Contracts and Grants Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Zenysis Full time

Zenysis is a global technology startup that builds an integration and advanced analytics software that empowers governments and international organizations to deliver lifesaving health programs in a truly-data driven way.
- We are a diverse team of software engineers, diplomats and public health and development experts, and we are on a mission to transform the capacity of governments and international organizations to respond to the biggest global health challenges of our time.
- Governments in 12 countries across Africa, Asia, and South America currently use our software to deliver lifesaving healthcare to millions of people in need, track pandemic threats, and coordinate responses to large-scale emergencies.
- We are currently funded by USAID, the Global Fund, Gavi, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PAHO among others. We also have access to venture capital funding and recently landed a $13.3M investment that we are using to build our team and accelerate our growth.
- We are looking for an experienced professional that can help the company build a first-class Contracts and Grants Management function that meets the needs of our growing business and helps the company grow its global footprint.
- At Zenysis, we are proactive about ensuring a healthy work/life balance and invest heavily in learning and personal development. As a global company, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core parts of our values and how we conduct ourselves as a team.

**The role**:

- You will work with teams across the company to design and implement a first-class contract and grants management system that complies with relevant donor policies and processes and which will help the company reach global scale.
- You will support the company’s growth by working with our Business Development leaders to review new business opportunities (e.g. RFPs, RFIs, BAAs etc); liaise with partners to implement teaming agreements; support cost and price analysis; and develop competitive project cost proposals and project budgets.
- You will take the lead in managing day-to-day administration and oversight of the company’s contracts and grants and provide solution-based support to the multi-disciplinary teams implementing Zenysis projects around the world.

You will provide technical assistance and training on contract and grant management to teams across the company. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve the way we track project activities and program performance and report progress to our donors.
- You will be able to rigorously review and advise the company on the terms of grants and contracts, as well as compliance-related documentation mandated by funders like USAID, CDC, DOD. In addition, you will provide compliance reviews, mentoring, and support to Zenysis teams on prime and subcontract matters during program implementation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for managing all legal, financial, and administrative components of grants and contracts through the full award life cycle, ensuring the organization complies with donors’ terms and conditions, and all applicable rules and regulations.
- Serves as the primary awards liaison to internal and external constituencies.
- Supports grant and contract negotiations with primes and donors.
- Coordinates development of program budgets, sub-awards, consultancies and other contractual arrangements and oversees their administration.
- Supports costing and pricing analyses for new business opportunities.
- Supports project teams in submitting requests for contractual approvals (e.g., subaward approvals, approvals for international travel, key personnel, revisions to program descriptions and budgets, disposition instructions, etc).
- Ensures that project staff fully understand financial and administrative processes involved in the project budget cycle by providing leadership, mentoring and staff training.
- Forges and maintains trust and cooperation with partner organizations through regular communication, cooperation, and joint decision-making.
- Leads and coordinates company’s involvement in donor audits.
- Develops grant management and compliance tools such as operational manuals, internal processes, policies, regulations, templates etc to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s Degree in business administration, contract management, finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years USAID (and other USG) contracts and grants administration experience, including deep experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and USAID's Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR) and working knowledge of CPFF, T&M, FP, and/or IDIQ contracts.
- International development and/or international public health experience.
- Significant experience reviewing, negotiating and managing USG-funded, foundation, and multilateral development organizations awards.
- Advanced understanding of terms and conditions of funding age

  • Grant Finance Officer

    Found in: beBee S ZA - 4 weeks ago

    Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa Desmond Tutu Health Foundation Full time

    Desmond Tutu Health Foundation’s job vacancy, Career and Recruitment Job title : Grant Finance Officer jobs in Western Cape Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : March 22, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is currently recruiting for an experienced Grants Finance Officer to...

  • Development and Grants Officer

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa CBN South Africa Full time

    **Position Overview**: **Key Responsibilities**: **1. Grant Acquisition and Management**: - Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources. - Prepare and submit grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and deadlines. - Develop strong relationships with funders and...

  • Contract Specialist X2

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Transnet Full time

    **_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_** **_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_** **_Division._** **_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_** Post: E-mail: Fax: before the closing date of...

  • Divisional Manager

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

    **RESEARCH CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (RCD) DIVISION** **(CAPE TOWN OR PRETORIA OFFICE)** The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. The organisation prides...

  • Fund Development and Fundraising Manager

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Action Appointments Full time

    Based in Nyanga, Cape Town, The Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust seeks to appoint a **FUND DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING MANAGER** The Fund Development and Fundraising Manager will be responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating...

  • Contract Manager

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa ProServ Projects Full time

    We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager. This is a contract position based in Cape Town. Minimum Requirements: - Relevant Degree - At least 5 years experience as a contracts manager - Mining experience - Must reside in Cape Town

  • Contract Manager

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa MindMatch Consulting Full time

    **Purpose of the job**: To manage the procurement and contracting of the supply chain within the delegated framework of authority with administrative processes and procedures that are aligned with the organisational culture that is heavily dependent on volunteerism. **Responsibilities**: - Transform procurement of goods and services. - Automate processes...

  • Contracts Manager

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Talent Acquisition Consulting Full time

    Currently looking for a Contracts Manager from the renewable energies environment - who will be responsible for managing the overall Contract Managing Workstream of its portfolio of projects, and successful preparation and execution of those projects, in terms of HSE, budget, time schedule and performance criteria, quality, client satisfaction, risk and...

  • Contracts Manager

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Cape Town Labour Consultants Full time

    **CONTRACTS MANAGER** Division: GRP Direction: REN / Renewables International Remuneration: NP Level 13; market related. **Activities**: - Support the Development Team during the bidding phase to prepare term sheets and other relevant documentation linked to EPC and O&M Contractors. - Negotiate contracts with Contractors after award. - Leads and directs...

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Zenysis Full time

    Zenysis is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial management and strategy for our global company. This person will be responsible for developing and executing our financial strategy with specific attention to financial planning & budgeting, executive and board reporting, business analytics, management tools, financial operations,...

  • Contracts Manager

    7 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town Labour Consultants (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Activities: - Support the Development Team during the bidding phase to prepare term sheets and other relevant documentation linked to EPC and O&M Contractors. - Negotiate contracts with Contractors after award. - Leads and directs all contractual aspects of executing the project including risk assessment. - Having detail knowledge of the Power Purchase...

  • Professional Officer

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa City of Cape Town Full time

    ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE 24.03.2023 REFERENCE NUMBER EG 04/23 Ext SALARY **Basic Salary**: R 453 794 p.a DEPARTMENT Property Management DIRECTORATE ECONOMIC GROWTH Professional Officer - Conveyancing **Requirements**: - Relevant B degree in Property Studies or Legal field - Four (4) to five (5) years’ relevant conveyancing experience -...

  • Risk and Contracts Manager

    Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Tower Group Full time

    Our client based in Bellville is seeking a Risk and Contracts Manager to oversee the creation, execution, analysis, management and control of soft services and maintenance contractors across the account, including negotiating terms, monitoring compliance, and mitigating contract risks.The successful candidates' role and responsibilities:• Management of...

  • Risk and Contracts Manager

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 3 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Tower Group Full time

    Our client based in Bellville is seeking a Risk and Contracts Manager to oversee the creation, execution, analysis, management and control of soft services and maintenance contractors across the account, including negotiating terms, monitoring compliance, and mitigating contract risks.The successful candidates' role and responsibilities:• Management of...

  • Contracts Manager Building

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The-Recruiter Full time

    **Project details**: Our Client has 2 very challenging projects in the Clifton area consisting of 2 residential units to the value of R18 million and a further 6 residential units of R30 million This position as Contracts Manager reports to 2 Contracts Directors and is responsible for all site based activities and site based staff **Education...

  • Manager Decision Science

    7 days ago

    Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions Full time

    Our Client in the banking industry is looking for **a Manager in the area of Decision Science.** **Purpose Statement** - To ensure the objectives, plans, processes and standards within the (Collections, Recoveries and Account Management / Granting Model) function align with those of Credit Decision Support and Credit Management as a whole. - To manage and...

  • Professional Officer: Contract Management

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa City of Cape Town Full time

    ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE 19.05.2023 REFERENCE NUMBER WS 78/23 Ext SALARY R453 794.00 per annum (T12) DEPARTMENT Commercial Services DIRECTORATE WATER AND SANITATION Contract Management Professional Officer **Requirements**: - A relevant B degree (commerce, legal, engineering or other relevant to operations/directorate business area) - Three...

  • Professional Officer: Contract Management

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa City of Cape Town Full time

    ELIGIBILITY Suitably Qualified CLOSING DATE 17.05.2024 REFERENCE NUMBER SPE 24/24 External SALARY **Basic**: R478 299 -R570 387 p.a DEPARTMENT **Project Management Office**: (SPE) DIRECTORATE SPATIAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT Contract Management Professional Officer **Requirements**: - Relevant B degree (Commerce, Legal, Engineering,...

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Found in: beBee jobs ZA - 2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Zenysis Technologies Full time

    Zenysis Technologies's job vacancy, Career and RecruitmentJob title : Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Cape Town, South Africa jobs in Western CapeJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : May 17, 2024Quick Recommended LinksJobs by LocationJob by industries Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in South Africa....

  • Contract Administrator: 12 Month Contract

    4 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Scatec Full time

    Overview: Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global...