretation and drafting of IT contractsAttend to all legal aspects of intellectual property rights or trademarks in the name of Sanlam Limited or Sanlam Life Insurance Limited;Software Licensing negotiations and DraftingOutsource Agreements and MSA’sGeneral contractingGroup licensing and consolidation of IT contracts including assignments, novations, standardized pricing, enterprise agreements andThe Senior Contracts Specialist will be primarily responsible for compliance with, strategic sourcing initiatives and general IT contracting within Sanlam and where relevant within the broader Sanlam Group context.