Contract Administrator at Mukuru

As our Contract Administrator, you'll be the trusted custodian of contract governance across the Group, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and visibility throughout the entire contract lifecycle. You'll work at the intersection of Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business teams, helping Mukuru operate smarter, faster, and with confidence.


What You'll Be Doing

Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management


Own and maintain the central contract register and repository.
Ensure contracts are correctly executed, signed, version-controlled, and securely stored.
Track contract milestones including start dates, renewals, expiries, and notice periods.
Manage amendments, extensions, and variations with precision.


Compliance, Governance & Risk


Monitor adherence to contractual terms (pricing, SLAs, payment terms).
Identify and proactively flag non-compliance, deviations, and risks.
Support internal and external audits with accurate, accessible documentation.
Ensure alignment with procurement policies, delegations of authority, and governance frameworks.


Financial & Spend Support


Support visibility of contracted vs non-contracted spend.
Ensure alignment between contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
Help identify contract leakage, expired contracts, and financial risks.
Prepare reports for Finance, Procurement leadership, and Executive stakeholders.


Stakeholder Collaboration


Liaise with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and internal business teams on contract matters.
Coordinate with suppliers on documentation, execution, and follow-ups.
Support smooth handover of executed contracts into operational and finance processes.


Systems, Data & Reporting


Capture and maintain accurate contract data in procurement/contract systems (e.g. Coupa, Oracle, or similar).
Support system improvements and process optimisation initiatives.
Prepare regular contract status reports and ad-hoc insights.


What You'll Bring

Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement or a related field (Essential)


Experience


2 - 3 years' experience in a similar Contract Administration or Procurement role
Experience in stakeholder engagement and supplier onboarding
Solid exposure to compliance policies, governance, and contract processes
Experience in a FinTech or multinational environment is advantageous


Knowledge & Skills


Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management
Ability to maintain accurate registers and manage confidential information
Knowledge of commercial terms, pricing structures, and payment terms
High attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills
Confident communicator who collaborates well across teams