Fresh Vacancies at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Accurate stock receipts (Physical stock / System) with relevant documentation and SAP updates.
• Accurate stock issuing (Physical stock / System) with relevant documentation and SAP updates.
• Supplier goods returns.
• Overseeing forklift driver.
• Adherence warehouse department procedures.
• Adherence to FEFO principles.
• Daily maintenance and on SAP B1 and ECC (WMS).
• Maintain a safe, neat and Tidy work environment (clean as you go).
• Complete delegated activities.
• Compliance to document traceability and filling.
• Daily Cycle Counts.
• Forklift / reach truck duties.
• Compliance to export Procedure.
• Manage the receipts and transfers of reworks to/from production.
• Samples to technical departments.
• Quarterly audited stock wall to wall counts.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric or Experience in similar field
• Minimum of years related work experience in a sales and food and beverage industry would be an advantage.
• Understanding and knowledge of MS Office and fully computer literate.
• Drivers licence will be an advantage.

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Job Description    

• Apply Good Manufacturing Principles
• Prepare fruit juice blends based upon Daily Production Instruction
• Picking yard to be neat at all times
• Stack empty containers/pallets orderly and safely
• Perform daily forklift inspections and drive forklift as required
• Transfer raw materials to blending tank and record relevant information as requested on DPI
• Perform equipment Cleaning in Place (CIP) as per instruction and record on CIP log sheet
• Strive towards zero harm

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade
• Minimum of 2 years related work or chemical plant experience
• Knowledge of SHE principles
• Forklift License
• Understanding and knowledge of MS Office and fully computer literate

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Job Description    

• Select, consolidate and move raw material stock to production plant
• Move raw materials and finished goods within the plant and the final goods warehouse
• Load stock onto vehicles and offload vehicles
• Pull and stack packaging materials, raw materials and finished goods onto pallets
• Assist in stock counts
• Perform daily forklift checks and report any deviations
• Sack and store materials to ensure that housekeeping, demarcated areas and safety standards are maintained
• Ensure timeous movement of all items requested
• Strive towards Zero harm

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric/ Grade 12 qualification
• Valid Forklift licence
• Literacy in English, both orally and in writing
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) and Food Safety(HACCP) 

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Job Description    

• Compilation, verify and processing document packs – Purchase Order, GRN, signed D/note or Job completion certificate, quotation and Tax invoice.
• Check, match and accurately process invoices and credit notes in the Accounting systems, post batches daily in order to effect payment timeously.
• Ensure invoices are properly authorised in accordance with levels of authority and allocated to correct Supplier and GL codes.
• Check and process against the GRN no invoice account, all proforma invoice to be followed up and VAT processed where applicable, all cleared within 2 months.
• Co-ordinate the resolution of supplier queries on accounts payable – no items longer than 2 months.
• Prepare the accruals listing, based on open P.O. list and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Processing payment run, EFT extract from Syspro and upload directly onto FNB.
• Prepare monthly supplier reconciliation packs, must include AP Trial Balance, supplier statement and original invoices/credit notes, PO and GRN.
• Send remittance advices to supplier after completion of payment run.
• Monitor supplier bank levels, credit limits and maintain vendor files.
• Complete application forms for new vendor accounts.
• Ensure BBBEE certificates are valid and up to date and AP system and BBBEE register is updated.
• Comply with accounts payable policies and processes.
• Prepare Ad hoc reports when required.
• Assisting auditors both internal and external during audits.
• General office administration duties.
• Ensure company policy, procedures and group SHEQ standards are adhered to and maintained.
• Act as back for Foreign Creditors.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Diploma or equivalent qualification will be advantage.
• Minimum 3 years working experience as a Creditors Administrator.
• Knowledge of Syspro.
• Competent in MS Office.

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Job Description    

• Develops safety programs/campaigns that will enhance a positive safety culture among the entire workforce.
• Ensure that the organization maintains its ISO9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications through conducting departmental internal audits and ensuring that all findings are addressed.
• Develops and reviews all risk assessments related to our plants, processes, environment, and safety of employees.
• Coordinates and leads the incident investigations for all plant and customer-related incidents, ensuring that root causes are identified and corrected to prevent recurrence.
• Reports on a monthly basis the company performance in relation to safety, health, environment and quality.
• Responsible for evaluating quality control results on a daily basis and advising the management on QC deviations observed.
• Identifies continuous improvement Projects that enhances the SHEQ performance of the company.
• Implements efficient document control to ensure that only valid documents are utilized across the whole organization.
• Ensures that all applicable occupational hygiene surveys are conducted to safe guard the safety and health of all employees.
• Works with contractors and service providers and maintain the contractor management processes.
• Responsible for ensuring that all legal appointments are in place that the company complies with all relevant SHE regulations.
• Responsible for generating non-conformance findings and reports in the applicable database.
• Ensures that all factory statutory inspections are conducted as prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ensures that the man-job specification for all company occupations are reviewed to ensure that they are still relevant/valid for the occupation.
• Schedules the yearly medical surveillance for employees in liaison with the appointed medical services provider and/or Wellness Manager.
• Sources appropriate PPE in line with identified hazards and risks to mitigate the effects of the hazards on the well-being of employees.
• Develops and implements new SHEQ standards based on company requirements.
• Contribute to the AECI Group SHEQ forum by been part of a syndicate group.
• Implementation of Food Safety Management system (FSSC/ISO 22000).

Qualifications & Experience    

• Relevant tertiary health and safety qualification or equivalent.
• Food industry experience will be advantageous.
• ISO 9001 & ISO 45001 standard implementation is desirable.
• Must be computer literate.
• Knowledge of the OSH Act.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Basic knowledge of a food safety standard such as HACCP and/or FSSC/ISO 22000.

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Job Description

Vehicle:

• Complete a vehicle check list on a daily basis before and after each delivery and/or collect. Report any defects. Responsible for driving the vehicle within the law.
• Assist local authorities in emergency situations involving incumbent’s vehicle.
• Ensure cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and outside. Ensure vehicle parked correctly in designated area and that it is locked at the end of each day.
• Inform Team Leader when vehicle is due for service. Assists Despatch Team Leader when reporting breakdown details.
• Report accidents or injuries to Despatch Team Leader or Warehouse Team Leader immediately.
• Responsible for vehicle’s petro card and for refuelling the vehicle as and when required.

Deliveries:

• Makes on average 1 delivery trip per day to different Depots.
• In season, on occasion, required to carry out driving responsibilities beyond normal hours.
• Checks load on vehicle corresponds to respective transfer documents and/or delivery notes. Signs the transfer note acknowledging that stock loaded on the vehicle is correct.
• Ensure that load on vehicle is safely and securely positioned. Assist with loading and offloading of vehicle. Ensure customer’s load is delivered timeously.
• Ensure that incumbent is in possession of necessary transfer document and/or delivery note/s as well as hazchem documentations and TREM cards.
• Ensure that transfer documents and/or delivery notes are signed by the receiving Depots and that they are returned to the Admin Assistant.
• Confirms and signs for any delivery discrepancies. Required to work safely and neatly at all times.

Company Cellphone:

•  Required to look after and use the company provided cellphone in a responsible manner.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum education Grade 12
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in distribution, production or warehousing as a Heavy Duty (Code 14) Driver.
• Must have at least 2 years’ driving experience with a heavy duty vehicle.
• Will require up to 1 week’s full time training.
• Required to drive a heavy duty vehicle, be medically fit to drive and be in possession of a valid Code 14 (heavy duty) driver’s license.
• Must be in possession of a valid PDP and Hazchem driving permit.
• Ability to drive a forklift and must be in possession of a valid forklift driver’s license and must be medically fit to drive a forklift.
• Must maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift to have the forklift driver’s license renewed successfully.
• Very accurate and able to work under pressure.
• Possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Possess a sound knowledge of all Acts, i.e. hazardous chemicals road transportation, etc.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven.
• Must be able to report to a Despatch Team Leader.
• Computer literate with basic computer skills.
• Must be safety orientated.

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Job Description    

• Assist with operational / execution and technical support activities and tasks within the Group IT department.
• Work on real-world projects that impact the efficiency and productivity of AECI’s operations.
• To assist with the daily operational activities within the Group IT department.
• To ensure all day to day activities are dealt with in a courteous, accurate & timely manner, adhering to current business standards.
• Apply theoretical knowledge in the workplace.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental regulations.

Qualifications & Experience    

• A completed BSc or BEng in Computer Science, Software Engineering; or Computer Engineering at Undergraduate, Honours and Masters level.
• 0 – 1 years’ work experience.
• South African citizens with no criminal record
• Must be between the ages 18 to 35
• Medically fit.

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Job Description    

Trichoderma Production:

• Meet production targets timeously.
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of Trichoderma production activities in co-operation with the Technical Dept.
• Ensure low levels of production losses, both normal and abnormal and conduct troubleshooting to determine root causes.
• Observe, monitor and communication production bottlenecks to the Trichoderma Leading Hand.
• Ensure all equipment utilised is kept to a high level of order and efficiency.
• Ensure the isolation maintenance and purification of mother cultures for production, quality control and intellectual property purposes.
• Assist with the continuous evaluation and improvement of the protocol under the guidance of the Microbial Team Leader.

Production Management of other Niche Microbial Products:

• Assist the Microbial Team Leader with the management of the production and stock levels based on set sales targets as and when required.
• Ensure the isolation, maintenance and purification of mother cultures for production, quality control and intellectual property purposes.
• Assist the Microbial Team Leader with the drafting, implementation and management of the cleaning and production schedules.

Administration:

• Assist with the preparation and execution of the monthly stock takes for the Trichoderma production facility and QC Lab.
• Adhere to and maintain the hard copy and electronic document filing systems in an orderly and optimal manner.

Housekeeping:

• Ensure effective housekeeping and deep cleaning in accordance with the laboratory cleaning procedures.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and order in the laboratories ensuring that satisfactory sterilisation has been achieved with the use of thorough cleaning techniques and effective disinfectants.
• Be prepared to assist team members with maintenance of the high level of cleanliness and order in the laboratories.
• Perform other housekeeping tasks for which the incumbent is competent.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

• On occasion is required to carry out ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as instructed by the Microbial Team Leader and/or Management within reason.
• Assist with the planting/execution of and harvesting/processing of trials, including the preparation of greenhouses and seeds for trials.
• Processing samples for trial purposes, including sorting, washing, drying, labelling and measuring of different parameters as requested.
• Assist in the Quality Control Lab with the analysis of samples, for which the incumbent is competent, including but not limited to; Solvita, Root staining, Myco spore wash & count, Plate Count Method.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum Grade 12 with post matric diploma or certificate focussed on Bio-technology or related scientific field. B.Sc. or Technical Science degree in Industrial Microbiology advantageous.
• Must have a minimum of 1 years’ work experience in a commercial setting in a similar role.
• Must possess a sound working knowledge of microbial culturing and upkeep of cultures.
• Must have a sound knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems requirements advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and must be medically fit to drive.
• Must be able to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and be self-motivated.
• Possess a sound knowledge of laboratory administration, laboratory procurement and laboratory servicing needs.

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Job Description

Required outputs: Functional

• Pick products as per order instruction
• Housekeeping
• Adherence to company policies and procedures
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety as well as ISO standards and work instructions
• Assist with stock takes
• Apply the FEFO principle (First expired, First Out)
• Assist Warehouse Assistants with Warehouse tasks
• Receiving of deliveries
• Document control
• Assist Drivers with logistical functions
• Accurate product picking
• Conduct daily forklift and reachtruck checks
• Achieve 100% order fill
• Stock management
• Reporting of any damaged or broken equipment to supervisor
• Available to work overtime as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in a warehouse environment
• Forklift licence
• Reachtruck licence
• Knowledge of SHE principles

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Job Description

Required outputs: Functional

• Proficient with database processes and usage
• Meticulous execution of warehouse department procedures
• Ensuring adherence to FEFO principle (First expired, First Out)
• Monitoring/verifying physical stock movement with relevant documentation with compliance to product storage conditions and timeous customer deliveries
• Supporting the various aspects of logistics, inventory management and distribution within the warehouse
• Implement proper inventory control measures to minimize loss and damage when failures are raised
• Update procedures when changes to processes are implemented
• Updating and reporting on monthly expiring stock and executing on action plans
• Daily master data monitoring and maintenance on SAP B1
• Supporting management with subcontracting management
• Compliance to document traceability
• Conduct daily Cycle Counts
• Take part in quarterly wall to wall counts
• Support management with training function
• Close out audit findings
• Compliance to export regulation
• Supporting all functions with timeous closeout of all warehouse queries (finance, Quality etc.)
• Stand in for other warehouse administrative functions as needed
• Consignment stock management

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience in a warehouse environment
• Knowledge of SHE principles
• Understanding and knowledge of MS Office and full computer literate
• Previous experience with SAP
• Motor vehicle licence will be an added advantage

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Job Description

Required outputs: Functional

Stock:

• Monitor stock levels; communicate discrepancies noted w.r.t. stock shortages. Ensure that the FIFO system is strictly adhered to w.r.t. stock.

Dispatch of Goods:

• On receipt of documentation request Materials Handlers to pick product per order for dispatch.
• Ensure all product for dispatch has been correctly picked and that quantities correspond with documentation and that no damaged product is picked for delivery or loaded onto trucks for delivery.
• Ensure products are picked timeously to prevent delays in loading and dispatch of trucks to do deliveries
• Ensure all cargo is checked and verified before wrapping takes place.
• Ensure trucks are loaded prior to close of business daily (where possible) and also on availability of stock.
• Ensure accurate final checks
• Ensure safe unloading and loading of 3rd party transporters as per policy and procedures.
• Ensure 3rd party trucks and company trucks are legal, i.e. properly licensed, signage and relevant permits are in place.
• Regular communication with Depots w.r.t. delivery performances.
• Monitor return of documentation once deliveries/collections are complete, record differences between quantities declared as being delivered or collected and delivery notes
• Ensure compliance with Road Transport Act and legislation pertaining to transport of dangerous chemicals.
• Ensure proper treatment w.r.t. return of damaged goods.
• Adhere to all legislation relating to transport of agro chemicals and transportation in general.
• Adherence to standard loading regulations.

Stock Control:

• Assist with stock takes on site. Carry out daily cycle counts each morning after trucks have departed with deliveries of stock including reconciliation thereof and strive to minimise stock levels, stock damages and shrinkage.
• Act as back up for Warehouse Team Leader
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance thereof and ensure good warehouse practice.
• Appreciate the importance of customer satisfaction and responding to this accordingly.
• Ensure all returned products are sealed, have not expired and that they are in an acceptable condition.
• Ensure all broken or leaking products are replaced or returned to the supplier/s.
• Supervise staff complement under the control of the Dispatch Team Leader.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum education Grade 12.
• Diploma relating to supervision and/or Warehouse distribution advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in logistics, distribution, production or warehousing as a Dispatch Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Prior supervisory experience advantageous.
• Previous experience in stock management systems, e.g. Syspro or SAP R3 is required.
• Possess good customer relationship skills
• Possess a sound knowledge of all Acts, i.e. hazardous chemicals, road transportation, etc.
• Must be able to drive a forklift
• Computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Knowledge of .Net advantageous
• Working knowledge of Syspro
• Must be a team player
• Must be safety oriented.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven

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Job Description    

• Refuse removal
• General cleaning in and around the factory
• Assist in cleaning process and filling equipment and machinery
• Pack boxes of finished products onto pallets
• Wrap top sheet over pallet
• Wrap plastic around whole pallet
• Move pallets to designated areas in factory

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric/ Grade 12 qualification
• Literacy in English, both orally and in writing
• Exposure to production environment

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Job Description    

3rd Party Suppliers:

• Ensure signed MOU and SOP in place with each supplier.
• Build and improve supplier relationships.
• Bi-weekly communicate to update prices and stock availability.
• Explore and implement joint marketing opportunities.
• Improve delivery timelines.

Order Process Flow:

• Manage and maintain the transparent Khula order platform.
• Provide daily feedback to Khula/Farmers on orders.
• Ensure 80% of deliveries are done within 7 days.
• Manage each process from purchase order to delivery.
• Improve and find better ways to shorten delivery time.
• Communicate with and involve the AECI Plant Health Crop and Technical Advisors in Khula projects.
• Manage and maintain the Khula kiosk.
• Manage the orders and deliveries on contract growing farmers and organised buying groups.

Marketing:

• Plan Farmers’ days and town hall meetings.
• Liaise with Crop Advisors/Regional Sales Managers on Crop Advisor meetings and activities in each area.
• Schedule monthly meetings with the Khula Marketing Team.

Training:

• Train Depot personnel and AECI Plant Health Sales Administrators as well as 3rd party suppliers.

Customer Complaints:

• Assist the Khula and AECI Plant Health team with any product complaints or claims in order to obtain an understanding of what went wrong.
• Involve the 3rd party suppliers on any complaints.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum education Grade 12 with post matric tertiary qualification of a Diploma in Business Logistics or Business Administration or related qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience in the Agricultural Industry.
• Technical and agrochemical knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Knowledge of DOT.NET advantageous.
• Sound working knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental practices essential.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and must be medically fit to drive.
• Must be able to travel.
• Ability to work independently
• Must be safety orientated
• Must be fluent in both English and Afrikaans due to the nature of the company’s customer base.

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Job Description    

• Responsible and accountable for the effective leadership of the production team
• Responsible for all managerial functions including maintaining discipline and enabling the development of all production employees.
• Drive daily goal alignment meetings and engagements with Operators
• Manage the entire production process – Cleaning of Containers, Manufacturing of Batches, Packing & Repacking of Products.
• Manage and direct activities with a focus on creating a safe working environment through a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices and adherence to manufacturing best practices
• Ensure appropriate documentation is available for batch start up e.g. work plans, log process and SOP’s to execute the plan on time and in full.
• Keep production management, other Team leaders and inter departmental personnel informed of the status of the plant and any significant process or problems to avoid disruption and ensure smooth operation of the plant.
• Responsible for implementing world class manufacturing practices in keeping with creating a continuous improvement culture.
• Update and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Efficient control over utility and raw material usage to prevent wastage.
• Sign off work plans, logs, miscellaneous and records accurately
• Assume OHS Act responsibility for the factory – Legal Appointment.
• Lead incident investigation
• Administration and Execution of Permit to work to ensure that hazards and precautions are defined.
• Ensure that all SHEQ standards are maintained
• Ensure precise shift handover at the end of the shift. 

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• National Diploma in Operations Management or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in chemical production environment
• Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental best practices and management systems
• Computer literacy 

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Job Description    

• Ensures that standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are strictly adhered to.
• Manufacture blends and reaction batches in blenders and reactors respectively.
• Stencilling of Polycans, labelling of all packaging containers and packing.
• Monitor Effluent levels and Utilities.
• Control reaction using Scada system.
• Support improvement project.
• Communicate accurate and concise information to the Team Leaders and Laboratory personnel.
• Ensure precise shift handover at the end of the shift.
• Ensure effective shut down by preparing the plant and liaising with relevant personnel.
• Carry out PJOs on Batch Operators, Junior Operators and identify areas that require attention and close the gap.
• Assist in the training of Operators and Learners.
• Assist the Team Leaders in updating manufacturing manuals and process logs
• Act as a Team Leader as and when required
• Issue permits to work.
• Assist in the incident investigations.
• Drive a Forklift
• Ensure that all safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12
• Chemical Operations NQF 3 / Diploma in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2/3 years’ experience in a chemical plant.
• Computer literate.
• Valid Forklift license.
• Shift work
• Work at height

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Job Description    

• Connect offloading pipes to bulk tankers according to Bitsafe regulations to ensure bitumen is pumped into correct holding tanks
• Maintain housekeeping around bitumen tank farm
• Health & Safety statutory compliance
• Take daily dip measurements of bitumen, paraffin, diesel, HFO and report to plant operator
• Ensure plant is supplied with correct bitumen grade for products required.
• Assist with day to day maintenance tasks.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• Minimum experience of 3yrs in the Asphalt industry

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Job Description

• Provides general legal support to subsidiaries/business divisions within AECI Mining pertaining to commercial law, litigation, debt collection, contract law, corporate and dispute resolution.
• Supervise external service providers on a cost benefit basis.
• Maintain relationships with external legal advisors, local and cross border.
• Conduct research and develop legal frameworks, analyse local and international trends that could impact the business.
• Conduct assessment on labour legislation compliance, locally and cross-border.
• Conduct business improvement initiatives on ethics and corporate governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a LLB.
• Must be an admitted attorney of the High Court.
• 5 to 8 years post qualification experience.
• Substantial experience in corporate commercial matters.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including corporate law, competition law, environmental law, explosives law, mining law, tax law, labour law etc.
• In depth knowledge of legal processes and procedures.
• Experience in a contractual/procurement environment.

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Job Description

• Provide legal advisory services to AECI Chemicals businesses.
• Provide advice to and support the management team and business units in mitigating legal related risks.
• Create and maintain legal framework for the activities of the AECI Group.
• Supervise external service providers on a cost benefit basis.
• Maintain relationships with external legal advisors, local and cross border.
• Conduct research and develop legal frameworks, analyse local and international trends that could impact the business.
• Conduct assessment on labour legislation compliance, locally and cross-border.
• Conduct business improvement initiatives on ethics and corporate governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a LLB
• LLM will be advantageous
• Must be an admitted attorney of the High Court
• 8 to 10 years post qualification experience
• Prior senior legal counsel experience
• Substantial experience in corporate commercial matters
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including corporate law, competition law, environmental law, explosives law, mining law, tax law, labour law etc.
• In depth knowledge of legal processes and procedures
• Experience in a contractual/procurement environment