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Legal Officer (Mining) - AELA

• Posted 17 hours ago
• This position has been filled

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.

Skills Required