We are seeking a professional legal officer to join our team on site (mine) in Limpopo.
Main job function
- Legal Support & Advice
- Contract and Document Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- People & Stakeholder Management
- Labour & Employee Relations
- Operations & Performance Management
- Resource & Budget Utilisation
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Additional Responsibilities: Uphold safety, health, and environmental standards across all activities.
- Perform any other duties reasonably required to enhance the legal function or organisational objectives.
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent.
- Admission as an attorney advantageous.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Experience/Criteria
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Legal Officer or similar in the Mining Industry.
- Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and mining-related legal documentation.
- Experience in mine site regulatory compliance, disputes, and litigation advantageous.
- English: Fully Proficient.
- Sepedi: Verbally Proficient advantageous.
- Fanakalo: Verbally Proficient advantageous.
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Strong knowledge of South African law, including contract law, corporate law, employment law, commercial law, regulatory compliance, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and legal terminology.
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., FICA, POPIA, PAIA, etc).
- Strong knowledge of with mining industry regulations, including health and safety standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex contract terms and negotiate agreements.
- Excellent Administration Skills.
- Attention to detail and able to maintain accurate and organised records and documentation.
- Strong organisational skills, time-management, and ability to multitask.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive information ethically with integrity and discretion.
- Proactive and self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
Additional Requirements:
- Medically fit to work on a mine.
Salary:
R 500 – R800 CTC pa
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.