Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
References
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Siyabonga Manyoni

Siyabonga Manyoni

Admitted Attorney Of The High Court
Johannesburg

Summary

An Admitted Attorney of the High Court with extensive hands-on experience acquired within the legal and mining sector. I am a highly driven individual who is motivated by a strong desire to excel in every task given. I am constantly motivated and driven by passion for continuous learning. I demonstrate leadership qualities, focused and and I pay attention to detail in every task given. I am able to work with minimum supervision and meet required deadlines. My duties include

  • Contracting and advising the my employer on contractual matters.
  • Analyses and effectively negotiates contract terms that support the business objectives, while complying with applicable laws and company policies.
  • Independently review, draft, and negotiate contracts, amendments, and templates in support of the growing business ventures.
  • Resolve contractual and commercial problems.
  • Manage short and long term commercial ventures.
  • Risk management.
  • General understanding of relevant compliance related matters.
  • Consult on legal matters and handle briefing of attorneys for referred matters.
  • General litigation

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Commercial Specialist - Africa

Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd
Kempton Park
10.2022 - Current
  • 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 support to customers
  • conduct contract negotiation process
  • assist to minimizing the commercial risk exposure to Sandvik.
  • assist the Compliance Officer in embedding a culture of compliance
  • assist ensuring compliance with laws and provisions that apply to insurers and financial services providers, with special focus on POPI Act
  • provide legal, administrative and meeting support to the legal & commercial department
  • ensure compliance to contract management within Sandvik

Legal & Commercial Intern

Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd
Kempton Park
12.2020 - 09.2022
  • draft letters of demand for both the legal and commercial department
  • Assist in reviewing legal and commercial agreements for Sandvik
  • Assist in reviewing customer contracts, terms and conditions, warranty terms for both the legal and commercial department
  • provide support to customers and be part of the negotiation process
  • assist the Commercial Specialist in minimizing the commercial risk exposure to Sandvik.
  • assist the Compliance Officer in embedding a culture of compliance
  • assist ensuring compliance with laws and provisions that apply to insurers and financial services providers, 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
Johannesburg
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 law, transport law, medical malpractice, Construction engineering law, procurement law & Administrative law
  • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting

Candidate Attorney

Andrew Lishivha Attorney
Johannesburg
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 the following areas of law (eviction, divorce and personal injuries, medical malpractice)

Education

Bachelor of Laws

North West University
North West
02.2013 - 04.2016

Masters Degree in Labour Law

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
02.2018 - 03.2020

Certificate in Compliance Management

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
07.2022 - 09.2022

Skills

Contract Negotiation

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Affiliations

Member of the Legal Practice Council

Certification

Certification of Competence for SHE Representative (Health & Safety Rep)

Interests

Music

Reading

Golfing

References

 Name: Mr Andrew Lishivha 

Position: Founder & Managing Director 

Relationship: Principal 

Contact No: (082) 678 7792/ (083) 704 9373

     

Name: Ms Itumeleng Ledwaba

Position: Former Associate at Mncedisi Ndlovu &   Sedumedi Attorneys

Relationship: Supervisor/ Senior 

Contact No: (079) 449 4087


Name: Ms Yukthena Sibran

Position: Sandvik Compliance Officer &   Company Secretary

Relationship: Supervisor/ Senior  

Contact No: (082) 446 1246

Timeline

Commercial Specialist - Africa

Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd
10.2022 - Current

Certificate in Compliance Management

University of Cape Town
07.2022 - 09.2022

Legal & Commercial Intern

Sandvik Mining RSA (Pty) Ltd
12.2020 - 09.2022

Candidate Attorney

Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys
02.2019 - 12.2020

Masters Degree in Labour Law

University of Johannesburg
02.2018 - 03.2020

Candidate Attorney

Andrew Lishivha Attorney
05.2017 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Laws

North West University
02.2013 - 04.2016
Siyabonga ManyoniAdmitted Attorney Of The High Court