Zelita Conchita Oberholster
SENIOR CORPORATE LEGAL ADVISOR
996 Pierneef Street; Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Advisor with over 12 years of experience years of experience in legal advisory, trust administration, and B-BBEE ownership implementation. Demonstrated success in structuring legal ownership solutions, drafting complex legal documents, and leading compliance for both corporate and trust entities. Adept at stakeholder engagement, legislative interpretation, and ensuring end-to-end legal compliance. Known for leadership, precision, and results under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4030
4030
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Corporate Legal Advisor
SERR Synergy
11.2016 - Current
- Advisor to ARL Construction and Transport companies
- Skill spend determination
- Company structure assessment
- Liaison between verification agencies, clients, CIPC and Master of the High Court
- Assistant to line manager
- Verifying and submission of all works completed by sub-department (Due Diligence)
- Previously the primary Trust practitioner (all trust documents submitted to me for approval and submission)
- Advise on appropriate ownership structures for each individual client / company
- Implement ownership structure.
- Register – Direct /Trust / NPC / B-BBEE Company
- Draft legal documents (Memorandum of Incorporation, Shareholders Agreement, Directors Agreement, Shareholder Agreement, Share Option Agreement, Share Certificate)
- Issue 1st BEE Certificate / Report
- Assist with annual assessments – AGM meetings/financial statements
- Assist with Beneficial Ownerships on CIPC and The Master of the High Court
Trust Administrator / Office Manager
Forssman & Partners (Accountants) Turnstone Advisory Services / Dölberg
11.2011 - 11.2016
- Created and amended trust deeds, drafted last will and testaments
- Managed payments, AGM meetings, and bank accounts for trust clients
- Liaised with clients, SARS, and the Master of the High Court
- Provided debt collection services and managed invoicing, debit orders, and financial tracking
- Loading debit orders
- Assisting in Investec Bank Profiles
- Office Management
- Reception
Senior Therapist
Beauty Esthetica
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Beauty Therapist
- Reception Duties
- Stock Taking
- Dairy Management
- Balancing end of Day
Therapist
Placécol
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Beauty Therapist
- Reception Duties
- Stock Taking
- Dairy Management
- Balancing end of Day
Assistant Manager and Therapist
Steiner Leisure
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Therapist (Mainly skin)
- Stock taking
- Assist in running the spa
- Stand in for the manager
- Sending daily revenue reports
Education
BCOM LAW -
Boston College
12-2027
Diploma in Paralegal Studies - NQF6
Intec College
11-2023
International Diploma in Health & Skincare -
The International Academy of Health & Skincare
12-2006
Matric Certificate -
Hoërskool Namaqualand
12-2004
Skills
- Ownership structure implementation
- B-BBEE verification
- compliance
- trust practices
- amendments
- legal compliance for trusts
- client communications
- managing collections
- document drafting
- preparation of shareholder agreements
- MOI
- wills
Coursework
- Leadership and Influence
- Grammar and Email Etiquette
- Conflict Resolution
- ChatGPT Essentials
- Personal and Professional Wellbeing
Skills
Ownership structure implementation, B-BBEE verification, Compliance, Expert in trust practices, Amendments, Legal compliance for trusts in South Africa and Namibia, Skilled in handling client communications, Managing collections, Preparation of shareholder agreements, MOI, Wills, And more
Highest Standard Passed
Matriculated 2004 (Grade 12 or A Levels)
Telephone - Cell
+27 (076) 739 0695
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8505200012086
- Date of Birth: 05/20/85
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Corporate Legal Advisor
SERR Synergy
11.2016 - Current
Trust Administrator / Office Manager
Forssman & Partners (Accountants) Turnstone Advisory Services / Dölberg
11.2011 - 11.2016
Senior Therapist
Beauty Esthetica
08.2011 - 11.2011
Therapist
Placécol
08.2010 - 08.2011
Assistant Manager and Therapist
Steiner Leisure
01.2008 - 06.2010
BCOM LAW -
Boston College
Diploma in Paralegal Studies - NQF6
Intec College
International Diploma in Health & Skincare -
The International Academy of Health & Skincare
Matric Certificate -
Hoërskool Namaqualand
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