Cwaita Nobongoza

Addresses: 50 George Road 65 Parkland Place Noordwyk, Midrand 1652 Phone:- /- Email:- Cwaita Nobongoza Personal Information Nationality: South African Date of Birth: 28/01/1992 Gender: Female Race: Black Language: IsiXhosa, English, IsiZulu, Sesotho, Tswana, Pedi, and Ndebele Driver’s License: Code 10 Work experience February 2023- Present Organization: Msamo Attorneys Position: Legal Assistant (internship) Duties 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Legal Research: • Conducting thorough research on legal issues, statutes, case law, and regulations. • Summarizing legal findings for use in case preparation. Document Preparation: • Drafting and preparing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and briefs. • Ensuring that legal documents comply with applicable laws and court requirements. Case Management: • Organizing and managing case files, including maintaining accurate records and documentation. • Coordinating and scheduling court appearances, meetings, and deadlines. Client Communication: • Communicating with clients to provide updates on case progress. • Answering client inquiries and explaining legal processes. Administrative Support: • Performing administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining office systems. • Managing correspondence, including emails, letters, and other communications. Trial Preparation: Page 1 of 5 7. 8. 9. • Assisting in trial preparation by organizing evidence, exhibits, and other necessary materials. • Coordinating with witnesses and experts for testimony. Legal Writing: • Drafting legal correspondence, memos, and reports. • Proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy and clarity. Mediation and Negotiation: • Assisting in negotiations and settlement discussions. • Drafting settlement agreements and ensuring compliance. Court Filings: • Filing legal documents with courts and administrative agencies. • Ensuring proper formatting and adherence to filing deadlines. 10. Compliance Assistance: • Advising clients on legal compliance issues. • Assisting in compliance audits and developing policies. 11. Legal Education: • Providing clients with information on legal matters and explaining legal implications. • Keeping clients informed about changes in laws and regulations. 12. Client Intake: • Assisting in client intake processes, gathering necessary information for legal representation. • Verifying client eligibility and managing client databases. 13. Conflict Checks: • Conducting conflict of interest checks to ensure ethical considerations are met. 14. Technology Utilization: • Using legal research databases, Fast case, and Google Scholar • Staying updated on advancements in legal technology. 15. Billing and Timekeeping: Work Experience • Assisting in the preparation of client invoices. • Recording billable hours and maintaining accurate timekeeping records. July 2022- January 2023 (7 months contract) Organization: Wedgewood Nougat Position: Emporium Manager 1. Store Operations Management: • Overseeing day-to-day operations of the retail store. • Implementing and enforcing store policies and procedures. Page 2 of 5 2. Duties 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Customer Service: • Ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction. • Handling customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints effectively. Team Leadership: • Hiring, training, and supervising store staff. • Motivating and inspiring the team to achieve sales targets and provide excellent service. Visual Merchandising: • Managing the visual appearance of the store. • Implementing merchandising strategies to optimize sales and enhance the overall shopping experience. Inventory Management: • Monitoring and managing inventory levels. • Coordinating with suppliers and ensuring timely restocking of products. Financial Management: • Setting and achieving sales targets and budget goals. • Monitoring expenses and ensuring cost-effective operations. Sales and Marketing: • Developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue. • Executing marketing initiatives to promote products and attract customers. Communication: • Facilitating communication between store staff and management. • Providing regular updates to higher management on store performance and challenges. Problem Solving: • Identifying and addressing issues that may impact store operations. • Implementing solutions to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Safety and Compliance: • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. • Implementing security measures to prevent theft and maintain a safe environment. Analytical Skills: • Analysing sales data and other metrics to make informed decisions. • Using data for strategic planning and performance optimization. Negotiation Skills: • Negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable terms. • Handling negotiations with customers or resolving conflicts. Time Management: • Juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently. • Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. May 2018 - October 2018 Work Experience Organization: Keyworx Real Estate (Internship) Position: Real Estate Sales Agent Duties • • • Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration (Negotiate prices or other sales terms.) Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. (Negotiate prices or other sales terms.) Page 3 of 5 • Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. (Apprise property values.) • Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters. (Advise real estate clients) • Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. (Develop content for sales presentations or other materials.) • Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of homes they are visiting. (Advise real estate clients.) • Prepare documents such as presentation contracts, purchase agreement, closing statements, deeds, and leases. (Prepare sales or other contracts.) • Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreement are met before closing dates. • Interview clients to determine what kind of properties they are seeking. (Gather customer or product information or determine customer needs.) • • Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyer’s needs and financial resources. (Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services.) • Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles. (Obtain property information.) • Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features. • Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets. • Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers. (Schedule appointments with prospective buyers) • Answer client’s questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals. • • • Advising sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers. Investigate client’s financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred. • Inspect condition of premises and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs. • • • Attend seminars and training sessions for sales agent to improve sales techniques. Appraise properties to determine loan values. Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms. Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated. • • • • Tertiary Education Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients. Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients. Contact utility companies for service hook-ups to client’s property. (Arrange delivery of goods or services.) Metropolitan Business School: September 2023 Course: Telecommunications Subject passed: Telecommunications Fundamentals, Digital Signal Processing, Data Communication and Networking, Wireless Communication, Telecommunication Systems and Networks, Fiber Optic Communication, Telecommunication Protocols, Network Security, Mobile and Cellular Communications, Satellite Communication, Télécommunication Management and Business, Internet of Things (IoT) and Telecommunications, Page 4 of 5 Telecommunication Infrastructure and Technologies, Telecommunication Regulations, Telecommunication Project Management. Standards and INTEC C0LLEGE : 2022 Course: Paralegal Diploma Subject Passed: Introduction to South African Law, Criminal Law & Law Procedure, Debt Collecting Process, Civil Litigation Process, Office Management for Legal Practice, Property Law & Conveyancing and Wills & Estate Management. Ga-Rankuwa Hotel School: 2017 Certificate in Food and Beverages Focus Areas: Sectors of Hospitality Travel & Tourism, Health Hygiene & Professional appearance, Table Service, Customer Service, Buffet Service, Clean & Store Glass wear, Customer Satisfaction. High School Education Other Training Completed Completed 2011: Zimele High School Matric/ Grade 12 o Subjects passed: English, IsiXhosa, Life Science, Physical Science, Life Orientation and Agriculture Science Completed 2018: M J Blom Training Academy First Aid Level 1 Completed 2018: Completed 2018: M J Blom Training Academy FICA & Risk Management and Compliance Programme Computer literacy Microsoft Office, Internet Proficiency, POS Software: Pilot, GAAP, Innkeeper, and Palladium. Legal Software: Fast Case and Google Scholar Skills and Professional competencies Report Writing, Proposal writing, Relationship management, Team Personal Attributes Communication skill, negotiating skill, Innovative, Organized, Punctual, ability to work under pressure, Observant and time management. Management skills, Communication and customer service skills, multitasking, solution driven, and Monitoring & Evaluation. References: • Mr. Luzuko Vellem Legal Practitioner – Msamo Attorneys Contact Number – - Email:- • Ms. Thobeka Ngcobo Emporium Business Manager Contact Number - /- Email:- • Ms. Lizell Keyworx Principal Contact number:- Email :- Page 5 of 5