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Susan Knox-Mosdell

Public Law Specialist
Cape Town,WC

Summary

Accomplished Legal Specialist with extensive expertise in constitutional and environmental law, honed at the City of Cape Town. Proven track record in legal writing and project management, successfully contributing to water, waste, and energy initiatives. Adept at contract drafting and regulatory reviews, ensuring compliance and excellence in legal support.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Legal Specialist

City of Cape Town
10.2008 - 10.2025

In my time with the City I have specialised in constitutional and environmental law, and have obtained two LLM degrees in both these fields, as well as an LLD in constitutional law. I have provided general legal support to relevant directorates, and have worked on project teams in the water, waste and energy spheres. I have also served on tender committees in these areas, both specification and evaluation committees.

Practising Attorney

Mosdell Pama & Cox Attorneys
01.1993 - 09.2008

Commercial and conveyancing attorney in private practice.

Education

Ph.D. - Law

Northwest University
Potchefstroom
04.2001 -

LLM - Constitutional And Administrative Law

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
04.2001 -

LLM - Environmental Law

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
04.2001 -

BA Honours (English Literature) - English

University of South Africa
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Law, English

Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Legal writing

Software

Full MS office suite

Timeline

Legal Specialist

City of Cape Town
10.2008 - 10.2025

Ph.D. - Law

Northwest University
04.2001 -

LLM - Constitutional And Administrative Law

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

LLM - Environmental Law

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

BA Honours (English Literature) - English

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Law, English

Rhodes University
04.2001 -

Practising Attorney

Mosdell Pama & Cox Attorneys
01.1993 - 09.2008
Susan Knox-MosdellPublic Law Specialist