PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Assist Samancor Chrome’s General Counsel in attending to legal matters in the field of procurement (tender and contracts), vetting of contracts, dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration, basic company secretarial work and health & safety legislative adherence.

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 business, financial, 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 Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Formal feedback from General Counsel and nominated in-house customers

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Procurement:

• Advise on legal aspects pertaining to tenders
• Draft, negotiate, review and ratify contracts
• Monitor implementation of contracts
• Provide early warnings for breach
• Ensure notices in terms of the contracts are issued timeously
• Draft and update Samancor standard terms and conditions
• Draft templates for Samancor standard contracts

Legal Agreements:

• Draft, negotiate, review and ratify contracts
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions
• Inform stakeholders on changes to legislation and common law
• Analyse legal position and make recommendations in consultation with General Counsel and/or external legal Counsel
• Deal with day to day legal issues as they arise and as instructed

Policies and Procedures:

• Implement procurement policies and procedures
• Implement Group legal policies

Projects:

• As required and instructed

Dispute Resolution:

• Assist General Counsel in the negotiation, initiation, prosecution/defence, settlement of disputes, arbitration and litigation

Legal Resources and Admin:

• Maintain and update the Legal library and electronic resources
• Identify and maintain own files and records and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality
• Administer the Legal Department electronic database

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Section costs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 

Skills:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the South African Legal framework.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of procurement, commercial law and contracts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of company law.
• Demonstrate an understanding of dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles, the business and the environment in which it operates.
• 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) (as amended) and its application.