📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Hire Resolve is actively recruiting for a Legal Manager (Chrome/PGM Experience required) position in Rustenburg. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Law / Legal sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 10 - 15 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: Law / Legal• Location Preference: in Rustenburg
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Legal professionals like Legal Manager (Chrome/PGM Experience required) ensure justice and compliance. This role is essential for organizational and societal legal frameworks.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-Your extensive experience in Law / Legal qualifies you for leadership positions. This role offers the chance to shape industry practices and organizational direction.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Legal Manager (Chrome/PGM Experience required) position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 10 - 15 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor• Specific achievements in the Law / Legal field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Law / Legal sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Mining Reference: 206203
Vacancy Overview Employer: Hire Resolve
Job Description A prominent mining company based in North-West is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting mineral and corporate interests, and managing legal, contractual, litigation, and stakeholder risks within the mining environment.
Key Responsibilities - Provide functional leadership and direction for the legal department - Manage mining rights, prospecting rights, and permits in accordance with the Mining Privatization and Regulation Development Act (MPRDA) - Manage DMRE submissions, including Section 11, Section 102, renewals, and Mining Work Programme requirements - Ensure compliance with various regulations such as the MPRDA, MHSA, NEMA, NWA, Mining Charter, and B-BBEE Act - Manage Environmental Authorizations, Water Use Licences, Waste Licences, and Air Emissions Licences - Monitor and advise on changes in mining legislation, Mining Charter requirements, carbon tax, and royalty legislation - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including mining contractor, off-take, sale, transport, logistics, equipment hire, diesel supply, power, JV, and shareholder agreements - Draft and manage Service Level Agreements - Manage procurement contracts and ensure appropriate governance and anti-corruption compliance - Manage legal aspects of Social and Labour Plan requirements, including community development, local employment, and procurement - Handle land claims, surface rights disputes, resettlement matters, and access-related issues - Advise on royalty and community trust structures and community shareholding compliance - Manage litigation, arbitration, labor disputes, and regulatory appeals - Instruct and manage external attorneys, counsel, and advocates, including legal strategy and cost control - Manage Section 54 and Section 93 MHSA appeals, DMRE directives, and NEMA Section 28 directives - Manage legal risks related to investigative reporting, media, and community unrest - Act as Company Secretary and ensure compliance with the Companies Act - Maintain statutory records, board resolutions, minutes, and CIPC filings - Manage compliance relating to POPIA, FICA, and PAIA - Provide legal advice to the Board, EXCO, and relevant stakeholders - Advise on employment law, contractor versus employee risks, and union negotiations - Manage legal processes relating to disciplinary matters, retrenchments, and industrial action - Manage stakeholder and community-related legal risks within the mining operation
Requirements - LLB Degree - Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa - Membership of the Law Society of South Africa / Legal Practice Council - Minimum 10 years' experience within the mining industry (Chrome/PGM REQUIRED) - Experience with MPRDA applications and DMRE engagement - Experience drafting and negotiating mineral or chrome ore off-take agreements - Experience with SLP and Mining Charter compliance - Expert knowledge of the MPRDA, MHSA, NEMA, NWA, and Mining Charter - Valid Driver's License
Benefits - Salary: Negotiable - Paid Time Off (PTO) (If Applicable)
Application Process This role is open to highly qualified candidates. To apply, please contact Janoke Booysen or Menina Campher at Hire Resolve or via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email your CV to [Email hidden - Login to reveal]. Our client will review applications and contact suitable candidates within five days. If you are not suitable for this role, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.
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