Mpela Siggibo Robson
East London
Summary
Professional individual, an analytic thinker who has been in the legal field for 9 years as a prosecutor and 27 years on the bench as a magistrate in criminal, civil and family matters. I have worked and interacted with all South Africans in their diversity through the lengths and breadths of the country.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Magistrate
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
08.1992 - 10.2019
- Led the IZINGOLWENI magistrates court as Head of Office, managing the administration of justice.
- Appointed control magistrate for criminal courts section at PROTEA magistrates court Soweto.
- Conducted adjudication of criminal, civil, and family court cases to ensure fair legal proceedings.
- Oversaw management and control of justice administration within magistrate's office, improving service delivery and responsiveness to community needs.
- Promoted effective case flow management through active engagement with stakeholders, facilitating timely resolution of cases.
- Mentored and trained newly appointed magistrates and prosecutors to enhance their legal competencies.
- Evaluated performance of mentee magistrates and managed report submissions to head of office.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on legal issues and research methodologies, enhancing team capability and legal knowledge.
- Worked as assistant head of office in NKANDLA magistrate's office and KOKSTAD magistrate's office.
- Designated in terms of Section 91A of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 as presiding officer in such cases.
Public Prosecutor
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
02.1983 - 08.1992
- Decided on readiness of criminal cases for court proceedings.
- Provided guidance to police investigators on procedural investigation methods.
- Managed inquests and administrative functions within prosecutor office.
- Responded to maintenance enquiries from staff and clients.
Education
Grade 12 -
mount frere high school
Mount Frere, EC1981
Bachelor of Laws -
STADIO
EAST LONDON, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA08-2026
Diploma Juris -
UNIVERSITY OF TRANSKEI
UMTATA, SOUTH AFRICA05-1990
Children's Court course -
Justice College
01-2019
Aspirant Magistrates course -
Justice College
Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA01-1993
Prosecutors course -
Department of Justice.
Umtata, SOUTH AFRICA01-1986
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal relationships
- Ability to juggle multiple activities
- Work under pressure
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Courtroom procedures
- Case analysis
- Time management
- Stakeholder engagement
Personal Information
- ID Number: 6307015054086
- Citizenship: South African
Timeline
Magistrate
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
08.1992 - 10.2019
Public Prosecutor
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
02.1983 - 08.1992
Grade 12 -
mount frere high school
Bachelor of Laws -
STADIO
Diploma Juris -
UNIVERSITY OF TRANSKEI
Children's Court course -
Justice College
Aspirant Magistrates course -
Justice College
Prosecutors course -
Department of Justice.