Malusi Mhlongo
Lawyer
Durban
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Head: Legal & Compliance
EThekwini Municipality
06.2019 - Current
- Manage the Legal & Compliance Unit and all its activities, including provision of legal support to the administration and political leadership, litigation, labour law, drafting of bylaws, monitoring and commenting on proposed legislation & amendments, etc.
- Managing the municipal court for the prosecution of traffic violations and bylaw infringements.
- Guidance to the processes of the municipal council and the Executive Committee.
- Legal guidance to the Mayor and the City Manager.
- Manage the compliance functions throughout the whole eThekwini Municipality.
- Manage the expenditure of the operational budget of more than R60m annually, ensuring that it is not exceeded and spent within the applicable legal framework.
- Oversee the recruitment of legal professionals and their development and mentoring.
Practicising Attorney
Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys
03.2000 - 08.2021
- Specialised in Labour Law.
- Drafted pleadings for the CCMA and the Labour Court.
- Appearances in the CCMA and Labour Court.
Deputy Head: Litigation
EThekwini Municipality
09.2011 - 05.2019
- Managing the Litigation Department within the Legal & Compliance Unit of eThekwini Municipality
- Directing initiation and/or defending all litigation on behalf of eThekwini Municipality
- Recruiting staff for the Unit and managing their activities
Legal Consultant
EThekwini Municipality
04.2007 - 08.2011
- Managed all legal matters related to the FIFA 2010 World Cup
- Finalised contracts such as Host City Agreement, Stadium Use Agreement, etc.
- Finalised marketing protocols to counter ambush marketing
- Prepared eThekwini Municipality FIFA 2010 World Cup Bylaws
- Managed all litigation incidental to the above activities
Director: Legal Services
KwaZulu Natal Department of Housing
05.2006 - 04.2007
- Established the Legal Services Department.
- Designed the staff organogram for the Department.
- Developed job descriptions for the subordinates.
- Provided legal support to the MEC and the Head of Department.
- Provided legal advice and litigation for the whole Department.
- Prepared compliance documents such as the Promotion of Access to Information Manual.
- Prepared legislation such the Elimination and Prevention of Re-emergence of Slums, 2007.
Practicing Attorney
Khoza Ngcobo Drummond & Xulu Inc. Attorneys
09.2001 - 04.2006
- General work in the attorneys' office, including court work, drafting wills, contracts and memoranda of advice, etc.
- Specialised in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Labour Law.
Candidate Attorney
Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys
01.1998 - 02.2000
- Undergoing intense training to become an admitted attorney.
Education
Master of Laws - Law
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 03.2024 - 03.2024
LLB - Law
University of Durban Westville
Durban 05.1998 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Durban Westville
Durban 04.2001 -
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Computer Skills
Customer Service
Supervision and leadership
Excellent Communication
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Master of Laws - Law
Stellenbosch University
03.2024 - 03.2024
Head: Legal & Compliance
EThekwini Municipality
06.2019 - Current
Deputy Head: Litigation
EThekwini Municipality
09.2011 - 05.2019
Legal Consultant
EThekwini Municipality
04.2007 - 08.2011
Director: Legal Services
KwaZulu Natal Department of Housing
05.2006 - 04.2007
Practicing Attorney
Khoza Ngcobo Drummond & Xulu Inc. Attorneys
09.2001 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Durban Westville
04.2001 -
Practicising Attorney
Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys
03.2000 - 08.2021
LLB - Law
University of Durban Westville
05.1998 - 05.1998
Candidate Attorney
Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys
01.1998 - 02.2000
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