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Ayanda Mdunjana

Candidate Attorney
32 St Patrick's Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Versatile professional with expertise in governance, legal frameworks, and intergovernmental relations. Holding an LLB and a BA in Politics and Law, I excel in strategic guidance, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in legal research, document drafting, and advisory support, with strengths in workforce development, policy formulation, and competency framework implementation. Committed to driving positive outcomes through collaboration and strategic leadership.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Candidate Attorney

Henwood Britter and Caney Attorneys
- Current
  • Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions, pleadings, and contracts
  • Assist attorneys with case preparation, including gathering evidence and drafting court documents
  • Attend court proceedings, consultations, and mediations
  • Liaise with clients, counsel, and court officials
  • Draft correspondence and manage case files
  • Ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
  • Handle administrative duties related to legal practice

Advisor - Municipal Governance

South African Local Government Association
12.2022 - 11.2024
  • Governance Oversight: Guide municipalities on implementing effective governance practices
  • Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance municipal governance
  • Assessment and Reporting: Conduct governance assessments and provide actionable recommendations
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with officials and stakeholders to strengthen intergovernmental relations
  • Customized Support Plans: Create tailored support plans to address specific governance challenges in municipalities

Municipal Governance and IGR Intern

South African Local Government Association
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Research and Data Collection: Assist in gathering and analyzing data on municipal governance and IGR practices
  • Event Support: Help organize, and coordinate meetings, workshops, and forums related to municipal governance and IGR
  • Documentation: Assist in preparing reports, minutes, and other documentation for governance and IGR activities
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Support communication with municipal officials and stakeholders
  • Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance, including scheduling and record-keeping

Field Worker

Statistics South Africa
  • Visiting citizens at their homes to conduct interviews and collect demographic data
  • Creating survey sheets and working on predefined surveys to gather census information
  • Conducting extensive and thorough visual surveys of areas covered during the census procedure

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy and Law

University of KwaZulu-Natal

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Sehole Combined School

Skills

Governance

Leadership

Research

Strategy

Collaboration

Interpersonal

REFERENCES

Mr. Richard Donachie
Principal: Henwood Britter and Caney Attorneys
T: 031 304 3201
E: rbd@henwoodbritter.com
Mr. Mazwi Madlala
Senior Advisor (Governance and IGR) - SALGA
T: 031 817 0000
E: mmadlala@salga.org.za
Mr. Sabelo Gwala
Director of Operations – SALGA
T: 031 817 0000
E: sgwala@salga.org.za

Timeline

Advisor - Municipal Governance

South African Local Government Association
12.2022 - 11.2024

Municipal Governance and IGR Intern

South African Local Government Association
09.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Philosophy and Law

University of KwaZulu-Natal

National Senior Certificate - undefined

Sehole Combined School

Candidate Attorney

Henwood Britter and Caney Attorneys
- Current

Field Worker

Statistics South Africa

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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