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Liandra Taljaard
Group Legal Counsel: SHEQ , Private Sector- Steel Industry
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Environmental Legal Specialist combined with Environmental Management qualifications and related experience with more than 15 years combined experience. Also have government / governance experience. Seeks challenging opportunity.Can relocate immediately.
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Area of Expertise:
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
Professional Experience:
I am currently involved in the private sector, specifically the steel making sector. I have however been involved with most of the significant role players in environmental management, for example government, NGOs, various industries and I have also practice as an Advocate. I have a lot of experience in liaising with various government departments, drafting of legislation together with government officials and I have also experience in corporate governance.
Education:
I have completed my BIUR, LLB degrees and completed the BAR exam and pupilage. Because I started to specialize in environmental law I also combined my legal studies with environmental management and completed my Masters Degree in a Environmental Management, Cum Laude. I am currently busy with my PhD in Geography and Environmental Law and my title is "A comparative analysis of the regulatory implications of the definition of waste within the South African and United States of America Jurisdictions".
Affiliations and Achievements:
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa admitted on 27 March 2001.
Admitted as member of the Pretoria Society of Advocates after successful completion of the South African National Bar Exam – 2005.
Member of the Environmental Law Association.

Took part in ground breaking case law with specific reference to the Right to Access of Information as well as litigation pertaining to waste management, the regulation thereof and the definition of waste.

Available for:
  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
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    Years of Experience:
    15-20 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Masters
    Languages:
    English, Afrikaans
    Nationality:
    South Africa
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