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Activities
The Legal Advisor Credit & Insurance position is responsible for:

• Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• To structure, negotiate and draft or review commercial contracts of a significant value for new or existing business, industry or joint venture matters within the ambit of the law, policies and procedures and management approvals.
• To provide legal advice on how to structure commercial transactions.
• To provide legal advice on issues concerning the operations, finance, strategy or reputation of the company.
• To provide legal support to business projects.
• To ensure compliance with legal policies and procedures.
• To ensure that the company’s best interests are protected in litigation matters.
• To manage litigation and commercial legal matters dealt with by external attorneys in South Africa and NBE countries.
• To lead the rollout of inhouse training session pertaining to various topics (including competition law, environmental law, health and safety law and contract law).
• To provide upskilling to interns on annual basis.
• To reduce legal spend and reduce reliance on external attorneys by doing as much of the legal work in-house.

Candidate Profile
To be successfull in this role, you have to the possess the following:

• Qualification level required for the position: Level 6 = Bachelor’s or equivalent level
• Technical skills required for the position: Strong legal advisory skills, contracting drafting and negotiation skills, excellent written and presentation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Behavioral competencies required for the position: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, along with others like time management, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence
• Language skills required for the position: English
• Certification required for the position: Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

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Activities
The incumbent will be responsible for performing the following duties and responsibilities:
Controlling and Reporting:

• To prepare and provide documents to the Credit Committee and ensure alignment to Financial Accounting Standards.
• To perform a Risk Assessment on all new customers (prior to entering into any commercial relationship). This must be based on Internal and External information.
• To analyse the Credit Results on a monthly basis and to provide the Accounts Receivable Manager with a guideline of ensuring accurate and prompt collections in lieu of critical risk elements.
• To provide an accurate and ongoing reconciliation of securities and approved Credit limits.
• To prepare, submit and examine reports pertaining to Customer Accounts Manager.
• To assist in the Credit application document verification process
• To manage sub-portfolio of customers within the credit control department.
• To manage Customer Accounts Banking Control portfolio.

Business Developments:

• Analyse customer financial situations to ascertain strengths and weaknesses and keep commercial teams informed.
• To establish a suitable Credit Limit for customers in line with delegation of authorities.
• To ensure guarantees in place in line with credit risk associated to the customer, or choose no risk payment terms (pre-payment)
• Manage the relationship with external service providers- credit bureau (Inoxico), all credit insurers(Garage Sure,CGIC,Lombard).
• To ensure Credit Insurance claims are submitted timeously to avoid repudiation due to late submission.
• To apply an ongoing reviewing methodology on all Credit limits within the various channels of trade and to monitor and report on all Credit limits changes.
• To ensure P&L budget objectives are adhered to with regards to Bad Debt Provision and Bad Debt write off.
• Establish a control framework (e.g. information systems access and authorities, delegation of Authorities, SOX controls to follow all request of file transfers to Litigation to have a managed approach to minimise the Bad Debt Provisions trader accounts).
• To establish controls/processes to manage Credit Risk exposure to reduce DSO and optimize Working Capital.
• To establish Classification Risk classes.
• Referral of all Acknowledgement of Debts requests to the Customer Account Manager/ Legal/Credit Committee.
• To ensure correct information for auditing purposes and provision plus WCR calculation.
• To define clear segregation of duties between the Credit/Business Support and Sales and Marketing teams.
• To establish and maintain a Credit Risk Policy in conjunction with Customer Accounts Manager, allowing Risk control (calculate and validate credit limits).
• To manage timeous annual credit reviews including:
• Preparation of approval memo for CDMS (9 customers above 20M$).
• Preparation of approval memo for Afrique Direct (16 customers above 4.8 M$).
• To implement clear rules on term setting/conditions of payment in order to minimise the bad debts and to optimise the cash flow from debtors.
• To define the rules in conjunction with Customer Accounts Manager of order blocking and release as per the Group Policy and in terms of Levels of Authority.
• To provide assistance to the Auditors on all requirements (for internal and external auditors).
• To build and maintain relationships with key internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• To ensure a well-managed Credit Risk Department regarding resource allocation and workload.

HSEQ:

• To ensure that Customer files safekeeping and are updated and kept up to date with the required documentation for the approval of accounts and limits.
• To ensure the safekeeping of all documents securing debt.

People management and development:

• To ensure sustainable motivation and talent development within the team.
• To regularly monitor team and individual results and identify problems.

Candidate Profile
The following qualification, skills and attributes are essential for success in this role:

• BComm (Accounting, Finance, Commerce) degree is a requirement
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience business related experience
• Understanding of Commercial Law
• Ability to analyse financial statements

Key competencies required: 

• Deciding and Initiating Action, 
• Adhering to Principles and Values, 
• Presenting and Communicating Information, 
• Analysing, Planning & Organising,
• Delivering Results,
• Leading and Supervision,
• Meeting of Customer expectations,
• Strong understanding of Credit Analysis and Policies.
• Good understanding of Risk Management Principles.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Technical competencies required: 

• Good working knowledge of Accounts Receivable module of Harmonie/SAP
• Good SAP report writing skills,
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Products
• People management skills is must have. 
• English is the working language
   

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Activities

• To provide leadership, governance and assurance for Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability (HSES) management across the SPV portfolio, ensuring compliance with legal, shareholder, lender and company requirements while supporting safe and sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall HSE and Environmental & Sustainability oversight across SPV operational assets, including Wind, Solar PV, 
• BESS and associated electrical infrastructure, to meet HSE, E&S KPI targets.
• Review, draft, and ensure the implementation of the Contractors and the Project Company HSE plans in compliance with the Company Rules, the local legislation, and International Standards. 
• Ensure the reporting on HSE matters and done accurate and timeously. 
• Coordinate legal compliance, permit obligations and company HSE requirements.
• Lead implementation and continual improvement of the HSE Management System.
• Provide contractor assurance through audits, inspections, reviews and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, sustainability and lender requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, audit activities and corrective action management.
• Monitor operational risks and escalate significant HSE concerns to management.
• Act as the SPV focal point for One Maestro governance, reporting and action management.
• Prepare and present HSE reports to management and SPV governance structures.
• Support emergency preparedness, operational readiness and management of change activities.

Candidate Profile

• Preferably Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental or equivalent qualification SACPCMP would be advantageous
• 7+ years’ combined HSE experience, preferably in the renewable energy environment or in industrial operations HSE and Security Management Systems
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, South African HSE legislation and environmental requirement in the operations of renewable energy projects and operational sites
• Experience managing HSE Management Systems, with Wind, Solar PV, BESS and substation operations, will be advantageous.
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of MS Project and Primavera project schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill and strong leadership, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in English. 
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site
• A valid Driver’s license