As a Junior Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the mining group of companies and business units are in compliance with legislation.

Detail:
Company: Mining
Location: JHB North
Date Posted: 4th August 2020
Industry: Mining
Nationality: South African
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Qualifications: Relevant Law Degree
Assignment: Permanent

Job Description:
General Company Secretarial duties required
One will be required to act independently as Company Secretary for the company’s dormant companies and ensure legal compliance pursuant thereto
Understand legislation relating to SHEQ and advise the business on application and compliance
Interpret formal feedback from General Counsel and identified persons
Inform customers of changes to legislation and the common law

Compliance with legislation in regards to: Companies Act 2008
Consumer Protection Act 2008
“SHEQ” legislation, including:
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Mines Health and Safety Act
National Environmental Management Act
Air Quality Control Act
National Water Act
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act

Act as trustee for the company’s Rehabilitation Trust and Pension Fund
Draft all documents relating to the disposal, acquisition, transfer and subdivision of immovable property
Negotiate, draft, comment on, and ratify legal agreements as required
Provide legal advice on labour related issues
Assist General Counsel in the initiation, prosecution/defence, settlement of major legal disputes
Assess legal contracts for business and comply to legal requirements.

Minimum Requirements:
Relevant Degree
At least 5 yrs experience in law
Experience within the mining sector
Demonstrate an understanding of the South African Legal framework, including court process, case law and legislation
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
Experience and knowledge of of the Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application
Understanding of basic business principles and the environment in which it operates
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the practical application of Company Law
Demonstrate an understanding of dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks
Knowledge of procurement, commercial law and contracts

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who do NOT meet the requirements of a specific position applied for, cannot be assured of a personal response, but we will certainly keep your CV on file for future reference.