Sibongile Booi
Admitted Attorney
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Enthusiastic attorney or legal advisor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of laws governing mining in South Africa and administration of land management tasks and through training and experiences obtained over the last 10 years in mining stands out in solving of complex legal and social matters. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in mining and the growth of mining law framework.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD - Tenement Management
Seriti Power (Pty) Limited (formerly South32 SA Coal Holdings (Pty) Limited
Johannesburg , South Africa
08.2018 - Current
- Advise to different business units on a variety of mining laws i.e. MPRDA, MHSA, NEMA, NWA, Municipal By-Laws etc throughout lifecycle of an operation.
- Risk Management, compliance and promotion of good governance
- Strategic planning, acquisition and disposal of assets ( surface rights and mineral rights)
- Legal Drafting and Vetting of a variety of internal and external documents
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management ( landowners, State Departments, Municipalities, External Counsel)
- Legal Advisory services to Executive Members on asset retention strategy
- Land- Use Application i.e. servitude applications, rezoning, subdivision and obtaining SPLUMA certificates
- Relocation or resettlement of mine affected communities
- Property management and Property Data Management i.e. conduct property audits and valuations
- Advise on implementation of the Mining Charter, adherence to the annual reporting on SLP commitments
- Land Claims
- Application through National, Provincial and Local Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs for leasing state land for mining activities.
Legal Counsel
Gold One (Pty) Limited
Johannesburg - Springs , South Africa - Gauteng
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Application of new mineral rights, renewals and overall application of the MPRDA
- Preparation and submission of MPRDA objections and Appeals
- Advise on SLP drafting and implementation
- Advise on NEMA i.e. section 24(G) exemptions, environmental authorisations
- Application for surface rights and removal of illegal squatters on mining land
- Contract Management
- Community engagement and advisory on legal implications
- General legal research and advise to different internal and external stakeholders
- Administer the litigation register and act as a representative on external counsel consultations.
Lead - Mining Rights
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Pty) Limited
Johannesburg , Gauteng - South Africa
11.2011 - 07.2015
- Application for conversion of old order mineral rights to new order rights in term of the MPRDA
- Application for new prospecting rights, preparation of section 11 (MPRDA) applications
- Amendment of mineral rights and associated documents ( section 102 of the MPRDA)
- Facilitation of the prospecting fees calculation and payment
- Legal research and advise on a variety of mineral law legislation
- Support Senior Manager Mineral Rights and Land Management in administration and budget spend monitoring
- Prepare and lodge MPRDA appeals and objections - seat at the REMDEC Committee of the DMRE ( then DMR).
- Preparation and submission of annual compliance reports
- Attend to DMRE site inspections
Legal Research Intern
National Consumer Commission
Pretoria , South Africa - Gauteng
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Legal Administrative Specialist - Contractor
Anglo American (Pty) Limited
Johannesburg, South Africa - Gauteng
03.2011 - 07.2011
- General legal assistance to General Counsel - Mining Rights
- Implementation and advisory services on the implementation and application of mining legislation
- Disposal of mine properties to interested mine workers - old mine houses
- Application for new mineral rights and securing of tenure
- Travel to operations for compliance inspections
Candidate Attorney
Mashiane Moodley Monama Inc
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.
- Engaged in complex telecommunications law and property law litigation under statutes relating to Property and Telecommunications and Labour Law.
- Bail Applications
- Magistrate Court appearances
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Rights Advocacy And Litigation
University of Witwatersrand
Gauteng 01.2021 - Current
Certificate - Prospecting And Mining Law
University of Witwatersrand
Gauteng 07.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - General
University of Fort Hare
Eastern Cape - Alice 01.2005 - 11.2008
Skills
Legal Advisory
undefinedAccomplishments
- Successful relocation of families affected by mine activities on a budget of over R15 million ( 9 households)
- Introduction and implementation of mineral right and land management system
- Donation of properties worth over R300 million for the benefit of various State Departments
- Successful notarial execution of renewal application ( over 10 licences in less than 6 months at DMRE Mpumalanga)
- Divestment of South32 SA Coal Holdings to Seriti - advisory on mineral regulation requirements and timeous release of financial bank guarantees.
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Rights Advocacy And Litigation
University of Witwatersrand
01.2021 - Current
LEAD - Tenement Management
Seriti Power (Pty) Limited (formerly South32 SA Coal Holdings (Pty) Limited
08.2018 - Current
Legal Counsel
Gold One (Pty) Limited
08.2016 - 08.2017
Certificate - Prospecting And Mining Law
University of Witwatersrand
07.2012 - 11.2012
Lead - Mining Rights
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Pty) Limited
11.2011 - 07.2015
Legal Administrative Specialist - Contractor
Anglo American (Pty) Limited
03.2011 - 07.2011
Legal Research Intern
National Consumer Commission
02.2010 - 09.2011
Candidate Attorney
Mashiane Moodley Monama Inc
01.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - General
University of Fort Hare
01.2005 - 11.2008
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