Purpose of the job:
To provide Legal Counsel for Samancor Chrome and to ensure sound corporate governance and compliance with statutory requirements
Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles and Responsibilities:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status
PEOPLE
Manage allocated sub-ordinates:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Manage allocated sub-ordinates
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
CUSTOMERS
Maintain and improve relationships with all key stakeholders
Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Legal Management:
Manage all day to day legal issues which arise in the allocated business units
Oversee Corporate Governance to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
Manage claims brought against and instituted by the company
Assist with Crisis Management in terms of legal requirements
Comply with the Promotion and Access to information Act
Manage external service providers (External Legal counsel, Consultants, etc.)
Vet legal research and draft options
Assess legal contracts for business
Legal Agreements:
Manage significant corporate activity (i.e. Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Disposals)
Draft and negotiate core business agreements
Review legal issues pertaining to the business (Health and Safety, Procurement and Joint Ventures)
Financial Legislation:
Comply with statutory requirements
Audits:
Liaise with external and internal auditors
Implement effective internal controls and ensure Corporate Governance
GROWTH
Identify opportunities for further development arising from changes in legal practice
SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Prepare and manage budgets for the Legal Function
Workplace Competencies:
Skills:
Microsoft programs
Samancor Chrome systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES)
Apply case law and judicial precedents to business related issues
Assess legal contracts for business
Comply to legal requirements in business
Keep informed about current affairs related to one's own industry
Manage legal records
Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to crate evidence and maintain confidentiality
Administer the Legal Department electronic database
Prepare legal opinions
Identify and mitigate business risks
Legal Admin:
Operating computer systems
Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality
Knowledge:
Demonstrate an understanding of the South African Legal framework
Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business and the environment in which it operates
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of commercial transactions and how they are conducted
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the practical application of Company Law
Demonstrate an understanding of litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks
Demonstrate an understanding of business risks
Minimum Requirements:
LLB degree or B.Proc
Admitted Attorney or Advocate (7 years PQE)
8 year's relevant experience, preferably 3 years managerial experience
Closing Date: 23 September 2024
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