Legal Support & Advice:

• Provide accurate and timely legal guidance across operational areas to support informed decision-making and ensure compliance.
• Interpret legal documents, contracts, and regulatory requirements, advising on potential legal implications.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the mining sector and advise accordingly.
• Support the management of legal risks by identifying potential issues and recommending mitigation strategies.

Contract and Document Management:

• Draft, review, and manage legal agreements, policies, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, amendments, and finalisations with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Maintain comprehensive and organised records of legal documents, correspondence, and compliance registers.
• Facilitate the proper closure and archiving of legal documents in line with company procedures.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

• Assist in implementing compliance frameworks aligned with mining, environmental, and health & safety laws.
• Conduct regular compliance assessments and support remedial actions for non-conformance.
• Monitor and report on compliance issues, advising management on corrective steps.

People & Stakeholder Management:

• Promote adherence to the ‘Code of Conduct’ and support initiatives that foster a culture of integrity.
• Assist management in developing training programs to enhance legal awareness.
• Contribute to creating a high-performing, positive, and ethical work environment.
• Manage relationships with internal departments, external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication.

Labour & Employee Relations:

• Support efforts to achieve employment equity targets, including HDSA and gender representation.
• Promote discipline and professionalism, ensuring safety protocols are actively enforced.
• Assist in managing labour stability through positive engagement and stakeholder relationships.

Operations & Performance Management:

• Participate in routine safety activities and training, ensuring a compliant work environment.
• Manage workload priorities, adapt to organisational changes, and, where applicable, oversee employee schedules and responsibilities.
• Identify deviations or non-conformances, implementing corrective actions and tracking department performance against targets.
• Participate, support and, where applicable oversee, overtime, standby, and shift work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., BCEA).

Resource & Budget Utilisation:

• Work within allocated budgets, optimising resource utilisation, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and waste reduction efforts.

Strategic & Policy Development:

• Assist in developing and refining the organisation’s legal and compliance strategies.
• Ensure all activities are aligned with company policies and applicable legislation.
• Escalate non-compliance issues promptly for resolution.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish effective communication channels across teams to promote transparency.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with government, industry partners, and other stakeholders.

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.