Lonwabo Phelo Nonabe
74 Victoria, Mthatha
Summary
Accomplished administration and secretariat professional with a proven track record at the Office of the Chief Justice. Adept in legal research and dispute resolution, with a strong background in staff supervision. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability, ensuring seamless court operations. Successfully enhanced team efficiency by over 30%, showcasing strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judge's Registrar/Secretary - (Level 7 Post)
Office of the Chief Justice - Mthatha High Court
Mthatha
04.2017 - Current
- Typing (or formatting) draft memoranda, decisions, directions, opinions, orders, or judgments written or granted by the Judge.
- Managing and typing correspondence, judgments, and orders for the Judge.
- Providing general secretarial and administrative support to the Judge.
- Arranging and diarizing appointments, meetings, official visits, and making travel and accommodation arrangements.
- Performing additional administrative duties as required.
- Compiling data and preparing reports and documents.
- Managing the Judge’s library.
- Arranging receptions for the Judge and his/her visitors.
- Cooperating with Judges, supervisors, and co-workers to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the court.
- Executing legal research as directed by the Judge.
- Complying with Departmental prescripts, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Maintaining confidentiality regarding office and departmental operations
- Acting as team leader of the judges' secretaries.
- Assisting in managing administration clerks (DCRS) on level 5 as required, drawing on previous experience as team leader in the section.
Administration Clerk - Court Clerk (DCRS)
Department of Justice - Mthatha High Court
Mthatha
11.2007 - 03.2015
- Maintained filing systems for records, correspondence, reports and documents.
- Preparing and setting up the recording machine.
- Ensuring the recording machine and microphones function properly.
- Reporting all malfunctions of the recording equipment.
- Ensuring the recording is on before court starts and that all voices are audible.
- Exporting cases.
- Keeping records of all transcription requests and time spent in court per case.
- Document scanning and data capturing.
- Providing any other administrative support as required by the Judiciary, Court Manager, and supervisor.
- Team leader of the section of the DCRS section reporting to the Registrar/supervisor and the court manager.
Human Resource Clerk - Administration (Contract)
Transnet Freight Rail
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Liaise with managers
- Create requisitions
- Advertising of vacancies
- Assist in admin related to recruitment
- Assist in conducting inductions
- Assist in coordinating skills meetings
- Preparing files for interviews
- Assist in coordinating, assessments
- Liaise with external suppliers
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of South Africa
Mthatha, South Africa10-2022
Higher Certificate in Law - Law
University of South Africa
Mthatha, South Africa11-2017
Master of Laws - Labour Law
North West University
PotchefstroomSome College (No Degree) - Human Resources Development
Walter Sisulu University
East London(Postdam Campus), South AfricaSome College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Thekwinin College (Umbilo Campus)
Durban, South AfricaSkills
- Decisiveness
- Oratory communication
- Opinion writing
- Resolving disputes
- Writing opinions
- Dispute resolution
- Legal research
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Analytical skills
- Written communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Reliability
- Continuous improvement
- Staff supervision
Languages
Xhosa
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Zulu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Compliance Report - Law Society of South Africa
- Introduction to Trial Advocacy - Legal Education Centre
- Doxit Certificate - LSSA - LEAD Casework
Timeline
Judge's Registrar/Secretary - (Level 7 Post)
Office of the Chief Justice - Mthatha High Court
04.2017 - Current
Administration Clerk - Court Clerk (DCRS)
Department of Justice - Mthatha High Court
11.2007 - 03.2015
Human Resource Clerk - Administration (Contract)
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Compliance Report - Law Society of South Africa
- Introduction to Trial Advocacy - Legal Education Centre
- Doxit Certificate - LSSA - LEAD Casework
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of South Africa
Higher Certificate in Law - Law
University of South Africa
Master of Laws - Labour Law
North West University
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Development
Walter Sisulu University
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Thekwinin College (Umbilo Campus)
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