Legal Officer

Key Responsibilities:

HDSA/BEE/SHA structuring

Providing services/advice relating to compliance with regulatory requirements

Liaison with various regulatory authorities.

Assisting in all litigation matters and deposing to affidavits, where required.

Liaison with attorneys and advocates and gathering any witnesses and statements, where required

Advice on potential claims in favour of Oza Holdings Group and attend to any letters of demand

Attending court matters in relation to matters before any court of competent jurisdiction.

Research and shortlisting of attorneys or counsel, experts in relation to any case at any given time

Dealing with IOs & SAPS on criminal and civil matters.

Attending to and giving advice on CCMA/IR Matters

Providing Legal research, opinion and advise on assigned legal matters

Drafting and reviewing legal agreements, as required from time to time

Preparing and maintaining a contracts register on the ERP filing system

Maintaining original contract files on assigned cabinet files

Ensuring compliance with initial contract terms like CPs

Liaison with external Law firms or other legal service providers

Assisting Human Resources with respective Industrial Relation matters (Advisory, representative role)

Deal with debt collection process and any matters incidental thereto

Ensure the co-ordination of procurement and implementation processes for any projects at any given time

Minimum requirements:

LLB

1 to 3 years legal experience (post articles) in a similar role in a law firm or mining company

Other legal qualifications, admission as an attorney or served articles will be an advantage

Experience in litigation, contract drafting and labour related matters

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Computer skills in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)