Legal Manager at Samancor Chrome

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 

• 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

• Adhere to the departmental budget

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Values

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

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

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• LLB degree or B.Proc
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate (7 years PQE)

Closing date: 08 November 2023