Associate jobs in South Africa

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noa group ™

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Posted: 10/6/2026
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noa group ™

Contracts Associate

noa group ™
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeCape Town • South AfricaMid-LevelWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and commercial operations, with a strong understanding of contract structures and the ability to translate contractual requirements into operational execution. Proven capability in stakeholder management and process improvement within the energy or infrastructure sector.

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Contract ManagementCommercial OperationsStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementProject Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work alongside the Customer Engagement Manager and lead with CUOSA and ESA amendments, coordination and execution
  • Contribute to the commercial operation of contracts, ensuring alignment between contractual obligations and operational delivery
  • Support the Contracts Manager in the execution and ongoing management of generator and customer contracts
  • Apply legal and commercial judgment to contract-related activities
  • Maintain robust contract management, documentation and control processes
  • Own and drive improvements in contract workflows, including ESA and CUOSA processes
  • Identify and implement opportunities for automation and efficiency, leveraging technology and AI tools
  • Standardise templates, processes and documentation across the Trading function
  • Strengthen the scalability, accuracy and efficiency of contract operations
  • Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working to enable scale and accuracy
  • Enable effective coordination across contracts, projects and stakeholders
  • Contribute to strategic and commercial outcomes within Trading

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Law (LLB), Commerce, Engineering or a related field
  • Experience with stakeholder management, especially with Eskom or similar
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a commercial, legal, trading or operational environment
  • Experience in contract management, commercial operations or project delivery
  • Experience in the energy or infrastructure sector is advantageous
  • Ownership and initiative
  • Commercial judgement
  • Structured thinking and problem solving
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong understanding of contract structures and commercial frameworks
  • Ability to translate contractual requirements into operational execution
  • Strong project coordination and stakeholder management capability
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel and PowerPoint essential
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement efficient ways of working
  • Interest in technology-enabled solutions and automation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • The Powerkit: Every new team member participates in a day-long offsite experience in Cape Town
  • Continuous feedback through the RAP (Review, Analyse, Plan) cadence
  • Coaching resources
  • Lunch and learns
  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid work-from-home options
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Performance-related short-term incentive (STI) bonus
  • Meaningful equity investment exposure through the staff share scheme
  • Competitive salary tailored to experience level

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Hard Skills
Contract StructuresCommercial FrameworksLegal JudgmentOperational ExecutionProject DeliveryAutomationEfficiency ImprovementStructured ThinkingProblem SolvingCommercial Judgment
Soft Skills
OwnershipInitiativeAdaptabilityResilienceStrong Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointAI ToolsTechnology-Enabled Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Law (LLB)Degree in CommerceDegree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Energy SectorInfrastructure SectorCommercial EnvironmentTrading FunctionContractual Obligations