Experience

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  Irene ladies residence

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2014

  Irene second years' committee chairperson
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  Irene residence, stellenbosch university

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  Drafted a new value-based residence constitution.Facilitation of cross-cultural dialogue.Developed and facilitated workshops on personal development, women empowerment, leadership development, inclusivity and design thinking.Designed and ran an inclusive welcoming programme for residents.Managed and lead a team of diverse house committee members.Availability for conferences, public relations events & emergencies.Representative of the residence during campus meetings, university events and student activism events. Show less

  • Irene Primaria

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Irene Vice-Primaria

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2015
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  National prosecuting authority

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  National prosecuting authority (npa) legal advocacy vacation programme

  Learnt vital court etiquette and practical litigating skills within the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court.We were presented with different case scenarios through which I improved my drafting and legal problem-solving capabilities.

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  Frederick van zyl slabbert institute for student leadership developement, stellenbosch university

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Discourse café coordinator

  Planned monthly discourse between students and prominent members of society. Responsible for planning, inviting and communicating with speakers, administration of event, facilitation of discussion on the day. These Discourse Cafés dealt with important and, often difficult, topics such as race, human rights, entrepreneurship, politics and women empowerment. Constant communication with sponsors regarding specifications and quality control.

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  Stellenbosch university

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  Tutor of 80 first year students and aiding in their academic development and critical thinking.Liaison between lecturers and first year students regarding academic requirements and general university performance. Administrative and organisational work for undergraduate and postgraduate modules. Assistance for lecturer’s research for module and personal topics.

  • Private Law 171 and Introduction to Law 181 Tutor: Faculty of Law

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Student Assistant: Faculty of Law

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Tutorbook

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Private tutor

  Ad hoc mathematics and English tutor to high school students during nationwide lockdown.Coordinated & designed online lessons (as well as Covid-safe in person lessons) and aided in the students’ academic development.

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  The justice desk

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Intern

  Honoured to have started an internship at The Justice Desk, a Human Rights NPO. I am looking forward to the continuous learning as well as the contribution that can be made to human rights realisation in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Their focus areas include gender-based violence, human rights education, trafficking in persons, and children's rights. As The Justice Desk has printed in the office, you're "an activist - for as long as it takes."

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  The justice desk

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Donor liaison

  The Justice Desk is an award-winning human rights organisation working to empower everyday activists in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. I am honoured to form part of this team and developing my skills as a funding liaison, legal researcher and facilitator.https://www.justicedesk.org

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  Webber wentzel

  Oct 2021 - now

  Currently working as an associate and notary public in both the public law and pro bono practice group. I have experience in constitutional, administrative, procurement, regulatory, human rights, public interest and access to justice-related matters. In the public law practice group, I regularly advise on regulatory and administrative issues for the national, provincial and local spheres of government, parastatals and the private sector. In the pro bono practice group, I regularly advice on strategic litigation, human rights and social justice research issues for non-profit organisations, civil society groups, and human rights bodies.I also sit on and assist with the Hospitality, Leisure, and Sport sector group. Show less All 4 PLT Board exams completed Notary exam passed and completedOver the 2 years articles contract, 3 rotations are completed (currently completing the third and final rotation):Pro Bono and Public Law: February 2023 - September 2023In this rotation, I was split working for the Pro Bono (litigation) and Public Law (regulatory) teams, where it involved assisting with public interest litigations, opinion writing on legislation and case law, as well as policy reviews. I also assisted with general pro bono enquiries and referrals, and practice management. General Corporate: June 2022 - January 2023This rotation involved assisting with high stakes cross border transactions and due diligences across multiple jurisdictions, advising on various aspects of B-BBEE schemes and structures, conducting general contract reviews (including within the Construction Law space), providing advice on POPIA, as well as serving on the Hospitality and Leisure Sub Sector working group.Shipping (Admiralty based litigation): October 2021 - May 2022This rotation involved assisting with large commercial investigations and arbitrations within the maritime and logistics space. General litigation, drafting and practice management skills were gained. Show less

  • Associate

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Candidate Attorney

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2023