SANELE VILAKAZI

• Conduct legal research and provide opinions on employment law matters
  Assist directors and associates in various legal tasks
  Offer employment law advice to local and international clients in sectors such as telecommunications, engineering, building, construction, and mining
  
• Provide advise on collective and individual labor law issues (strikes, section 197 process, retrenchments processes, unfair discrimination dispute, organisational rights disputes, employment benefits disputes)
  Handle disciplinary hearings
  Represent employers in arbitration proceedings and trials
  Draft pleadings for cases in CCMA, Bargaining Councils, Labour Court, and Labour Appeal Court
  Draft employment agreements, HR, and IR policies for employers
  
• Conduct investigations and draft detailed reports
  Advise based on investigative findings
  
• Liaise with external attorneys and clients on briefs and cases
  

• Provided pro bono legal counseling at Wits Law Clinic during the final year of LLB studies
  Consulted with clients on matters including delict, unlawful arrest, defamation cases, and family law
  Drafted client statements and assisted in interviewing witnesses
  Reported activities and findings to supervisor Prof Peter Jordi
  
• Assisted in drafting pleadings, court documents, and correspondences
  Participated in the preparation of pre-trial conferences
  
• Collaborated with Law Clinic practicing attorneys in preparing for trials
  

• Engaged in various tasks and gained practical experience in the legal profession
  
• Drafted legal opinions involving research, case law analysis, and providing comprehensive legal opinions on factual matters for clients
  Drafted letters and reported back to assigned principal
  
• Prepared affidavits with careful attention to detail and adherence to legal standards
  Collaborated closely with the assigned associate to gather relevant information and compile supporting evidence for strong case presentations
  
• Attended the High Court, participating in tasks such as filing legal documents and observing court processes
  Gained a practical understanding of court procedures
  
• Diligently reported back to assigned principal, providing updates on progress, highlighting challenges, and seeking guidance when necessary
  Ensured effective communication and facilitated efficient collaboration within the firm
  
• Developed research, drafting, and communication skills
  Gained exposure to the practical aspects of the law
  

• Worked under the guidance of the Managing Partner at AfriConsult
• Played a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of artists, actors, and entertainment individuals
  
• Gained valuable experience in talent management and legal support within the entertainment industry
  
• Drafted commercial contracts for small companies
  Entrusted with drafting lease agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment contracts, and other legal documents
  
• Actively supported clients in developing comprehensive company policies
  
• Provided legal insights and expertise for client proposals
  Analyzed potential risks and identified growth opportunities
  Ensured proposals complied with relevant laws and regulations
  
• Honed legal skills and navigated complex contractual arrangements
  Developed a deep understanding of the entertainment industry
  

• Verified proper marking of all examination papers for Matric 2020
• Ensured accurate calculation of subtotals in examination papers
• Identified and rectified errors and mistakes in the marking process

• Collecting Data and conducting surveys.

• Conducting quantitative research.

• Transcribing Interview notes.

• Served as a Research Assistant to Simphiwe Ngwane (Senior Researcher).

• When he conducted research for Dr Jacob Dlamini for his 2015 Alon Paton award-winning book called “Askari: A Story of Collaboration and Betrayal in the Anti-Apartheid struggle.”

• I conducted archive research and track down documents at the South African National Archive and the National Library in Pretoria.

• Review documents and articles to the main researcher Simphiwe Ngwane.