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Intern: Vendor Management Admin

Date:  15 Jul 2026
Location: 

Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Company:  Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

Under general supervision, performs a limited variety of clerical duties for functional groups involving compiling and arranging data, making standard computations, processing and coding documents and maintaining records and files.  Routines are generally prescribed and supervision is readily available.

What will make you successful in this role?

  • IT Contract Management Admin
    • Facilitating the re-contracting process for IT services
    • Managing the filing process of all contracts
    • Administering NDAs for individuals and corporations
    • Managing vendor correspondence as required
    • Maintaining continuous interaction with relevant stakeholders to ensure sourcing aligns with negotiated agreements.
    • Assisting in cost saving initiatives.
  • Vendor Engagement Forum Coordination.
    • Coordinating forums and associated meetings with relevant stakeholders, including tracking and reporting attendance confirmations, and preparing meeting documents (agenda, minutes)
  • RFx coordination
    • Assisting in the administration of IT Sourcing (RFI, RFP, and RFQ) processes, ensuring compliance with Sanlam policies
  • Vendor/Supplier Onboarding
    • Collecting necessary documents to ensure vendors are onboarded in accordance with Sanlam’s sourcing policy.
  • B-BBEE Administration
    • Ensuring vendors maintain the desired B-BBEE level
    • Accurately recording and frequently updating vendors’ B-BBEE information
  • AI and digital initiatives
    • Completion of targeted AI learning pathways and 
    • Effective use of AI/digital tools in day-to-day tasks.
    • Contribution to team AI/digital use case implementation 

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree - Preferably in Procurement and Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce

 

Experience

  • Minimum Working experience in Administration.
  • Participating in AI / automation initiatives.

 

Knowledge and Skills

  • Use of AI
  • Processing transactions and conduct simple calculations Data collection and analysis
  • Record keeping, filing and maintenance of databases Maintain work standards and quality verification

Knowledge and Skills

Reporting and Administration
Technologies
Problem Tracking Tool
Business Requirements Definition
Client Delivery

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing dependently
Decision quality - Contributing dependently
Action orientated - Contributing dependently
Optimises work processes - Contributing dependently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing dependently
Collaborates - Contributing dependently
Cultivates innovation - Contributing dependently
Customer focus - Contributing dependently
Drives results - Contributing dependently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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