PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for the functional leadership, direction, and compliance for the legal function at Samancor Chrome.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of baseline 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 Function through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Function: 

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget 
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Function
• 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

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction 

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Establishing, developing and directing the vision and strategic objectives for the legal function, which include the alignment of operations, organizational structure, people, processes and technology to the business strategy
• Approving policies and standards regulating key aspects of the legal functions by ensuring that processes are applied to monitor performance against policies and standards.
• Supporting the implementation of decisions taken by the Executive Committee
• Accepting responsibility for driving the legal function to meeting targets for the business
• Taking initiative to drive execution of the duties of Group Legal 
• Functionally reporting to the Executive for Group Legal and Compliance
• Determining the internal management framework and establishing a measurement process for functions managed.
• Reporting on performance at various executive forums.
• Managing control of operations and critical review of the performance of functions managed
• Develop strategies and processes to improve on an ongoing basis.
• Ensuring alignment with core business of Samancor.
• Ensuring that the organisation adheres to the applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensuring that organisational legal matters are managed properly, efficiently and that the relevant and respective interested parties are informed and given proper advice and guidance
• Overseeing delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities. 
• Initiating strategies for driving profession and customer centric behaviours in the business
• Management of key Joint Ventures, Corporate Secretarial Matters and Group Compliance
• Engaging with other strategic functions to contribute toward the creation of step change in the performance of the organisation.
• Developing relationships with key clients at Executive and other levels to maintain best practices
• Managing communication of the overall group legal, compliance and company secretarial function strategy and direction throughout the organisation to enhance implementation.
• Championing initiatives to attract, coach and retain key talent to build high performance culture within the team
• Directing operations to ensure that policies and procedures are being applied uniformly; that goals, objective and performance standards are met.
• Ensuring compliance with sound corporate governance principles and related mining sector legislation
• Establishing performance contracts with direct reports, monitor performance and provide feedback.

GROWTH 

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Business Unit costs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 

Skills: 

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES)

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

Key customers: 

• CEO, Exco External Law firm, External Interested Parties