Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Brenda Roodt Louwrens

Former Magistrate
Sandton,GP

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Magistrate

Heidelberg WC
11.2018 - 11.2020
  • Managed jury selection process, ensuring unbiased panels for fair trials.
  • Supervised probationary sentences, monitoring compliance with conditions imposed by the court.
  • Conducted settlement conferences to encourage parties to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently.
  • Presided over various types of cases, ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice.

Magistrate (Permanent appointment)

DOJCD
Kimberley
01.2010 - 12.2018

Contract Magistrate

DOJCD
Cape Town
01.2004 - 12.2010

Acting Regional Court Magistrate

DOJCD
Oudtshoorn
01.2008 - 12.2008

Serial Offenses Prosecutor (Parow Court)

NPA (Sexual offences)
01.1999 - 12.2003

Head of office Heidelberg WC

DOJDC
Western Cape
12.2018 - 12.2020

Assistant to Mr. I Chetty

The Films and Publication Board. Child pornography
01.2003 - 08.2003

District and Regional Courts Prosecutor

Department Justice (NPA)
01.1984 - 12.1989

Education

Bachelor of Science - Law

Rand Afrikaans University
Johannesburg
01.1979 - 12.1983

High School Diploma -

Linden Hoerskool
01.1975 - 12.1978

Skills

Core Adjudication Skills Judicial decision-making Case evaluation and judgement Interpretation and application of law Evidence assessment Legal reasoning and analysis

Core Adjudication Skills Judicial decision-making Case evaluation and judgement Interpretation and application of law Evidence assessment Legal reasoning and analysis

Critical Thinking & Ethics Strong ethical judgement and integrity Impartiality and fairness Sound decision-making under pressure Attention to detail Confidentiality and discretion

Communication Skills Clear verbal communication Professional written communication Ability to question and clarify information Managing courtroom interactions

Courtroom & Administrative Skills Case management Understanding of court procedures Time management and organisation Handling sensitive and complex matters

Interpersonal Skills Conflict resolution Emotional intelligence Respectful engagement with diverse individuals Maintaining authority with professionalism

Timeline

Head of office Heidelberg WC

DOJDC
12.2018 - 12.2020

Magistrate

Heidelberg WC
11.2018 - 11.2020

Magistrate (Permanent appointment)

DOJCD
01.2010 - 12.2018

Acting Regional Court Magistrate

DOJCD
01.2008 - 12.2008

Contract Magistrate

DOJCD
01.2004 - 12.2010

Assistant to Mr. I Chetty

The Films and Publication Board. Child pornography
01.2003 - 08.2003

Serial Offenses Prosecutor (Parow Court)

NPA (Sexual offences)
01.1999 - 12.2003

District and Regional Courts Prosecutor

Department Justice (NPA)
01.1984 - 12.1989

Bachelor of Science - Law

Rand Afrikaans University
01.1979 - 12.1983

High School Diploma -

Linden Hoerskool
01.1975 - 12.1978
Brenda Roodt LouwrensFormer Magistrate