Legal Contracts Administrator

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000086/Chels

Date posted:

Monday, February 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za), requires applications for an organised, detail-orientated LEGAL CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR* on a Fixed Term Contract.

Purpose:
The main purpose of the job is to proactively provide administrative support to the Unit and Institute.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 / Matric equivalent
Minimum of 2 years’ experience within an administration role
Understanding of legal principles (advantageous)
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, with strong proven working knowledge of MS Excel is essential)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-orientated, with strong organizational skills
Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Analytical and effective problem-solving skills
Credit and Criminal Clear

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Maintain Register of all contracts with various information
Ensure all contract related documentation is filed correctly
Maintain register of due diligence and compliance records
Maintain Insurance register
Maintain necessary electronic filing records
Assist with SOP Register
Assist with Archiving
Performing various ADHOC tasks that may be required by the Head of Finance
Support Finance Unit with audits
Assisting with year-end audit both external and internal auditors as required
Maintaining electronic filing system
Additional duties as required such as special projects and assistance with audit requirements
Provide general administrative support as required

Additional Information:

This position will be based in Mowbray, Cape Town
12 months Fixed Term Contract
Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

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