Experience

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  Vodacom Business Africa

  • Consulting Legal Specialist

    • Feb 2023 - Present

    Consulting legal contracts specialist for Vodacom Business Africa working in the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance department. Key deliverables include contract negotiation, legal drafting, privacy, risk mitigation, corporate compliance, and corporate governance in the technology and telecommunications sectors spanning over 10 jurisdictions.

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  Levelex

  • Consultant

    • Feb 2023 - Present

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  DKVG Attorneys

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Candidate Attorney

    • Feb 2021 - Feb 2023
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Assisting directors and associates in the litigation department, working on matters from concept to trial/settlement, with a focus on diverse and intricate matters of civil, commercial, and corporate clients pertaining to corporate and commercial law, property law, maritime law, mining law, construction law, tax law, software development, family law and the collection of monies due in terms of contracts.

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  SchoemanLaw Inc

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Vacation Student

    • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Completed an internship program involving tasks ordinarily related to Candidate Attorneys while gaining practical exposure to commercial law and the Company's innovative and tech-based operation systems.

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  Peddlars & Co

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Head Waitress

    • Apr 2018 - Aug 2020
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Hospitality experience has assisted in developing key interpersonal and organisational skills which I believe build a solid foundation for growth and success. These skills include; exploring and thriving through team dynamics, understanding business/expertise needs, multi-tasking, assertiveness, a passion to connect and communicate effectively, efficient time and money management. My values of teamwork, respect and integrity have been crystallised through this experience.

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  Advocate Dawid Welgemoed

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Law Intern

    • Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    First-hand experience on consultation with clients and case presentation in the Western Cape High Court. Understanding the practical component of legal studies, and gaining insight and advice while working under a passionate, driven and highly sought-after advocate of the Cape Bar in the field of engineering and construction law. This experience cemented my passion for the practicalities of law, having clarified the positive and widespread impact that one is able to make through this profession.Dawid Welgemoed is an Advocate in South Africa (Cape Town and Johannesburg Bar), at 56 Keerom Street Chambers and Maisels Group, Sandton, a Barrister in the United Kingdom (Middle Temple) and an International Member of Keating Chambers, London.

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  Perfect Solutions

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Brand Ambassador

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Skills developed: Extensive event, interview and pitching exposure, leadership and management of events and teams, operational administration for local brands, context-specific problem solving and entry-level consulting with various brands. Exposure to each step within the marketing process and improving my interpersonal and organisational skills.

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  PURA Beverage Co

  • Sales Promotions Coordinator

    • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

    Contributed with the launch of PURA onto the Western Cape market. This involved one on one interaction with clients both on an individual and group level. These pitches facilitated in the process of sales promotion for the new beverage. I was exposed to the intricacies of the business and marketing world in a way which fuelled my love for forming new connections both on a professional and private level. I learnt how vital personal interactions are with a target market and potential customers, and that building connections in the business world is integral for the launching of new product on the market.

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  Jumpin Rides

  • Marketing Coordinator

    • May 2017 - Dec 2017

    My role included; Assisting team members with day-to-day marketing tasks and coordinating marketing projects and activities as requested, updating and maintaining the marketing department’s documentation and databases and conducting continuous research to keep abreast of new event opportunities.Skills developed; building strategic working relationships, taking initiative, planning and organisation, effective communication, attention to detail, contributing to team success, office administration and event coordination.

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  Borruso's

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Waitress

    • Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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  Exige Promotions

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Sales Promotions Coordinator

    • Nov 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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  Sporting Chance

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Assistant Coach

    • Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa