Senior Contract Resourcing Manager

Role Overview

• Ensure adequate and appropriate management Third Party supplier (capacity and capability)
• Working closely with CIO’s, Business Managers and Change Managers to support onboarding, engagement, and ongoing delivery of contract resources
• Manage relationships with third‑party suppliers to ensure seamless operational delivery aligned to Absa standards
• Work in collaboration with Procurement to ensure strategic alignment of third‑party supplier spend
• Identify, formulate, and implement strategic opportunities for third‑party optimisation and cost‑saving initiatives
• Ensure all contracting resources are engaged in line with Group policies, frameworks, and issued guidance
• Manage and resolve material escalations raised by Line Managers to ensure timeous remediation and adherence to agreed SLAs
• Communicate and enforce contract resource management processes across Absa Bank
• Track spend against allocated budgets, including overtime and accruals
• Produce monthly reporting on contract resource headcount by business area and employee category
• Validate and benchmark rates against internal market standards

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree (relevant field)
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within procurement, finance, or workforce management
• At least 2 years’ experience managing third‑party or contingent contract resources
• Strong administrative and reporting capability (SAP BW advantageous)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management expertise
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Benefits

• Equal opportunity, affirmative action employer