Nokuthula Mkhonta
Attorney/ Candidate Company Secretary
Manzini
Summary
A bright, resilient, talented and goal driven practicing attorney, and executive assistant skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney /Assistant Company Secretary
Bhila Attorneys
09.2023 - Current
- Contributed to successful case outcomes with diligent fact-checking, attention to detail, and fast-paced drafting of documents.
- Ensured compliance and meeting of deadlines by diligently monitoring progress of all issues from inception to resolution.
- Organized large volumes of data.
- Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency, implementing an organized filing system for important documents.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, and other important dates.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
Legal Educator (Part-time)
Legal Education Centre
01.2024 - Current
- Assisting candidate attorneys by familiarizing them with the legal environment and court procedure.
- Assisting with practicals of the legal environment
Part-time Lecturer
Limkokwing University-Eswatini
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Teaching Labour Law and Legal Aspects of Business
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
Candidate/Practising Attorney
Mculu Attorneys, Nelspruit
01.2019 - Current
- Consulting with clients and providing legal advice Performing adequate legal research to ensure a deep understanding of cases Analysing and interpreting laws in relation to the situation of the client Running unopposed and opposed applications Drafting pleadings and applications Trial preparation
- Liaising with Registrars of the High Court and the Clerk of Court Briefs to counsel's Negotiations for settlement Drafting settlement agreements Drafting contracts and agreements Divorce related matters
Promoter
Atomic Marketing (Durban)
02.2016 - 12.2018
- As a promoter for Atomic Marketing my responsibilities were as follows: Educate consumers by providing samples in accordance with the Atomic Marketing sampling strategy
- Provides support for sales function as and when required
- Execute strategies built around consumer needs in the market in order to grow specific consumption opportunities
- Have extensive knowledge of the product and its ingredients to address consumer issues and ensure the consumer understands the product
- Systems and Administration: provide feedback and sampling reports to the field marketing specialist.
Education
Bachelor of Laws: LL.B Degree - Law
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban, South Africa 01.2024 - 12.2018
Bcom in Economics -
Rhodes University
Gqerberha 01.2024 - 12.2024
Compliance and Risk Management - Compliance
University of Cape Town
Cape TownCompany Secretary
CGISA
12.2025
Skills
Professionalism
Communication
Teamwork
Technical knowledge
Communication Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Computer Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Time Management
MS Office
Problem-Solving
Certification
2023, BLA Legal Education Centre, Polokwane, Advanced Trial Advocacy Training
References
- Vuthlari Mdluli, Mculu Attorneys - Principal, +27 672 53 7740, vuthlarimdluli@gmail.com
- Simphiwe Phungula, Lecturer at UCT, +27 76 914 1320, phungulasp@gmail.com
Professionalbodies
- Legal Practice Council (LPC)
- Compliance Institute SA (CISA)
Timeline
Legal Educator (Part-time)
Legal Education Centre
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Laws: LL.B Degree - Law
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
01.2024 - 12.2018
Bcom in Economics -
Rhodes University
01.2024 - 12.2024
Attorney /Assistant Company Secretary
Bhila Attorneys
09.2023 - Current
Part-time Lecturer
Limkokwing University-Eswatini
05.2023 - 12.2023
Candidate/Practising Attorney
Mculu Attorneys, Nelspruit
01.2019 - Current
Promoter
Atomic Marketing (Durban)
02.2016 - 12.2018
Compliance and Risk Management - Compliance
University of Cape Town
Company Secretary
CGISA
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