Zimasa Mashiya
Advocate Of The High Court Of South Africa
Summary
I am an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, known for my strong leadership, effective communication, and sound decision-making. As a collaborative team player with a strategic mindset and results-driven attitude, I am self-motivated and deeply value interdependence to engage, motivate, and support others through change. With my experience at the bar, i am committed to building a thriving legal practice that delivers optimal outcomes for clients across diverse industries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
High Court of South Africa
06.2020 - Current
Practicing Advocate: January 2021 - present
Areas of Practice
Arbitration
Administrative Law
Local Government Law
Labour Law
Motion Court litigation
Legal Research & Opinions
Drafting
Personal Injury
Commercial Law
Banking Law
Pupil Advocate
Bhisho Society of Advocates
01.2020 - 12.2020
Candidate Attorney
Smith Tabata Attorneys
01.2018 - 12.2019
I served as an article clerk who worked in different litigation departments within the firm.
I predominantly assisted in High Court litigation and provided a support structure to my principal.
I occasionally attended Magistrate Court appearances.
Education
No Degree - Law School
LEAD - School For Legal Practice
East London, South Africa06-2017
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa05-2013
Skills
Document filing
Accomplishments
I have attended the following trainings:-
GCB Advocacy Training for newly admitted Advocates- 2022
GCB Juniors Advocacy Training - 2023
Mediation Training Course - 2024
GCB Intermediate Advocacy Training on Medical Negligence - 2025
GCB Teacher Training Course - 2025
Leadership Roles
Bar Council Member 2022 - present
Chairperson of Events Committee - 2022
Deputy Chairperson of Pupilage Committee - 2022 - 2023
Chairperson of Sexual Harassment Policy 2023 - present
Timeline
Advocate
High Court of South Africa
06.2020 - Current
Pupil Advocate
Bhisho Society of Advocates
01.2020 - 12.2020
Candidate Attorney
Smith Tabata Attorneys
01.2018 - 12.2019
No Degree - Law School
LEAD - School For Legal Practice
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Fort Hare