Mine Secretary

Finsch Diamond Mine

Petra Diamonds is an important supplier of rough diamonds to the international market, with a major resource base of 309 million carats. The company offers an exceptional growth profile within the diamond sector, with a core objective to grow annual production to around 4 million carats by FY 2014 and further increase output to over 5 million carats by FY 2019.

Mine Secretary

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the incumbent will be required to manage and coordinate the administration of secretarial and legal support services for the Mine.

Key performance areas:

• Manage and coordinate the administration of secretarial services, legal compliance, legal research, insurance consultation, internal record keeping/document control and the postal services section
• Engage with the Department of Mineral Resources on compliance and other aspects
• Liaise and interact with Group Legal Services on all legal aspects
• Ensure statutory control by ensuring policies and procedures meet legal requirements
• Compile contracts according to organisational, legal and business requirements
• Manage legal and commercial aspects of contracts
• Ensure adherence to Security and SHE policies and procedures and compliance to Company policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Manage staff training, development and performance
• Manage section’s budget.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification (Law degree or Commercial degree with legal component)
• A valid Code 08 driver’s licence
• Computer literacy
• 3 years’ experience in secretarial services/administration in a legal environment
• Supervisory/managerial skills
• Business planning and contract management skills in legal and commercial aspects
• Sound written communication skills with emphasis on contract writing
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations.

(Ref. 85064)

Consideration will be given to the Company’s Employment Equity Policy. Candidates will be required to pass the Company’s Security Clearance and undergo a medical examination of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position.

To apply for this position, forward a Curriculum Vitae, quoting the relevant reference number, to fax: (053) 385-3786 or e-mail: finrecruitment2@petradiamonds.com Should you not have heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 2 March 2012.