Siyabonga Manyoni
Soweto,South Africa
Summary
As an admitted attorney of the High Court, I bring extensive expertise in corporate law and commercial law, specializing in the mining, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. With additional experience in compliance, my primary focus lies in contract drafting, review, and management, coupled with comprehensive risk assessment capabilities. In my role, I handle diverse contractual matters and meticulously analyze associated risks. I design and oversee legal policies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while safeguarding against legal risks and violations. Furthermore, I navigate the legal implications of new products and services, negotiate deals, and provide invaluable guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal & Commercial Project Controller
Automation Control Solutions
Johannesburg, Gauteng
12.2023 - Current
- Provide tender commercial support to Operational and Sales Management.
- Review of customer tender terms and conditions and identify commercial risk and exposure to the business.
- Manage and document deviations on tender terms and conditions for Management review and approval.
- Ensure compiled tender documentation meets business, customer, and legislative requirements.
- Responsible for final review of all tender submission documents before submission to customer – complete, compliant, valid, and accurate.
- Review NEC & FIDIC related agreements, Non- Disclosure Agreements & Credit Agreements.
- Timeous preparation and submission of tender documents for Exco review.
- Oversee and ensure tender document repository is maintained.
Legal & Commercial Specialist - Africa
Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd
Kempton Park, South Africa
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Draft agreements for both the Legal and Commercial department,
- Review customer contracts/terms and conditions and produce qualifications in conjunction with the commercial specialist role as well as legal role,
- Provide legal and commercial support to internal stakeholders, conduct contract negotiation process,
- Minimizing the commercial risk exposure to Sandvik,
- Assist the Compliance Officer in embedding a culture of compliance and to ensure compliance with laws with special focus on POPI Act,
- Provide legal, administrative and meeting support to the legal & commercial department, ensure compliance to contract management within Sandvik
Candidate Attorney
Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Provide research on applicable legislation and case law,
- Draft letters of demand, briefs to counsel and application and action pleadings relating to the following areas of law: commercial & corporate law, family law, entertainment and copyright law, medical malpractice, construction engineering law and procurement law areas of law,
- Assist in research, compiling data, for the report to be submitted to the Zondo commission.
- Assist in general litigation in respect to the above-mentioned eras of law.
Candidate Attorney
Andrew Lishivha Attorneys
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2017 - 02.2019
- File arrangement and management, research applicable legislation and case law, draft letters of demands and letters to clients, draft applications/action for various areas of law
Education
Certificate - Intellectual Property Law
University of Pennsylvania
United State of America 02.2024 - 03.2024
Certificate - Copyright Law
University of Pennsylvania
United States of America 02.2024 - 03.2024
Certificate in Compliance Management -
University of Cape Town
Master's Degree in Labour Law -
University of Johannesburg
South Africa 02.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Laws -
North West University
South Africa 02.2013 - 11.2016
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract review and drafting
- Computer Literacy Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
- Strategic planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership
Certification
- Member of the Legal Practice Council, 2022-02
- Certification of Competence for SHE Representative (Health & Safety Rep), 2022-02
- First-Aid Training certificate , 2023-03
Languages
English
Fluent
IsiZulu
Native
Sotho
Fluent
References
- Ms Yukthena Sibran, Sandvik Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, (082) 446 1246
- Ms Itumeleng Ledwaba, Director at Malatji & Co Attorneys (079) 449 4087
- Ms Noqaqambile Masumpa Indirect Purchasing Manager at Sandvik - Africa , (076) 411 1114
Affiliations
- Swimming & Hiking
- Music composition
- Podcasting
Accomplishments
Best Jazz band vocalist (NWU)
Timeline
Certificate - Intellectual Property Law
University of Pennsylvania
02.2024 - 03.2024
Certificate - Copyright Law
University of Pennsylvania
02.2024 - 03.2024
Legal & Commercial Project Controller
Automation Control Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Legal & Commercial Specialist - Africa
Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd
12.2020 - 11.2023
Candidate Attorney
Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys
02.2019 - 12.2020
Candidate Attorney
Andrew Lishivha Attorneys
05.2017 - 02.2019
Master's Degree in Labour Law -
University of Johannesburg
02.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Laws -
North West University
02.2013 - 11.2016
Certificate in Compliance Management -
University of Cape Town
- Member of the Legal Practice Council, 2022-02
- Certification of Competence for SHE Representative (Health & Safety Rep), 2022-02
- First-Aid Training certificate , 2023-03
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