Commercial Lawyer

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 09.10.2025

CLOSING DATE: 30.10.2025

DEPARTMENT: SERVICES

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide strategic legal and commercial support across the Groups South African operations, with a focus on contractual, procurement, governance, compliance, and risk management matters. The role ensures effective oversight of commercial arrangements, advises on legal and regulatory obligations, and supports key functions to safeguard the Companys interests, mitigate risks, and enable sound business decision-making.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4 is essential
• Completed LLB Degree is essential
• Computer Literacy (MS Officer package) is essential
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate in South Africa is essential
• At least 4-6 years post qualification experience in commercial law is essential
• Experience in the mining industry is desirable
• Experience at dealing with government departments such as DMR, DEAT, DWAF and local authorities is desirable
• Extensive Mining law experience is essential
• Administrative experience in legislative compliance, asset and contract management as well as general administrative functions, preferably within a legal department is essential
• Knowledge of BEE legislation and regulations is essential

COMPETENCIES:

• In depth knowledge of Mining Charter, B-B BEE Act and codes of good practice
• Conflict Management and negotiation skills
• Strong Emotional Intelligence
• Demonstrable commercial legal background
• Knowledge of Precious Metals Act
• Knowledge of Informal Land Rights Act
• knowledge of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA)
• Knowledge of Mine - and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of general commercial laws including but not limited to Companies Act, POPI, insolvency law

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provide legal opinions, draft and review contracts, agreements, and framework arrangements to safeguard the companys interests.
• Negotiate and document terms and conditions to minimise risk, liability, and reputational exposure.
• Advise on corporate governance, Companies Act, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct due diligence on contractual agreements, suppliers, and potential fronting risks.
• Support the business with legal input on HR, IR, training, IT, environmental, safety, property medical matters etc.Draft and review commercial agreements
• Develop, standardise, and implement contract management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Review tenders, procurement strategies, modifications/amendments, breaches, and termination notices.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and operations to align commercial agreements with company objectives.
• Liaise with external legal resources and regulators as required.
• Mediate contractual disputes, propose remedial solutions, and manage litigation risk.
• Monitor changes in legislation (e.g., Companies Act, MPRDA, B-BBEE, Mine Health & Safety, Environmental, POPIA, FAIS, FICA, PAJA) and advise management accordingly
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, legal, and compliance risks across the business.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, codes of conduct, and compliance requirements.
• Provide oversight and reporting on supplier diversity, BEE compliance, and enterprise development initiatives.
• Assist with policy development, approval frameworks, resolutions, and ethical standards.
• Support transformation, process optimisation, and change management initiatives to drive business improvement.

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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