ATHELIA APHANE
LAW GRADUATE
Pretoria
Summary
As an LLB Graduate with a solid foundation in Law and Compliance, I am seeking an entry-level role in Compliance and candidate legal practitioner. I have demonstrated leadership by managing executive teams and organizing events that promote educational empowerment and career development. My skill set includes public speaking, community outreach, career counseling, project management, advocacy, and administrative support. I am eager to apply my expertise to contribute to the success and growth of your organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student
Wits Graduate Recruitment Program
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated student connections with potential employers
- Supported recruitment efforts by engaging students for companies collaborating with the GRP
- Assisted in planning and coordinating events, including presentations, networking sessions, career fairs, and workshops, along with organizing venue setup, catering, and audiovisual needs
- Welcomed and assisted students and company representatives with event schedules, participating companies, and available opportunities
- Promoted upcoming events and opportunities within the university community
- Distributed brochures, posters, and digital announcements to increase student awareness
Organizer
Wits Faculty of Advisory
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversaw all organizational meetings and events.
- Provided tools and advice to students to help them complete application forms and navigate the university admission process.
- Work with the local community to increase awareness of educational opportunities and the advantages of pursuing higher education by visiting high school students, concentrating on those in Grades 10–12.
- Collaborate with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Wits Development and Learning Unit to establish and preserve relationships with academic institutions, governmental bodies, and nonprofits.
- During orientation week, I helped recruit students to join the group.
- I was in charge of setting up the organization's members' regalia
Organizer
WitsZccSF
02.2022 - 11.2022
- In charge of planning the organization's events.
- Gave women in the organization a platform by hosting monthly presentations where they discussed the difficulties they have as college students.
- Organized a Pad Drive in which we distributed pads to women in Johannesburg's communities.
- Oversaw community outreach, organizing clothing donations to Johannesburg residents;
- Managed food distribution from our organization's foodbank.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2021 - 11.2024
Matric - National Senior Certificate
Stanza Bopape High School
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2015 - 11.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Technical Writing
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Active learning
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- File maintenance
Timeline
Student
Wits Graduate Recruitment Program
02.2023 - 11.2023
Organizer
Wits Faculty of Advisory
09.2022 - 09.2023
Organizer
WitsZccSF
02.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Witwatersrand
01.2021 - 11.2024
Matric - National Senior Certificate
Stanza Bopape High School
01.2015 - 11.2018
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