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Sonja De Villiers

Sonja De Villiers

Lecturer, Compliance Officer, Attorney
Eastcliffe

Summary

A dedicated legal and compliance professional with a decade of experience in regulatory compliance, legal drafting, and policy administration. My background combines corporate governance roles with four years in academia, focusing on academic quality assurance and module development within the IIE. I possess comprehensive experience in coordinating compliance activities, supporting internal audits, developing and delivering training, and managing legal documentation to ensure institutional integrity and mitigate risk. I am adept at liaising with diverse stakeholders and supporting operational governance functions in both corporate and academic environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer

IIE Varsity College & Vega Campuses
02.2021 - Current
  • Lectured a variety of law subjects across a number of degrees and modules.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Ensured academic rigor and consistency through roles as an internal moderator, focusing on academic quality assurance.
  • Developed new course modules and assessments, including tests, assignments, and examinations for various law and psychology subjects.
  • Led marking standardisation processes for assigned modules to ensure consistent evaluation standards.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.

Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

CannGro (Pty) Ltd
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Ensured full governmental and regulatory compliance by managing all required documentation and reporting processes.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and administered all company documentation, policies, and contracts.
  • Managed all commercial and contractual matters, serving as the key liaison with investors and third-party contractors.
  • Oversaw legal risk management and exposure to safeguard institutional interests.


Legal Manager

RentMaster (Pty) Ltd
04.2016 - 04.2020
  • Managed the company's contractual and commercial compliance framework, drafting and amending all property-related contracts.
  • Developed and provided in-house training on legal compliance matters and hosted seminars for external clients.
  • Conducted legal research, drafted opinions, and provided regular reports to Directors on all legal and compliance matters.
  • Supervised a team and led litigation management on commercial and property disputes.

Legal Mediator

LIPCO (Pty) Ltd
05.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted corporate clients with legal compliance across labour, family, and contractual matters.
  • Provided mediation and arbitration services, preparing all necessary documentation for CCMA and Labour Court proceedings.

Attorney

Marlon Shevelew & Associates
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Drafted extensive legal documentation while practicing commercial litigation in the High Court and Magistrates Court.
  • Offered legal training to clients on relevant compliance and legal topics.
  • Regularly featured as a guest legal expert on Radio702, providing on-air legal advice and commentary to the public

Education

LLM - Private Law

University of Pretoria
09.2025

LLB - undefined

UNISA
01.2012

Hons. - Psychology

University of Potchefstroom
01.2008

BA - Psychology

University of Potchefstroom
01.2007

Matric - undefined

Hoërskool Garsfontein
01.2004

Skills

  • Lecturing & Presentation
  • Academic Module & Assessment Development
  • Policy & Procedure Coordination
  • Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
  • Internal Audit & Quality Assurance
  • Training & Capacity Building
  • Legal Advice
  • Academic Research

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Lecturer

IIE Varsity College & Vega Campuses
02.2021 - Current

Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

CannGro (Pty) Ltd
11.2019 - 11.2021

Legal Manager

RentMaster (Pty) Ltd
04.2016 - 04.2020

Legal Mediator

LIPCO (Pty) Ltd
05.2015 - 03.2016

Attorney

Marlon Shevelew & Associates
06.2013 - 04.2015

LLB - undefined

UNISA

Hons. - Psychology

University of Potchefstroom

BA - Psychology

University of Potchefstroom

Matric - undefined

Hoërskool Garsfontein

LLM - Private Law

University of Pretoria
Sonja De VilliersLecturer, Compliance Officer, Attorney