Dimpho Maseko
Provincial Legal Practitioner
Bloemfontein
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Compliance Champion
NHBRC
09.2018 - Current
- Ensure that all officials within the province implement the agreed time frames.
- Completion of the Compliance Risk Management Plans (“CRMP’s”) covering existing and new legislation an on-going basis.
- Completion and updating of compliance manuals with reference to “CRMP’s” and section compliance risk profiles
- Submission of compliance reports to the regulatory compliance function on a monthly and quarterly basis as well as when there are incidents of non-compliance.
- Provision of on-going Compliance advice
- Ensure the awareness and training of Section officials regarding compliance requirements and controls.
BCM/Risk Champion
NHBRC
09.2015 - Current
- Identification, monitoring and reporting new and emerging risks in different sections within the province
- Updating of operational and strategic risk registers monthly
- Review risk ratings
Provincial Legal Practitioner
NHBRC
01.2013 - Current
- Review contents and confirm contraventions in terms of the Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act (Act 95 of 1998), its Regulations and the Codes.
- Draft, issue notice of intention to suspend and escalate matters for disciplinary hearing.
- Review of Code of Conduct, warranty complaints and consult with stakeholders.
- Adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms as measures of first resort in the resolution of cases.
- Monitor and manage compliance with technical non-compliance notices issued by home inspectors.
- Consult with and prepare witnesses for disciplinary hearings.
- Compile evidence for suspension and lifting of suspension.
- Provide high quality litigation, advisory services and consult with attorneys.
- Ensure successful execution of all interdict applications by liaising with all relevant stakeholders.
- Draft acknowledgments of debts
- Attend court proceedings as an NHBRC representative
- Representing the company in forums where legal expertise is required.
- Review of instructions and supporting documentation from the Provincial Manager and other internal stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research on matters related to the NHBRC mandate.
- Provision of legal advice to NHBRC internal and external stakeholders.
- Vet financial guarantees and provide legal advice to internal and external stakeholders on inconsistencies with the organization spec.
- Provide input into Enforcement and legal advisory policies and procedures and review thereof including reviewing and drafting of process map flows.
- Compile reports for submission to the Enforcement and Legal Services Manager.
- Ensure compliance with the NHBRC policies and applicable Legislative framework.
- Attend to provincial audit findings within own area of work
- Develop and continuously update database of all files received in the province.
- Establish and maintain relations with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure support and cooperation within the industry
- Participate in information sessions and conduct training with different external stakeholders to educate them about mandate of the NHBRC, the Act and its Regulations
Candidate and Admitted Attorney
Legal Aid South Africa
05.2009 - 12.2012
- Drafting of legal pleadings e.g. summons, petition, appeals, applications etc.
- Criminal Litigation (Bail application, guilty pleas, trials, application for leave to appeal, petitions etc.)
- Drafting tender proposal document
- Civil applications (Family law, Evictions, Interdicts, etc.)
- Research
- Presenting Case Discussions
- Acted as a Civil Attorney for a period of 6 months while a candidate attorney, Criminal Law, Commercial, Contracts, Estates, Divorce, Evictions, etc.
- Peruse police dockets and clients’ files, consult with clients on a regular basis Attended legal writing for litigation training presented by Judge Hussain (Certified)
- Trial Advocacy training presented by Judge Hussain
- Criminal Litigation Training
Education
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law
University of The Free State
BloemfonteinLegal Practice - undefined
School for Practical Legal Training
Advanced programme in risk management, Credit Risk-Passed, Operational Risk Management-Passed, Market Risk-Pending, Risk Management Field Study Report-Passed, Strategic and Business Risk Management-Pending -
UNISA
Money Laundering-Certificate Completed, Compliance Management-Certificate Completed, Corporate Governance-Certificate Completed, Basic Interpretation Theory (BIT)-Completed, Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance Management -
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
04.2001 - 04.2018
Skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal
Analytical
Assertive
Public Speaking
Organizational Skills
Case Management
Research
Ability to work under pressure
Team Player
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs; SAP, Sybil and Oracle
Initiative & Responsibility
Ethical & Integrity
Career Level
Admitted Attorney
Admitted
09/01/11
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
References
- Mr. Jakobus Swanepoel, Acting Legal & Enforcement Manager, NHBRC-074 621 8841
- Mr. Bongani Monareng, Acting Compliance Manager, NHBRC-062 780 3530
Timeline
Compliance Champion
NHBRC
09.2018 - Current
BCM/Risk Champion
NHBRC
09.2015 - Current
Provincial Legal Practitioner
NHBRC
01.2013 - Current
Candidate and Admitted Attorney
Legal Aid South Africa
05.2009 - 12.2012
Money Laundering-Certificate Completed, Compliance Management-Certificate Completed, Corporate Governance-Certificate Completed, Basic Interpretation Theory (BIT)-Completed, Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance Management -
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
04.2001 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law
University of The Free State
Legal Practice - undefined
School for Practical Legal Training
Advanced programme in risk management, Credit Risk-Passed, Operational Risk Management-Passed, Market Risk-Pending, Risk Management Field Study Report-Passed, Strategic and Business Risk Management-Pending -
UNISA