Attorney (Own account)

Nkuku and Company

July 2017 to Actually working here

?Ensure that losses do not occur as a result of the clients being exposed to legal risks
?Pursue potential cost saving / revenue enhancement initiatives for the Bank where applicable
Stakeholder Management to drive Service Excellence
?Analyse and assess business/customer requirements to provide timeous solutions.
?Responsiveness: Speed of responses, reaction time, going the extra mile, turnaround time.
?Building relationships.
Operational Management
?Review client documents against Legal checklists, and report issues to the business.
?Review and understand contracts and other legal documents to meet Bank requirements.
?Provide classroom training and training materials to sales personnel on the Bank's legal requirements
?Attend Operational Risk Committee meetings as a representative of the department.
?Business Continuity Co-ordinator for the department.
?Managing the department asset register.
?Facilitate and instruct attorneys on bond registration and cancellation in respect of property deals, as well as the registration of notarial bonds.
?Liaising with internal business units in respect of legal process (court orders, summons, subpoenas received) and corresponding with attorneys.
?Producing draft bank guarantees and issuing thereof once finalised.
?Drafting facility letters from credit sanctions and standard security documents.
?Assisting with draft letters for checking by Legal Manager/Advisor.
Filing and administrative tasks.
Reviewing and drafting contracts, including but not limited to: ? Non-recourse Project Financing Agreements ? Power Purchase Agreements ? Government Support Agreements ? Joint Development Agreements ? Term Sheets ? Memorandums of Understanding ? Engineering, Procurement and Constructions Agreements ? Shareholders? Agreements ? Non-Disclosure Agreements ? Conditions of Supply and Framework Agreements 2. Day-to-day contract management assistance and advice for the existing South African plants. 3. Legal due diligence of new energy projects prior to investment by Globeleq and managing due diligence questionnaires and responses. 4. Procuring and managing external counsel where so required. 5. Assist with preparing compliant responses to Requests for Proposals and Expression of Interests for competitive processes. 6. Prepare internal documents to obtain various internal approvals. 7. Company secretarial or general administrative support. 8. Any other duties, as assigned by the line managers, in line with the role.

Candidate Attorney

M Letsela Attorneys

September 2015 to July 2017

Drafting of pleadings, reports, letters, briefs to advocates, memoranda to attorneys, PAIA applications and other legal correspondence;
Contribution to assessment of legal strategy and approaches to strategic impact litigation;
Assessing and processing review reports of pending matters in terms of cafe flow
management criteria,
Conducting initial consultations with prospective clients;
Research on draft legislation, policy and international law related to pending matters;
Supervision of reception and administrative staff under guidance from the Head of the Unit;
In ? house legal duties which include vetting of new clients and assistance with company
secretary work including draft Tender applications and reports.

Personal Financial Advisor

Old Mutual PFA

September 2014 to April 2015

Prospect and meet with clients in person to discuss their financial goals;
Gain in depth product solution knowledge so as to explain the types of financial services provided to potential clients;
Educate clients and answer questions about investment options and potential risks;
Recommend Life cover and investments to clients;
Help clients plan for specific circumstances, such as education expenses or retirement;
Monitor clients? accounts and determine if changes are needed to improve financial performance or to accommodate life changes, such as getting married or having children;
Research investment opportunities and keep abreast of new legal ramifications

Telesales Agent

The Unlimited

July 2014 to August 2014

Initiating sales with potential customers over the phone including cold calling;
Asking questions to engage customers and keep the conversation going;
Listening to the customers' needs to gather insights and generate repeat referrals;
Gathering and documenting customer information, payment methods, purchases, and reactions to products;
Keeping up to date on all products and informing customers of new products and promotions;
Answering customers' questions and objections on the products;
Meeting sales quotas.

Trade Marketing & Distribution Representative

British American Tobacco SA

May 2008 to July 2012

Ensuring that the following non negotiable objectives were achieved: RRSP, Margin, Volume,Availability, Visibility and Quality;
Facilitating product knowledge and industry laws and insights training to customers and consumers;
Negotiating retail touch point i.i (visibility, positioning, investment amount) based on the communication strategy that follows guidelines from the merchandising team;
Collecting data and maintaining accurate records on competitor activity i.e. moves, sales, contracts and pricing in order to keep the channel management team informed for planning purposes;
Efficiently managing assigned funds, equipment, merchandising materials and stock in order to maximize use of BATSA's assets;
Gathering, collating and reporting to the Distribution and Merchandising team any market environment data and insights that will help design appropriate and effective execution at store;
Developed sound customer relationships though regular on-the-level communication and addressing market related customer issues

Sales Representative

Cadbury SA

August 2007 to April 2008

Work independently to sell all SAB brand products within regional portfolio by developing and maintaining effective customer relationships with buyers of Off and On Premise retail establishments within territory;
Grow account base by identifying accounts that are not currently carrying SAB brand products, developing relationships and opening new accounts to increase market share, presence and increase volume;
Identify and understand customers? needs and dynamics in the marketplace;
Engage customers on pricing, promotions, new products, shelf placement, etc. with purpose of increasing market share and value;
Design and execute events including beer dinners, liquor store tastings, staff educations, and festivals;
Manage time and priorities in an effective and efficient manner to deliver excellent execution of 9 call steps;
Track and monitor sales progress in all identified accounts by establishing a regular schedule of appointments and customizing the call route plan;
Compile and submit sales reports and utilize all sales-related software data regularly to visualize and influence trade pull;
Maintain general inventory controls, move and organize new products, managing back-stock of product;
Observe all laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of liquor products

Sales Representative

South African Breweries (ABInbev)

August 2005 to July 2007

Work independently to sell all SAB brand products within regional portfolio by developing and maintaining effective customer relationships with buyers of Off and On Premise retail establishments within territory;
Grow account base by identifying accounts that are not currently carrying SAB brand products, developing relationships and opening new accounts to increase market share, presence and increase volume;
Identify and understand customers? needs and dynamics in the marketplace;
Engage customers on pricing, promotions, new products, shelf placement, etc. with purpose of increasing market share and value;
Design and execute events including beer dinners, liquor store tastings, staff educations, and festivals;
Manage time and priorities in an effective and efficient manner to deliver excellent execution of 9 call steps;
Track and monitor sales progress in all identified accounts by establishing a regular schedule of appointments and customizing the call route plan;
Compile and submit sales reports and utilize all sales-related software data regularly to visualize and influence trade pull;
Maintain general inventory controls, move and organize new products, managing back-stock of product;
Observe all laws pertaining to the sale, merchandising and promotion of liquor products

Peer Mentor

Peace Playyers International

February 2004 to December 2004

uide Grade 6 and 7 learners through the Peace Players International basketball and HIV/Aids mentor-ship programme;
Serve as a life skills resource for learners as they prepare to move into high school;
Lead a positive Orientation experience for all participant learners and especially through servant leadership of one?s assigned peer group;
Facilitate discussions with learners during practices;
Mentor learners on the PPI mission and values, including Strengths-based living, ethical leadership and service, purposeful life work, peace, non-violence, and human dignity and HIV/Aids;
Work with regional coordinators to plan and execute league and tournament matches;
Relay any concerns about and from learners to the appropriate individual at school or PPI. In the case of an emergency, liaise between the school, PPI and parents where necessary;
Submit time card edits/additions (including work log) to your Lead Peer Mentor each week by Sunday morning

Practice Management Training

January 2020 to January 2020

Practical Legal Training

January 2016 to January 2016

Marketing Management Diploma

January 2008 to January 2008

LLB

January 2001 to January 2015

Matric

January 1995 to January 1999

Career Goals

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies