Hear from professionals who have thrived in contracting roles, sharing their experiences; challenges overcome, and the pride that comes from meaningful contributions to successful projects.
Anusha Gondi
Contract professional, DXC Technology Company
What do you enjoy most about your contracting career?
I enjoy facing challenges, helping business and finance teams to have a deeper understanding of a contract and finding the words to benefit and protect company.
What advice would you give someone considering a career in contracting?
Communication is key, know what you want to convey to the other party, be precise about your communication, and verbally dexterous. These qualities will take us long way in this career.
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Matt Burr Dixon
Associate Director - CMO-Contract, EY Johannesburg
What do you enjoy most about your contracting career?
I enjoy the fact that it requires collaboration with multiple global stakeholders as well as an understanding of multiple disciplines, to ensure the operationalization of contracts resulting in added value. I meet new people, build new relationships and continuously develop myself and others.
What advice would you give someone considering a career in contracting?
Having a legal background is beneficial, but what becomes more important over time through experience is fully understanding organisational operations and how to deliver value. In my case, recruiting, leading and developing people has become a key role. As has being able to articulate the value to Contract Management in practical terms to enable the growth of the organization.
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Anita Eales
Associate Contract Manager, Accenture
How did you first get started in contracting?
Working in Project Management and liaising with our Contract Manager on various contract changes, I grew to understand the necessities and developed the accuracy needed to advance my role.
What do you enjoy most about your contracting career?
I really enjoy the variety in Contract Management. You get to see what's happening at an account level and you have the power to influence the overall quality and efficiency of the account.
What advice would you give someone considering a career in contracting?
‘Manage Up’ - demonstrate your full capability and pay attention to business practices from management’s perspective to greater understand the what, why and when needed to make decisions.
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Albert Schot
Founder, Schot Sarl
What do you enjoy most about your contracting career?
I have always been curious and loved complexity. I enjoy the changes and variations, and mostly, the contact with other persons.
What advice would you give someone considering a career in contracting?
Being a people person is a strong asset. Having curiosity, courage, good common sense, strong ethics and a healthy ambition are key to success.
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