Petrus Mkhulu Mphuthi

I am currently a Pupil Advocate doing my Pupillage / Legal Internship at RKS NKOSI INC. I am trained in Advocacy Skills including trial and motion Court Proceeding, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Information and Communication Technology for Practice, Legal Writing and Drafting, and Professional Conduct and Legal Ethics of Advocates. I further have vast working experience flowing from both underground and opencast mining, engineering, processing plant, road transport and railway safety operations. I am able to identify strategic opportunities within the changing environmental dynamics. With my combined experiences and analysis capabilities. I am was responsible for ensuring validity of the Transnet SOC Ltd's Single Entity Railway Safety Permit through timeous Permit Application and providing advises and assurance to the EXCO and Board of Directors on risk mitigation, developing short to medium and long-term Organisational Strategy. I have engaged with numerous Regulators on Policy, Standards and Frameworks developments. Further, I have addressed various audiences, and my listening skills, perseverance, patience and humor allows me to work effectively and with sensitivity across barriers such as language and culture. Also important is my ability to communicate in nine official languages and enabled strong relationship-building skills, an eagerness to learn and an ability to work well as part of a team whilst motivating and leading team members, including large multi-faceted teams. I am reliable, hardworking somebody and I am goal directed. I show initiative, use my creativity to find solutions to problems and enjoy seeing projects through to a positive conclusion.

Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.

Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of needy persons to obtain necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations.

• Pupil Advocate, RKS NKOSI INC., 12/01/23, Current, Lower Courts Appearances, Clients Consultations, Legal Advises, Legal Writings, Drafting, Mediations, Dispute Resolutions, Legal Research, Writing Opinions, Civil Litigations, Applications, Representations, Administrative Law
• Executive Manager: Governance and Assurance, Transnet SOC Ltd, 09/01/21, 12/01/23, Ensuring compliance to all applicable Statutory Compliance through governance and assurance, Policy developments, Audits and Oversight Inspections, Investigations, Reporting and Stakeholders engagements
• Executive Manager: Rail Safety, Transnet SOC Ltd, 06/01/16, 08/01/21, Reporting to the General Manager: Safety and working in collaboration with the Group Leadership Team to develop and execute the company's strategy deliver strong, consistent, organic and acquisitive growth locally and internationally through capital allocation and investments, Facilitate and ensure that the Single Entity Transnet SOC Ltd's Railway Safety Permit application is in line with the Safety Permit Conformity Assessment Methodology and SANS 3000-1:2016, Ensure Quality checks and timeous Permit application submission to the Railway Safety Regulator, Analyse, lead, advice, give guidance and support the Operating Divisions in ensuring compliance to the Permit Conditions, Provide oversight assurance and report to the Company Governance Committees, Liaise with the respective Regulators on strategic issues impacting on railway activities
• Group Manager: SHEQ, Transnet SOC Ltd, 02/01/08, 06/01/16, Reporting to the General Manager: Continuity, Health and Safety in ensuring providing Health and Safety strategic direction, whilst ensuring alignment, consistency and compliance throughout Transnet SOC Ltd, as the Organisation, Report and support the relevant Governance Committees in enabling them to make informed decisions, Participate in levels 1 and 2 Boards of Inquiry with view to enhance the investigations and establishing preventative measures and controls
• Manager: HSEC Projects, BHP Billiton South Africa - Klipspruit Opencast, 01/01/07, 02/01/08, Reporting to the Project Manager, Heading of the HSEC business unit in the construction of the Klipspruit Opencast Coal project whilst ensuring Contractor HSEC Management Compliance, Developed HSEC Standards, Procedures and rules for the project, Provided HSEC strategic direction in the ensuring safe construction, Ensured compliance to all applicable statutory bodies, Input into feasibility study report for approvals, Budgeting, training and report writing
• Manager: Health and Safety, BHP Billiton South Africa - Koornfontein Mine, 07/01/04, 12/01/06, Reported to the General Manager whilst responsible for the Health and Safety of seven underground operations, engineering workshops, processing plant and contractors, Provided Health and Safety Strategic direction and support to the operations, Ensured compliance to all applicable statutory bodies, Budgeting, training and report writing
• Superintendent: Health and Safety, BHP Billiton South Africa - Douglas Colliery, 12/01/01, 06/01/04, Reporting to the Mine Manager, whilst responsible for the Health and Safety of eight underground operations, engineering workshops and contractors, Provided Health and Safety Strategic direction and support to the operations, Ensured compliance to all applicable statutory bodies, Developed and reviewed Health and Safety Standards, Procedures and rules for the project, Budgeting, training and report writing
• Health and Safety Officer: Underground, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 10/01/98, 11/01/01, Reported to the Underground Chief Safety Officer, Ensured compliance through carrying out of legal Inspections and led audits for six sections, Accidents and Incidents Investigations, Coordinating the SHE Representatives and supported the operations
• Health and Safety Officer: Engineering, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 12/01/97, 09/01/98, Reported to the Surface Engineer, Ensured compliance through carrying out of legal Inspections and led audits for surface workshops, Accidents and Incidents Investigations, Coordinating the SHE Representatives and supported the operations
• Health and Safety Officer: Process Plant, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 06/01/97, 11/01/97, Reported to the Plant Manager, Ensured compliance through carrying out of legal Inspections and led audits for the Process Plant and workshops, Accidents and Incidents Investigations, Coordinating the SHE Representatives and supported the operations
• Assistant Health and Safety Officer, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 09/01/95, 05/01/97, Reported to the Risk Manager, Ensured compliance through carrying out of legal Inspections and audits mine wide, Accidents and Incidents Investigations, SHE Representatives training and supported the Safety Officers in all operations
• First Aid Trainer/ Instructor, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 05/01/93, 08/01/95, Reported to the Chief Safety Officer, Accredited Instructorship by South African First Aid League and conducted mine wide levels 1 and 2 First Aid training
• Geological Technician: Acting, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 04/01/92, 04/01/93, Reported to the Chief Geologist, Conducted borehole wireline logging and conducted basic rock analysis
• Survey Assistant: Team Leader, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 06/01/91, 03/01/92, Reported to the Chief Surveyor, Leading Survey Assistants on daily activities and ensuring maintenance of equipment
• Survey Assistant / Helper, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 08/01/89, 05/01/91, Reported to the Chief Surveyor, Assisting Surveyors on daily survey activities and ensuring maintenance of equipment
• General Worker / Dragline Cleaner, BHP Billiton South Africa - Rietspruit Mine Services, 03/01/89, 07/01/89, Reported to the Dragline Operator, Dragline Machine Cleaner and assisting with Dragline Machine movement

• COMSOC 1 and 2, Coordination for Hearing and Illumination, Effective Communication and Workers' Participation, SHE Representation Instructor, Hazard Awareness and Coaching, Chamber of Mines
• ISO 9001:2000 Internal Audit, OSHAS 18001 & ISO 14001, Strata Control 3, Intermediate Middle Management Development Program, Proto Training, Surface Fire Fighting, First Aid Training, Better Business Writing Skills, Human Risk Interface, Various Institutions

I represented more than 23 clients before various Magistrate Courts and CCMA. Of the total, 6 matters were withdrawn due to State inability to prove the case, 8 were in the clients favour, acquittal whilst the remaining 9 in progress.

Prior to my Pupillage, I served in various Senior / Executive Roles and I developed a number of key Corporate Policies, ensured the Organisation's seamless governance and compliance.

I also ensured valid and sustained Train Operator license and reduced the number Special Condition issued by the Rail Regulator from 13 to average 2.

I chaired and or participated in the Boards of Inquiry were major occurrences to place.

Practical Vocational Training

• Legal Practice Council

Watching Soccer

Spent my spare time watching both local and international games. Interesting to observe quick decision making and team working in achieving the desired results