Legal Manager (Compliance and CoSec) (JHB North)

2024/10/18
Reference Number
SCR/COR/LEG005
Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

Managing Samancor Chrome group compliance, and company secretarial function at Samancor Chrome.

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 the Department:

  • Ensure an enabling climate/culture
  • Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
    • Labour complement in line with budget 
    • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
  • Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
  • Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
    • Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
  • Conduct recruitment interviews
  • Facilitate training sessions

CUSTOMERS   

  • Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
  • Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Company Secretarial and Compliance:

  • Attend to various filings at CIPC (eg change of directors, file annual returns, etc)
  • Comply with beneficial ownership
  • Maintain share registers
  • Perform secretarial duties for various committees, board and shareholder meetings
  • Compliance with BBBEE requirements
  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption – policy drafting, research develop training programmes
  • Occupational Health and Safety – policy drafting, research, develop training
  • Ensure compliance with relevant Legal Practice Act and legislation.
  • Ensure compliance with Companies Act
  • Drafting agreements, policies, etc
  • Facilitate training sessions
  • General assistance to the HOD, and ad hoc duties as assigned by the HOD

AML / FICA Compliance

  • Perform an oversite role over the FICA Compliance Officer in respect of the onboarding of clients
  • Submit risk returns to the FIC on a regular basis
  • Conduct AML / FICA research, Interpret and apply AML legislation and regulations
  • AML onboarding induction training:  Develop fit-for-purpose training material and facilitate AML induction training
  • Assist the FICA onboarding officer with the more technical part of the onboarding process.  This requires a good understanding of beneficial ownership of companies, as well as the ability to determine who exercises effective control over a company

GROWTH

  • Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE   

  • Manage 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, SAP, Coupa)
  • Good Presentation Skills
  • Strong Communication skills (verbal and written)

Knowledge:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the different entity types, how they operate and general governance.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of MOI’s and Shareholder agreements.
  • Company law knowledge and exposure.
  • Drafting experience with regards to policies, procedures, committee mandates, agreements, etc.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of BBBEE compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Legal Practice.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of anti-bribery and corruption.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as Mine Health and Safety act.

  

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

  • LLB Degree
  • 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably 4-6 years company secretarial experience at a reputable company
  • Company law knowledge and exposure

Additional qualifications:

  • CGISA / Chartered Secretary qualification
  • Preferable Post-Graduate Diploma in Compliance / Certificate in Compliance
  • Governance

Closing Date: 24 October 2024

Work Level
Senior
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
JHB North