Awethu Mangqalaza
Cape Town
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated university student working with excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated commitment to achieving excellence through academics, outreach, and community building. Working towards being an active member in the legal sector once I have obtained my LLB. Strong organizational abilities with proven success managing multiple academic projects and volunteering events. I work well in groups but can also excel in individual tasks. Committed to working hard and serving my school, peers, and community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Research Subcommittee Member
Black Lawyer Association Student Charter UCT
3 2024 - Current
- Research current legal topics and make social media posts raising awareness
- Present panel discussions where students can share their input on current legal and political topics.
Deputy Kitchen Rep
Obz Square
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in ensuring that the kitchen is kept at a livable standard for all those using it.
Mentorship Subcommittee member
Students for Law and Social Justice UCT
03.2024 - Current
- Plan and organise mentorship events for a school in Khayelitsha
- Ensure that there is constant communication between mentors and mentees.
Ticket Scanner
Webtickets
03.2024 - Current
- Scan clients' tickets and show them to their seats
- Assist clients with any difficulties they may have.
Student Representative
Chambers for Legal Students UCT
02.2024 - Current
- Represent students in disciplinary tribunals (except for the Sexual Offences Tribunal).
Student Assessor of Sexual Offences Tribunal
Sexual Offences Tribunal UCT
12.2023 - Current
- Sit on university disciplinary hearings that regard any sexual offences.
Campus and Community Outreach Director
Golden Key International Honor Society UCT
10.2023 - Current
- Organise events focused upon personal development, including socials, networking opportunities, as well as alumni and Honorary Member involvement
- Lead selection process for new Honorary Member search
- Consistently work on increasing the campus awareness of Golden Key.
Deputy Head Student and Food Rep
Tugwell Hall Residence House Committee
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Sat on Tugwell's Disciplinary Committee
- Supervise the house committee by ensuring accountability and discipline within the team
- Assisted in organizing House Functions and sell merchandise
- Receive food related complaints from the residence and relay it to the dining hall staff
- Make all food related orders for house events/functions.
Chairperson of UCT Catering Forum
UCT
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Work with all UCT catering residences respective reps to ensure that the university provides quality food
- Chair meeting with all food reps as well as relevant UCT stakeholders
- Work closely with the catering manager at UCT to ensure the smooth running of dining halls.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science in Law and Sociology -
University of Cape Town (UCT)
02.2022 - Current
National Senior Certificate -
Mondale High
01.2021 -
Skills
Legal writing
Languages
English (fluent)
isiXhosa (fluent)
isiXhosa (fluent)
Timeline
Deputy Kitchen Rep
Obz Square
03.2024 - Current
Mentorship Subcommittee member
Students for Law and Social Justice UCT
03.2024 - Current
Ticket Scanner
Webtickets
03.2024 - Current
Student Representative
Chambers for Legal Students UCT
02.2024 - Current
Student Assessor of Sexual Offences Tribunal
Sexual Offences Tribunal UCT
12.2023 - Current
Campus and Community Outreach Director
Golden Key International Honor Society UCT
10.2023 - Current
Deputy Head Student and Food Rep
Tugwell Hall Residence House Committee
10.2022 - 09.2023
Chairperson of UCT Catering Forum
UCT
10.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Social Science in Law and Sociology -
University of Cape Town (UCT)
02.2022 - Current
National Senior Certificate -
Mondale High
01.2021 -
Legal Research Subcommittee Member
Black Lawyer Association Student Charter UCT
3 2024 - Current
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