Contract Administrator

Why This Role Matters

At Mukuru, contracts are more than documents — they’re commitments that power our partnerships, protect our business, and enable growth across Africa and beyond.

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

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS