Attorney and Notary Public
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
MIKATEKO MAVANYISI
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname: Mavanyisi
First Name: Mikateko
ID no.: 920**********
Residential Address: Unit 117 @ Greens, 615 Lievaart Street, Philip Nel Park, Pretoria West
Cellphone: 062-***-****
Whatsapp Contact: 081-***-****
Email: ***********@******.***
Languages Spoken: English
Afrikaans
XiTsonga
Sepedi
Driver’s License: Code 02
Health: Excellent
Admissions: Attorney and Notary Public
EDUCATION
School attended: Hoerskool Gerrit Maritz
Duration: 2006-2010
Highest Standard/Grade Passed: Matric (with full exemption) Subjects Passed: English Afrikaans
Life orientation Accounting
Business Studies Maths Literacy
Economics
Tertiary Education:
1. North-West University
(Potchefstroom Campus)
Duration: 2011-2014
Qualification: LLB
Subjects: Prescribed Course
Distinction subjects: Criminal Law
2. UNISA
Duration: 2015- 2019
Qualification: LLB
Subjects: Prescribed Course
Distinction subjects: Law of Evidence
CERTIFICATES
Institution: L.E.A.D
Course: Practice Management Training
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Employer: Norton Lambrianos Attorneys
Position held: Legal Assistant
Period: March 2015- February 2016
Reason for leaving: Career growth, an opportunity to serve my articles Department/Portfolio: Tracker
Duties: Drafting of Section 129, Summons and Rule 35(12), Writ. Court and Sheriff follow-ups.
2. Employer: Hack Stupel and Ross Attorneys
Position held: Candidate Attorney
Period: March 2016 – March 2018
Reason for leaving: Career advancement
Department/Portfolio: First and Bank Foreclosures and Nedbank and F - NB Deceased Estates
Short description
of duties: During my time at Hack Stupel & Ross Attorneys, my duties entailed but were not limited to:
Foreclosures:
• Drafting and checking Notices in terms of section 129 of the National Credit Act, ensuring proper
compliance with the term “service” as indicated by the Act.
• Drafting and checking Summons in terms of the
National Credit Act including summons based on
Notice in terms of section 129, Summons in terms
of section 86(10) or 88(3) of the National Credit Act
(Termination summons).
• Drafting, checking, compiling, index and paginating unopposed High Court applications- specifically
Default Judgement Applications relating to
declaring immovable property executable,
Applications in terms of Rule 46, Applications in
terms of Rule 46(11), Applications for Taxation,
Applications for Rescission of Judgement, Notice of Withdrawal from Action, Notice of Removal from
roll.
• Drafting and compiling Affidavits in support of
Default Judgement applications, Supplementary
Affidavits and/or any necessary supporting
affidavits in response to court orders and/or queries noted by the court.
• Drafting and checking Warrants of Attachment for Immovable and/or Movable Assets.
• Instructing and Briefing Advocates with regards to all High Court applications, as well as providing
researched case law and/or legislation for intricate matters.
• Filing Notices, Issuing Summons, Enrolling all
applications, obtaining court orders and court dates, issuing Warrants of Attachment for Immovable
and/or Movable Assets, whilst maintaining good
working relationship with court staff.
• Attend to matters relating to Sheriffs’ and/or
Correspondent Attorneys’ delays.
• Correspondence with clients.
• Consultations with Clients and Debtors, which
includes outlining progress made on instructions
and/ or advising of reasonable rehabilitative options
(for debtors).
Deceased Estates:
• Compiling, drafting and obtaining all necessary
documentation to report the estate at the relevant Master’s office.
• Drafting necessary Applications for vesting
Jurisdiction and/or declaring immovable property
actionable.
• Lodging and/or serving all necessary
documentation with The Master of the High Court
Pretoria.
• Following up with The Master of the High Court
Pretoria, with regards to progress in Estate matters as to expedite the process.
• Administering the Estate subject to final approval of supervising attorney.
• Drafting Liquidation and Distribution Account.
• Drafting Affidavit in terms of section 35.
• Correspondence with clients.
3. Employer: Enderstein Van Der Merwe Inc
Position held: Candidate Attorney
Period: March 2018 – November 2019
Reason for leaving: Contract ended
Department/ Portfolio: Nedbank Foreclosures and Hollard Insurance Third Party Claims
Short description
of duties: During my time at Enderstein Van Der Merwe Inc, my duties entailed but are not limited to:
Nedbank Foreclosure
• Correspondence with clients
• Drafting, checking, compiling, index and paginating unopposed and opposed High Court applications-
specifically Default Judgement Applications relating to declaring immovable property executable,
Applications in terms of Rule 46, Applications in
terms of Rule 46(11), Applications for Taxation,
Applications for Rescission of Judgement, Notice of Withdrawal from Action, Notice of Removal from
roll.
• Drafting and compiling Affidavits in support of
Default Judgement applications, Supplementary
Affidavits and/or any necessary supporting
affidavits in response to court orders and/or queries noted by the court.
• Drafting and checking Warrants of Attachment for Immovable and/or Movable Assets.
• Instructing and Briefing Advocates with regards to all High Court applications, as well as providing
researched case law and/or legislation for intricate matters.
• Filing Notices, Issuing Summons, enrolling all
applications, obtaining court orders and court dates, issuing Warrants of Attachment for Immovable
and/or Movable Assets, whilst maintaining good
working relationship with court staff.
• Attend to matters relating to Sheriffs’ and/or
Correspondent Attorneys’ delays.
• Correspondence with clients.
• Consultations with Clients and Debtors, which
includes outlining progress made on instructions
and/ or advising of reasonable rehabilitative options
(for debtors).
• Auction attendance and bidding
Third Party Claims
• Correspondence with clients.
• Drafting of Letter of Demands, Summons, Default
Judgment Applications, Writs, Notices and Court
Pleadings
• Liaising with third party insurance for settlement offers.
• Drafting of acknowledgment of debt.
• Appearing in the Magistrate Court
• Reporting to clients and consulting.
• Drafting of pleading for private clients i.e.
Transaction Business Capital and Clarens
Mountains.
4. Employer: Nimble Group
Position held: Legal Consultant
Period: 1 December 2019 to 31 May 2021
Reason for Leaving: Career advancement
Department/Portfolio: Legal Department: Standard bank Short description
of duties:
• Negotiate with debtors to repay their debts prior to handover
• Provide internal legal support services and
coaching to members of Specialized Collections
Unit.
• Engage and manage external legal service
providers
• Execution of legal actions in line with agreed
collections strategy inclusive but not limited to:
• Drafting of legal letters / agreements
• Preparation of clear comprehensive briefs with
required support documents to engage external
legal support.
• Plan, execute and manage legal actions in order to improve the overall legal recoveries.
• Assist with building the internal capability to perform the following functions:
• Drafting and execution of legal processes such as the regulatory notices in terms of Sections 129 &
345 of the NCA, summonses, judgements and
Warrants of Execution, applications to have the
judgments revived
5. Employer: Velile Tinto and Asscoiates
Position held: Attorney
Period: 1 June 2021 – 31 July 2023
Reason for Leaving: Work Environment
Department: First Rand Bank Foreclosures and Absa Deceased Estates
Short description
of duties: During my time at Velile Tinto and Associates, my duties entailed but are not limited to:
Foreclosures:
• Drafting and checking Notices in terms of section 129 of the National Credit Act, ensuring proper
compliance with the term “service” as indicated by the Act.
• Drafting and checking Summons in terms of the
National Credit Act including summons based on
Notice in terms of section 129, Summons in terms
of section 86(10) or 88(3) of the National Credit Act
(Termination summons).
• Drafting, checking, compiling, index and paginating unopposed High Court applications- specifically
Default Judgement Applications relating to
declaring immovable property executable,
Applications in terms of Rule 46, Applications in
terms of Rule 46(11), Applications for Taxation,
Applications for Rescission of Judgement, Notice of Withdrawal from Action, Notice of Removal from
roll.
• Drafting and compiling Affidavits in support of
Default Judgement applications, Supplementary
Affidavits and/or any necessary supporting
affidavits in response to court orders and/or queries noted by the court.
• Drafting and checking Warrants of Attachment for Immovable and/or Movable Assets.
• Instructing and Briefing Advocates with regards to all High Court applications, as well as providing
researched case law and/or legislation for intricate matters.
• Filing Notices, Issuing Summons, enrolling all
applications, obtaining court orders and court dates, issuing Warrants of Attachment for Immovable
and/or Movable Assets, whilst maintaining good
working relationship with court staff.
• Attend to matters relating to Sheriffs’ and/or
Correspondent Attorneys’ delays.
• Correspondence with clients.
• Consultations with Clients and Debtors, which
includes outlining progress made on instructions
and/ or advising of reasonable rehabilitative options
(for debtors).
Deceased Estates:
• Compiling, drafting and obtaining all necessary
documentation to report the estate at the relevant Master’s office.
• Drafting necessary Applications for vesting
Jurisdiction and/or declaring immovable property
actionable.
6. Employer: Marie-Lou Bester inc
Position held: Head of Department – Summons and Judgment Period: 2 August 2023 – to present
Reason for leaving: Retrenchment
Department: SA Taxi / Mobalyz VAF
Short description of duties: Monitoring and evaluating staff performance.
• Attendance to Vehicle Asset Finance
litigation procedure.
• Managing a team. Communicate job
expectations to staff. Creating Department
goals. Foster a productive working
environment. Checking of staff drafts and
reporting to the Director and client for
updates.
• Checking, compiling, index and paginating
unopposed High Court applications-
specifically Default Judgement Applications
in terms of Rule 31 (5).
• Checking Substituted Service Application,
Supplementary Affidavits and/or any
necessary supporting affidavits in response
to court orders and/or queries noted by the
court.
• Ensuring proper compliance with the term
“service” as indicated by the Act.
• Checking of compiled index and paginating
unopposed High Court applications-
specifically Default
• Attending to General Litigation for private
clients
• Attendance to preparing matters for appeal.
• Signature of Pleadings.
7. Employer: Brooks and Luyt
Position held: Head of Operational – Legal Department Period: 3 June 2024 – to present
Reason for wanting to leave: Distance
Department: Personal Loans
Short description of duties:
• Head of the Default judgment
department.
• Evaluation and legal Advice on the
validity of the debt.
• Provide advice on the most appropriate
course of action.
• Dealing with judgment and enforcement
of requests for Judgment on behalf of
business entities such as ABSA,
Nedbank, FNB and Standard Bank
personal loans litigation.
• Monitoring and evaluating staff
performance. Client Liaison and
reporting.
• Checking of Court pleadings drafted.
Managing a team of Paralegals and Legal
administrators. Conducting, cheering and
facilitating Disciplinary hearings.
EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES
School activities: Cheerleading; Debate team
University activities: Moot Court
Additional Skills Excalibur; Norman; Ghost Online (Internal banking system, whereby transaction lists,
Bond Account Profiles and client
commentary is conveyed), Ghost Practice,
360, CACS, MyRoof, Lexis.
Microsoft Office: Word; Microsoft Office:
PowerPoint; Microsoft Office: Excel;
Communication Skills; Legal writing Skills.
Microsoft Teams.
REFERENCES
1. Renate Garrlip
(Former candidate attorney at Hack Stupel & Ross Attorneys- Nedbank Foreclosures and Sanlam Estates and Professional Assistant at Marie-Lou Bester inc.)
2. Abraham Gert Willem Du Plooy (Braam du Plooy)
(Hack Stupel and Ross Attorney, Senior Partner and Principal)
3. Emmanuel Nyati
(Candidte attorney at Enderstein Van Der Merwe Inc- Hollard motor insurance) 065-***-****
4. Wessel Robertson
(Partner at Enderstein Van Der Merwe Inc- Nedbank and Hollard motor insurance and Principal)
5. Revasha Angud
(Manager at Nimble group – Standard Bank Small enterprises) 060-***-****
6. Alwin Vogel
(HOD at Velile Tinto and Associates)
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