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Work Tel: Cell: Email: Email: Mr Vhonani Ramaano SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (SAHRC) Email: APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME COMMISSIONER TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (SAHRC).

Dear Sir / Madam My name is Brucely Shipalana, currently employed in the position of a Deputy Director, State Law Advisor in Gauteng Office of the Premier.
My work experience is as follows: From 1 April 2020 to current, (State Law Advisor in Public Sector, Office of the Premier) litigation reporting, contingent In April 2020, I joined Office of Premier as a Deputy Director, State Law Advisor.
My position in public sector focusses on all areas of litigation management, financial liability reporting, change management, biannual management, knowledge management, Service Delivery Innovation, project management, service delivery innovations, legal advisory relating to issues of regulatory management, policy compliance and management, strategy development, operational planning, stakeholder management, disciplinary hearings, alternate dispute resolution, all aspects of PFMA, POPIA, PAJA compliance, PAIA requests, legal research and, an oversight role on any legal matters involving Gauteng Provincial Departments.
From 8 July 2008 to 31 March 2020 (Senior Admitted Attorney in Private Sector, law firm) I was employed in a private sector law firm, (Norman Berger & Partners Inc), practicing as a senior attorney with right of appearance in the High Court, over 12 years practical and managerial experience representing various individual and corporate clients in various aspects and fields of law, focusing mainly in the areas of third party claims, Insurance claims, Labour Law, Civil litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Company Law, Family Law, Deceased Estates and Criminal Law.
Committee Experience From 12 September 2019, currently serving as an Executive Committee Member of the Johannesburg Attorneys Association (JAA).

From 12 June 2022, currently serving as a due diligence committee member of the Nelson Mandela House Museum.
PERSONAL DATA Shipalana Brucely Edinho Norman Bruce Male Married Code 10, EC1 South African Surname First Names Nickname Identity Number Date of birth Sex Marital Status Drivers License Nationality Postal Address Telephone Numbers Work Number Work Email : : : : : : : : : : : : : Email address Residential Address Home Language : : : Xitsonga ACADEMIC & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS In 2007, I obtained LL.B degree from University of South Africa (Unisa).
In 2008, I started my career in private practice as a candidate attorney at Norman Berger & Partners Inc.

In 2008, I completed and obtained a certificate from the School of Practical Legal Training (PLT)(UNISA).

In 2010, I obtained a certificate to be admitted as a practicing attorney.

In 2011, I obtained a certificate of attendance in New Company Act by Black Lawyers Association Education Centre.
In 2014, I obtained certificate of right of appearance in the High Court in terms of section 4(2) of Appearance in Courts Act 62 of 1995.

In 2016, I obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law from North West University.

In 2018, I obtained a certificate in Practice Management Training from Legal Education and Development.

In 2020, I obtained a certificate from National School of Government in Ethics in Public Service.
In 2020, I obtained a certificate of attendance in Government Contracts and Procurement Law by Roberts Evans Consulting.

In 2021, I obtained a certificate in Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme from National School of Government.

In 2021 I obtained a certificate in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice / accredited CCMA Commissioner training course from University of Witwatersrand (WITS).
In 2021, I obtained a certificate of attendance in Legislative Drafting Training course by Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Inc.

In 2021, I obtained a certificate from National School of Government in Compulsory Induction Programme.

In 2021, I obtained a certificate from National School of Government in Know and Live our Constitution.
In 2022, I obtained five (5) Certificates in Generally Recognised Accounting Practice and Financial management: - Annual financial and consolidated reporting; - Statement of changes in Net Assets / Equity; - Statement of financial performance; - Statement of financial position; - Other generally accepted accounting practice standards; In 2022, I obtained a certificate from National School of Government in Introduction to Project Management.
In 2022, I obtained a certificate of attendance in Legislative Drafting Training course by Legal Education and Development.

In 2022 to 2023, I am currently enrolled for LL.M Master’s Degree from the University of Witwatersrand (WITS).
Positions held EMPLOYMENT HISTORY From 8 July 2008 - 5 July 2010 - Candidate Attorney at Norman Berger and Partners Inc; (Law Firm) From 6 July 2010 - Admitted Attorney, practicing at Norman Berger & Partners Inc as a senior Attorney; (Law Firm) From, 1 April 2020, currently employed as a Deputy Director, State Law Advisor in, Gauteng Office of the Premier.
(Provincial Government) Committees served COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE From 12 September 2019, currently serving as an Executive Committee Member of the Johannesburg Attorneys Association (JAA).
From 12 June 2022, currently serving as a due diligence committee member of the Nelson Mandela Museum House CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDING Legal Practice Act Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FIC ACT) Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Court Rules LPC Code of Conduct and LPC Rules The Constitution and Constitutional Law South African Judicial Education Institute (SAJEI) High Court Act and Rules Magistrate Court Act and Rules Road Accident Fund Act (RAF) Labour Relations Act (LRA) Criminal Procedure Act Insurance Act Medical Schemes Act Local Government Regulations Municipal Systems Act Public Service Act (PSA) Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Promotion of Equality and Prevention of unfair Discrimination Act Promotion of Access to Information Act (POPI & POPIA) Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) Workmans Compensation Act Company laws Administrative Law Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 1.
Attention to details 2.

Negotiating skills 3.

Conflict Management 4.

Planning 5.

Goal Orientated 6.

Patience 7.

Willing to learn 8.

Able to work under pressure SKILLS 9.

Analytical thinking 10.

Critical thinking skills 11.

Verbal and written communication skills 12.

Interpersonal skills 13.

Judgement skills 14.

Decision-making skills 15.

Networking skills 16.

Integrity 17.

Leadership skills 18.

Commercial acumen 19.

Strategic Capability and leadership 20.


Brand and stakeholder orientation 21.

Change management REFERENCES Dr. Unathi Mphendu (Gauteng Office of the Premier Reference) Tel: Email: Mr. Jacob Serobe (Norman Berger & Partners INC Reference) Tel: Email: