Nqobile Khanyile

• Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement on petroleum and mining applications.
• Adjudicated applications, provide advisory and made recommendation on arbitration of oil company disputes with new industry players.
• Contributed to short & long-term strategic planning and identified potential new business improvement.
• Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
• Fostered improved collection and use of client and industry data for strategic business decisions and reporting.
• Led teams of up to 300 personnel from 9 provinces supervising performance as well as training and improvement plans

• Provided fiduciary responsibility & oversight as Trustee over functioning of the Trust with Net Asset Value of over R7 billion and managing its finances.
• Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to ensure Trust monies are managed efficiently and governance, risks & taxes are paid.
• Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
• Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

• Legal Advisory, Governance & Compliance
• Providing of legal advice and legal support to Departments business units, Accounting Officer and Ministry.
• Advisory on compliance, risk, litigation, contract and legal management including legal and non-legal administrative work.
• Providing advice on governance, compliance matters, maintenance of legal documents and records, vetting and drafting of contracts.
• Review evidence led at disciplinary committee hearing and confirming or making alternative decision in respect of employee and employer disputes.
• Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Legal Advice and Support:

• Provided legal guidance, support & review of legal documents relating to licensing via established consultation channels. Provide support to business executive on recommended approach to be taken and draft recommendations.
• Conducted legal research and compile opinions, reports, and guidance on legal matters in relation to compliance, governance, legal processes and property rights.
• Ensured alignment of terms of implementation manuals to mining and environmental legislation
• Participated in Corporate Legal Services' facilitation of litigious disputes and alternative dispute settlements emanating from Departments processes.

Legislation and policy development:

• Contributed to development and amendment of mining and environmental legislation, policy and procedures. Provided commentary on draft legislation that may impact on minerals and energy industry
• Performed local and international research and draft editorials on norms and standards that may impact or add value to organization's processes

Information Management

• Established and maintained database of cases and ensured that legal compliance of document management systems, processes and controls are put in place for legal processes that must ensue
• Undertaken quarterly and annual reporting of relevant information, including ad hoc accountability reports to relevant executive authorities and legislatures.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaised and interact with key stakeholders and management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements of our processes
• Form strong relations with fellow senior managers and continued interaction with all stakeholder, media and general public
• Interacted in webinars, debates and address media in areas that require public information and advisory and established partnerships with appropriate public bodies and general public.

People Management

• Contributed to achievement of transformation/culture of organization by ensuring motivation, coaching and mentoring team members to enable their development.
• Planned, organized and administered comprehensive programs and projects related to daily operations and activities.
• Supervised work teams and motivated individuals to meet goals and objectives through stellar customer services and oversaw staff training and professional development and provision of safety equipment
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Financial management and operational management

• Contribute to development and management of budget and monitored expenditure.
• Ensured compliance with internal processes and procedures including risk assessment and management

• Monitored and managed large procurement projects and ensured processes to control costs.
• Managed supply chain processes, ensure governance in procurement processes, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
• Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.

Environmental Impact Assessment, Monitoring & Auditing

• Managed environmental impact assessments, compliance monitoring and audits with regards to authorizations granted in terms of mining and environmental legislation and management of conflict between mining companies and property right holders.

Integrated Developmental management

• Participated in integrated development planning between municipalities on mining and other related infrastructure development programmes.
• Participated in identification of interventions on services and finding of solution on infrastructure (Clinics, Schools, Social welfare, road infrastructure, bulk water infrastructure, agriculture) and provided financial assistance (through partnership between government & private sector) in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces

Strategic Direction, Alignment, Operational Leadership & Process management

• Participated in development of Branch and Departmental strategy, driving development of operational plans in line with strategy, driving quality assurance, compliance and risk management and annual performance review.
• Provided leadership in design of internal processes and performance improvement

Forecasting, budgeting and financial management

• Compiled and managed budget in line with organizational budget
• Monitored budget utilization and reporting on variances per quarter, managing allocation of resources

People management development & growth

• Provided mentorship, training and management of change, improving staff morale, embedding Batho-Pele principles, driving culture of accountability and responsibility in different functional areas.

Governance, Risk Management & Reporting

• Monitored and reported on performance, reporting on legislative and statutory compliance, promote institutional governance and participated in intergovernmental governance structures and served as member of different governance forums (i.e. in environmental and waster sectors) and compiling reports on performance. Minimize financial or reputational risk by identifying, acting or ensuring rectification of risk.
• Enforced compliance policies, procedures, standards, norms and best practices in line with Department's strategy and in line with prevailing regulatory framework. Implement risk management governance and compliance policy and processes to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.