Raees Ahmed Khan
Cape Town
Summary
First-year LLB student at the University of Cape Town with an 87.71% cumulative GPA and a proven record of academic excellence as a matric top achiever. International award-winning inventor, national debating competitor and community volunteer with demonstrated experience in leadership, financial administration and public service. Entrepreneurial, highly driven and recognised by major media outlets for innovation and community impact, with strong communication, marketing and stakeholder engagement skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orphan Tutor
Sumaya Institute
Mitchelles Plain
01.2026 - Current
- Tutor for grade 7-12 orphan students from the Mitchelles Plain region that are affected by gang violence and inadequate education.
- Mr Salmaan Baddeley | Administrator | 072 160 3351
Bookkeeper and Financial Administration
Engen (Whispers)
Vryburg
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed daily bookkeeping, reconciled financial records, processed invoices and maintained accurate cash and transaction records to support the smooth operation of the service station. Assisted with financial administration, stock control, supplier payments and general business operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficient record-keeping.
- Contact: Mr Anis Tayob | Owner | 072 391 7867
Owner
Vryburgers Boba
Vryburg
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Sold homemade Boba drinks and gourmet sweet packages on weekends.
- View Website: http://www.sites.google.com/view/vryburgers
First Aider
Vryburg High School
Vryburg
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Certified level 3 first aider with 5 years of active service working alongside paramedics.
- Contact: Mrs Mary Anne Roux | Trainer | 063 429 2083
Education
LLB - Law
University of Cape Town
12-2025
National Senior Certificate - High School
Vryburg High School
12-2026
Skills
- Legal Research
- Commercial Awareness
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
- Leadership
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Financial Administration
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Problem Solving
Locations
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Vryburg, North West
(Willing to relocate anywhere within South Africa)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Setswana
Intermediate
B1
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Level 3 first aid
- Coding Fundamentals in html
- Coding Fundamentals in javascript
- Coding Fundamentals in java
Leadership Experience
- Youth ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Mexico, 2024
- Class representative, MAM1013f
- Head of academics, Matric Council, 2026
- Debate Captain, 2022-2025
- Representative Council of Learners, 2022-2023
- Culture Commitee (Vryburg High), 2022-2025
- Academic Commitee Founder (Vryburg High), 2025
International Science and innovation awards
- Represented South Africa as a delegate at the 2024 Mexican International Science Fair.
- Ranked 7th in the world and awarded an International Honourable Medal.
- Awarded an International Gold Medal at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.
- Invented PAHD, an innovative medical device designed to address healthcare challenges in under-resourced communities.
- Featured by major South African and international newspapers and television news outlets for innovation and scientific achievement. View Publications Here
- Contact: Dr Krishnie Naidoo | Academic Director, Eskom Expo for Young Scientists | 083 960 2002, krishnie@exposcience.co.za
Debating and Advocacy
- Competed at national level marking in the 2023 National Schools Moot Court Competition, representing Vryburg High School among the Top 20 schools in the North West.
- National Champion in British Parliamentary Debate, demonstrating advanced advocacy, legal reasoning and persuasive communication.
- National Runner-up in the HESOP Department of Basic Education Debate Competition.
- Finalist in the PL Alumni Debate League and semi-finalist in the Gauteng Debate League.
- National competitor in Radikale Redenaars Public Speaking.
- Served as Debate Captain (2022–2025), mentoring junior debaters, leading team preparation and coordinating competitive participation.
- Contact: Miss Lancherine Tities | Educator at Vryburg High School | 066 330 9254
Timeline
Orphan Tutor
Sumaya Institute
01.2026 - Current
Bookkeeper and Financial Administration
Engen (Whispers)
12.2023 - 01.2025
Owner
Vryburgers Boba
01.2022 - 01.2025
First Aider
Vryburg High School
01.2021 - 01.2025
LLB - Law
University of Cape Town
National Senior Certificate - High School
Vryburg High School