Mxolisi Toti
Procedural Officer
Somerset West
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
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procedural Officer: Research and Parliamentary Practice / House Plenaries Units
RSA Parliament
Cape Town
08.2011 - Current
- Procedural Support to House sittings and Joint sittings;
- Support to sittings of National Assembly;
- Preparation of procedural advice;
- Served as Secretariat for the Chief Whips’ Forum and Powers and Privileges Committee;
- Wrote write-ups for Procedural Developments;
- Conducted comparative research on parliamentary procedures and practices;
- Monitored unsolicited petitions and submissions;
Researcher
Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Tshwane
04.2010 - 07.2011
- Conducted research and development of definitions of human rights and international humanitarian law violation for the UNHCHR Human Rights Case Management System;
- Developed a short version which comprises of a short description of each violation which would be available electronically to allow Human Rights Officers to have quick access on their computers and support their rapid classification of human rights incidents according to the relevant violations or set of violations;
- Developed a comprehensive with more detailed description of each violation, with examples illustrating the description and references to published materials and international jurisprudence (e.g. decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, Human Rights Committee, African Commission, UN human rights treaty bodies);
- Reported on international human rights law in Africa for the Oxford Reports on International Law (International Law in Domestic Courts);
- Assisted with editorial changes to the cases included in the African Human Rights Law Reports (a joint publication of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa);
- Acted as Election Observer Team Leader for the Centre for Human Rights during the South African Local Government Elections (2011);
- Represented the Centre for Human Rights in the External Evaluation Panel aimed at getting an overview and opinion in the departmental programmes.
Deputy Director: Chief Directorate: Promotion of the Rights of Vulnerable Groups
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD)
Tshwane
12.2008 - 03.2010
- Served as Secretariat for the Inter-Sectoral Committee (ISC): Management of Sexual Offences;
- Facilitated the establishment of the National Registrar for Sex Offenders (NRSO);
- Assisted in piloting the user acceptance testing of the NRSO system in Magistrate and High Court;
- Provided training to court officials with regard to the operation of NRSO;
- Developed a draft plan and process mapping in conjunction with DOJ&CD Labour, HR, Risk Management Units and Department of Public Service and Administration to manage the vetting of internal and external employees in terms of NRSO and CPR;
- Participated in the inter-departmental and internal project teams responsible for the development of the business process mapping for NRSO;
- Ensured alignment of NRSO and Child Protection Register (CPR);
- Accomplished a nationwide audit of existing and required physical and human infrastructure for Sexual Offences Courts in conjunction with National Prosecuting Authority;
- Ensured that minutes, invitations, reports, etc to the members of the ISC are dispatched in time;
- Coordinated the implementation of the recommendations of the ISC;
- Wrote reports of the activities of the ISC task teams and submitted them to the ISC in time;
- Developed and drafted legal documents, memoranda, briefings, reports and government notices;
- Acted as focal point in all statistically related initiatives for the reporting to ISCCJ and NPOC on sexual offences matters;
- Coordinated all reports (DEVCOM, JCPS Cluster, POA, PIM, Annual and ad hoc) for the PRVG;
- Continuously assessed and measured data against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with regard to reporting;
- Drafted responses to Parliamentary Questions and conducted legal research and provided recommendations on appropriate interventions to improve both legislation and programmes.
Assistant Director: JCPS Cluster Coordination
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD)
Tshwane
06.2006 - 11.2008
- Worked in a team that provided high quality administrative, logistical and secretariat support to the Deputy Director General: Court Services as Chair of the IJS Development Committee (a high level committee which is a sub-structure of Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster);
- Compiled progress reports, attended IJS Development Committee meetings and compiled agenda and minutes;
- Attended Development Committee task team meetings in order to monitor progress and compile reports for the JCPS Director Generals’ Cluster and Cabinet;
- Cooperated with JCPS Cluster Secretariat within South African Police Services (SAPS) to ensure its proper functioning;
- Responsible for liaising with key coordinating departments, provincial JCPS structures and Policy Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) in the Presidency Office to ensure the implementation of government Programme of Action (PoA) for JCPS Cluster;
- Monitored and reported on the implementation of Annual Action Plans by sub-committees of the IJS Development Committee;
- Collaborated with Technical Assistant Unit from National Treasury in developing Strategic Plan Document (2008 – 2011) for the IJS Development Committee;
- Organised high level focus group meetings and strategic planning workshop with project leaders.
Research Assistant
Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA)
Tshwane
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Provided research support to the head of the Peace and Security Governance Research Unit;
- Researched progress made by southern African states on the implementation of SADC Protocol on the Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials;
- Liaised with South African government department responsible for the implementation of the SADC Protocol;
- Executed ad hoc research work on the role of South Africa in the war against global terrorism, regulation of the private security industry and impact of migration on South Africa’s security;
- Searched for relevant literature and develop endnote bibliography;
- Produced succinct summaries of relevant academic literature;
- Sourced and captured data;
- Generated and interpreted basic descriptive data analyses;
- Provided assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and powerpoint presentations.
Research Intern
Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Cape Town
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Assisted in developing the ISS Terrorism and Money Laundering web page;
- Wrote relevant legislation abstracts on terrorism and money laundering for Southern African region;
- Scanned documents and catalogued material for the ISS Resource Centre;
- Wrote concise and comprehensive case studies to be used in workshops and seminars;
- Assisted the programme with ad-hoc research as requested by the senior researchers;
- Assisted with the drafting of e-newsletters for the programme, namely the African Terrorism Bulletin and Money Laundering Monitor;
- Participated in the Strategic Planning workshop (ISS Cape Town Office);
- Assisted with general administrative duties of the resource centre and office.
Monitor
Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG)
Cape Town
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Served (part-time) as a Monitor in National Assembly and National Council Of Provinces. I was mainly dealing with Foreign Affairs, Safety and Security Portfolio Committees and Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs;
- Liaising with Committee Secretaries;
- Attended parliamentary committee meetings, took minutes, monitored legislation reform and wrote detailed reports on committee meetings for PMG website.
Student Assistant
Legal Aid Board and Refugees Clinic (University of Cape Town)
Cape Town
03.1999 - 11.2000
- Received instructions from clients;
- Researched relevant cases and statutes and drafted progress reports for the attorneys;
- Managed the submissions of documents to court;
- Interpreted legal statutes, letters and summons for clients;
- Administered and managed the Clinic’s filling system and initiated follow-ups with clients;
- Drafting court summons papers for clients.
Student Assistant
Financial Aid Office (University of Cape Town)
Cape Town
02.1998 - 11.1998
- Performed Front Line duties, including responding to enquiries from prospective students, current students, other sectors within the University, and the general public;
- Capturing of mail and documents received by the office on the bursary system;
- Maintaining a documenting management systems that will allow for effective retrieval and filing of all documents;
- Advising students and the members of the public on UCT’s financial assistance programme;
- Functioning as a team member especially sharing of duties in the Front Line area.
Education
MPHIL - Human Rights
University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - undefined
University of Cape Town
01.1996 - 01.1998
Skills
Achievements And Skills
Contributed to the development of human rights and international humanitarian law violations glossary for the UNHCHR Human Rights Case Management System, 11/01/10, Successful in establishing the South African National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO), 01/01/09, Refinement of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Government Programme of Action – Performance Indicators, 01/01/08, Wrote abstracts and annotations of southern African country reports to the United Nations Counter Terrorism Committee on financing of terrorism and money laundering legislation to be put on CD for the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) website, 01/01/06, Provided end-to-end project management support to all units within the Chief Directorate: Promotion of Rights of Vulnerable Groups, Ensured all activities, work requests and projects undertaken are completed and implemented on time, Escalated project issues, risk and concerns as per the agreed project escalation procedure, Monitored deadlines and also ensured that reporting requirements for all running programme activities of the IJS Development Committee have been planned and agreed upon, Completed a course on Programme in Project Management from University of Stellenbosch Business School, Trained in short course on Monitoring and Evaluation Training for Justice with ADI Systems, Attended in-house training on ‘Project Cycle Management Basic Course’ from ISS, Developed research and analytical skills through working for the Centre for Human Rights, JCPS Cluster: Development Committee Secretariat, Africa Institute of South Africa, ISS and Parliamentary Monitoring Group, Participated in lecture series on Research Methodology with Conflict And Governance Facility and AISA, Enhanced communication (verbal and written) skills from accurately writing minutes and summarising complex debates of IJS Development Committee meetings, Improved communication skills from issuing clear and concise instructions, dealing with people tactfully and diplomatically, Advised clients/students at UCT Legal Aid and Refugees Clinic and Financial Aid Office respectively, Developed presentation, negotiation and persuasion skills through working on team projects, Participated in the Sexual Offences Task Team responsible for the coordination and implementation of the new legislation on sexual offences, Human Trafficking Task Team which coordinates human trafficking structures and processes in government, Inter-Sectoral Committee on Child Justice which seeks to address all matters pertaining to children in trouble with the law, Victims Empowerment Policy Management Team which oversees participation of all government departments involved in Victim Empowerment, Victims Services Charter Task Team which aims to coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the Victims Services Charter by government departments, Detainee Prediction Research Task Team which aims to build a statistical model of the criminal justice system, Developed ability to prepare and draft quality progress reports for submission to the JCPS Directors-General Cluster and Cabinet, Scrutinized reports to ensure that they comply with the reporting standards and requirements, Provided quality assurance to ensure alignment with JCPS Cluster strategic objectives and policies, Coordinated the work of various sub-committees and provincial programmes of action, Provided policy guidance and support to IJS Development Committee Sub-Committees/Departments, Advised project leaders/departments in supporting government programme of action for the JCPS Cluster, Coordinated activities of the Cluster Budgeting, Human Trafficking, ISCCJ, NPOC task teams, Liaised with government departments and other stakeholders to ensure a synergistic and coordinated approach
Interests And Other Achievements
Globalization, Poverty and Borders: Do states have duties to realize socio economic rights beyond their own borders?, 11/01/10, Where are the Natives? The Black Intelligentsia Today, 05/01/06, Post Conflict Reconstruction in Rwanda: The Impact of The Gacaca Court System, 04/01/06, Brief Dialogue Between Civil Society In South Africa With His Excellency, Mr Kofi Annan, Secretary General Of The United Nations, 03/01/06, Policy Research and Capacity Building in Southern Africa, 12/01/05, Monitoring Unregulated Party Funding in South Africa, 08/01/05, Conflict Resolution, 01/01/04, In defence of South Africa’s working class, http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/features/65420, We need ‘friendly’ police, 04/04/10, http://www.timeslive.co.za/opinion/letters/article384499.ece/We-need-friendly-police, Human insecurity: The problem of poverty, unemployment and social exclusion, 06/01/09, 18, 2, African Terrorism Bulletin, Issue 5, 03/01/06, http://www.issafrica.org/dynamic/administration/file_manager/file_links/0506, African Terrorism Bulletin, Issue 4, 09/01/05, http://iss.co.za/dynamic/administration/file_manager/file_links/0405, African Terrorism Bulletin, Issue 3, 06/01/05, http://www.iss.co.za/dynamic/administration/file_manager/file_links/0305, In 2004 I did an Herbicide Application Course with Working for Water Programme administered by Department of Water Affairs and Forestry., SRC Class Representative for Law of Contract Class (2000), Member of the Black Law Student Forum (1999 -2000), In 1998 I embarked on UCT’s Work Study Programme Office projects which provided valuable access to work experience opportunities., Secretary of Yokohama Judo Club (1993-1994), Chairperson of Khanyisa Youth Club (1992-1993), In my leisure time I listen to current affairs, music and jazz in particular and write reviews.
Professional Development
- Application of Official Protocol, Helena Burger and Associates, 3 days, 2011
- Human Rights in Africa, University of Pretoria, 5 Days, 2010
- Time Management Made Easy, Corporate Business And Management Training, 1 Day, 2009
- Project Management, University Of Stellenbosch Business School, 5 Days, 2008
- Monitoring and Evaluation for Justice, ADI Systems, 3 Days, 2007
- Mastering Minutes and Meetings, Insite Training, 3 Days, 2006
- Research Methodology, Conflict And Governance Facility, 3 Days, 2006
- Microsoft Power Point, Institute for Security Studies, 1 Day, 2005
- Microsoft Excel, Institute for Security Studies, 1 Day, 2005
Awards
- The Sainsbury Trust Fellowship, 1999-2000
- Frank Robb Charitable Trust, 1998
- First Class pass for the Introduction to the Study of Law course, 1998
- Finland Embassy Award, 1997
Timeline
MPHIL - Human Rights
University of Pretoria
01.2015 - 01.2017
Procedural Officer: Research and Parliamentary Practice / House Plenaries Units
RSA Parliament
08.2011 - Current
Researcher
Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
04.2010 - 07.2011
Deputy Director: Chief Directorate: Promotion of the Rights of Vulnerable Groups
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD)
12.2008 - 03.2010
Assistant Director: JCPS Cluster Coordination
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD)
06.2006 - 11.2008
Research Assistant
Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA)
01.2006 - 05.2006
Research Intern
Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
06.2005 - 12.2005
Monitor
Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG)
01.2001 - 05.2005
Student Assistant
Legal Aid Board and Refugees Clinic (University of Cape Town)
03.1999 - 11.2000
Student Assistant
Financial Aid Office (University of Cape Town)
02.1998 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - undefined
University of Cape Town
01.1996 - 01.1998
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