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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
Contract review and drafting
Computer Literacy Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
Affiliations
Member of the Legal Practice Council
Certification
Certification of Competence for SHE Representative (Health & Safety Rep)
Interests
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