About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
SPARK values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose:
The Contracts & Projects Manager will be responsible for managing contractual relationships with IT vendors and coordinating the implementation of IT services and solutions across internal departments. This dual-role bridges the gap between contractual oversight and operational delivery, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and in line with contractual terms.
Reports to: Interim CIO
Responsibilities:
Contract Management:
- Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts with IT vendors and service providers.
- Monitor vendor compliance with contractual terms, SLAs, and regulatory requirements (e.g. POPIA, B-BBEE).
- Maintain a central repository of vendor contracts and related documentation.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors and address non-compliance or disputes.
Project Management:
- Plan and coordinate IT implementation projects involving third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Track progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to ensure successful delivery.
- Ensure alignment between vendor deliverables and internal business objectives.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Liaise between IT vendors and business units to ensure effective communication and change management.
- Facilitate user acceptance testing, training, and onboarding for new systems.
- Prepare and present project reports and updates to senior leadership.
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Law, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in project management, vendor management, or contracts administration.
- Strong knowledge of South African contract law, procurement regulations, and POPIA compliance.
- Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is essential.
- Experience with B-BBEE compliance and vendor assessments.
Preferred Experience:
- Exposure to IT service delivery, ERP, cloud services, or software deployment projects.
- Familiarity with tools like MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent project tracking systems.
SPARK offers:
- fair market linked remuneration
- performance-based annual bonuses and increases
- above average/good annual leave
- life, disability and funeral cover
- employee wellness support
- educational support & study leave
- individualised professional development, support and mentorship
- employee discount on school fees
- opportunities for career growth
Remuneration: Commensurate with skills and experience/market value
Position Type: Permanent/Full Time
Location: Rosebank, Gauteng
SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.
SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
