Johann Raubenheimer

As risk management consultant in our mining sector Johann Raubenheimer focuses on health and safety. In addition, he offers a unique approach to the mining and heavy industries on their specific operational requirements. Johann’s involvement is not only reactive to any risks posed to clients’ licenses or ability to operate, but he advocates pro-active identification of assessed risks through comprehensive auditing, with a view of identifying any gaps in the clients’ systems, and manages these risks by assisting clients to close the loop on any non-compliance. This then goes hand-in-hand with internal and external seminars and tailor-made training courses for clients’ legal appointees presented on and off site. Johann has been in invited to SACEA Conferences as guest speaker. Representative experience: Legal representative since 2008 in all major reportable incident investigations and formal inquiries conducted within the Exxaro Group of Companies in terms of the MHSA. Legal representative in all major reportable incident investigations and formal inquiries conducted within the ArcelorMittal South Africa group in terms of the OHSA from 2008-2012. Appearing for the Exxaro Group in labour disputes in all competent forums and the Labour Court with an approximate 99% success on litigation rate. Representing Oricol Environmental Services during investigation and reporting following an explosion suffered at a hazardous waste disposal facility requested by the Department of Labour Inspectorate. Representing Mechanical Equipment Services during investigation following a crane incident on erection requested by the Department of Labour Inspectorate. Representations made on behalf of Chloorkop Gypsum during application process for Prospecting and Mining Right Applications to the Department of Minerals and Resources. Conducting strike management for Emission Control Systems CC at Exxaro Mpumalanga Coal Mine during industrial action, and concluding wage negotiation with representative. Assisting the Eastern Limb Explosives Forum in compiling Legal Compliance Registers towards ratification by the DMR Inspectorate and SAPS Chief Inspector of Explosives' office.

Education:
BCom (Law) LLB Certified Course in Mine Health and Safety Law

Formal Admissions:
Admitted to the High Court as an attorney in January 1999.

Admission Status:
Practicing Roll

Languages:
Afrikaans, English

Direct Contact:
  +27 (0)11 286 6900