Leah Govender

Background

About Leah Govender

An accomplished professional leader with a combined 23+ years of experience in the mining and financial services sector currently functioning as Head of Commercial Legal for the Royal Bafokeng Platinum Mine Group serving as a strategic advisor, providing expert guidance on commercial legal matters and supply chain to achieve desired corporate objectives. People-centred leadership, business acumen and strong strategic skills combined with extensive commercial legal expertise have enabled me to contribute significant value by implementing effective risk management strategies, optimizing effective procurement processes, and ensuring regulatory and governance compliance, enabling the organization to minimize costs and maximize their bottom line. Expertise in legal, strategic sourcing, supply chain, contract management and advisory, positions me to provide essential impetus in making strategic decisions, strengthening supplier relationships, and achieving sustainable growth in the mining industry.*Legal appointment: Regulator for POPIA on behalf of RBPlat *WIMRTF North West Secretary (Women in mining structure). ROLE-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE Commercial and Legal Strategy Development • Compliance • Supply Chain Management • Procurement/Category Management • Contracting • Leasing Property • Mergers & Acquisitions • Strategic Sourcing • Supplier Relationship Management • Tender Management • Business Travel Management • Secretariat Management • Budget Management • Performance Management. AREAS OF STRENGTH Strategy Achieving commercial & corporate objectives through data-based insights, planning & synergistic relations. Risk Management Establishing an in-depth understanding of end-to-end processes for optimum & prudent decisioning. People Management Investing time into relationships for increased synergy, innovation and project success. Communication Presenting, corresponding & collaborating at every level with confidence & influence.