P.O. Box ****
NHLANGANO
The Human Resource Manager
Old Mutual Estwatini
P.O.Box 95
Mbabane
Dear Sir/Madam
RE: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LEGAL,COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE OFFICER
In humble and profound determination to be part of your institution, kindly regard this letter as a formal application for the position of Legal,Compliance and Governance Officer.
I am an energetic LiSwati adult male aged 37 years old, holding a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree obtained from the University of Eswatini in 2010. I am an admitted Attorney of the High Court of Eswatini. I have been practicing law from February 2013 until August 2019. I also held the position of Compliance Graduate Trainee for a year, so I have the knowledge and experience required in order to occupy such a position. Currently I am holding the position of Professional Assistant.
I have outstanding interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to identify, analyse issues and give legal advice thereon. I have a better understanding of legal,anti-money laundering and compliance issues, dealing with internal and external stakeholders. I know how to compile compliance risk management plan, compliance risk register,and declarations for departments, compliance monitoring, preparing reports and escalating issues to senior management. I also know how to prepare and implement governance policies and procedures. Furthermore, as a practicing Attorney I gained a better understanding of the country's legislation. I have perfect understanding of commercial law, civil law, and company law, criminal and labour law. I am a team player who relates easy with any character, having high moral standards and do strive under a lot of pressure. I am also a self-motivated, transparent and innovative individual who is eager to learn more.
I would like to join your institution because that will enable me to sharpen my skills and in turn, to ensure that I contribute positively to the working environment of your institution.
I have attached certified copies of my academic certificates for your attention, and I hope that my application will reach your favourable consideration. I am amenable to any interview that I might be required to undergo.
Yours faithfully
THABO DLAMINI
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname : Dlamini
Name(s) : Thabo Agreement
Date of birth : 12 February 1986
Identity Number : 860**********
Graded Tax Number :541**********
Address : P.O. Box 1130, Nhlangano
Residential place : Nhlangano, Sikhotseni
Nationality : LiSwati
Marital status : Single
Religion : Christianity
Languages : siSwati, English
Contact(s) : 7672 7817/79787817
Email : *********************@*****.***
Criminal record(s) : None
Driver’s license : Valid Light Duty Driver’s License (2007), accident free
OBJECTIVES
To work in environment where career opportunities exist to enable my long-term contribution to the institution.
To work in a service delivery environment where I can use my excellent legal skills.
To aim at assisting the institution to achieve its objectives and mission.
To work under target-oriented conditions.
To offer excellent performance on duties assigned.
Display integrity, assertiveness, accountability, honesty and professionalism
To formulate strategies aimed at improving service delivery and harmonizing the working environment in all angles.
To exercise passion in every work assigned.
To easily interact with every character notwithstanding race or socio- economic background.
To assist the institution to meet relevant legal and compliance law requirements locally, regionally and internationally.
Adhering to the institutions standard policies and procedures.
To work independently and team work.
Accuracy and negotiating fairly.
ACEDEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
University of Eswatini
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
2005-2010
Evelyn Baring High School
O’Level
2003-2004
PROFESSIONAL CARRIER
Nzima and Associates (ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW)
Candidate Attorney
February 2013-June 2015
Professional Assistant
July 2015-June 2017
Dlamini Kunene Associated (ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW)
Professional Assistant
July 2017 to August 2019
Compliance Graduate Trainee
Swaziland Building Society, Head Office
September 2019- October 2020
Dlamini Kunene Associated (ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW)
Professional Assistant
November 2020 – October 2022
Mabuza Johnson Attorneys (ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW)
Professional Assistant
November 2022 to date
DUTIES
(Nzima and Associates,Dlamini Kunene Associated and Mabuza Johnson Attorneys)
Consulting and taking instructions from clients.
Conducting research and analyzing legal problems thereon.
Drafting legal opinion, contracts and sale agreements.
Interpretation of legal documents and giving opinion thereof.
Drafting relevant court documents and preparing briefs for court matters.
Civil law, Labour and criminal law litigation.
Chairing disciplinary hearings and drafting recommendations for clients on request.
Representing clients at the High Court, Supreme Court, Industrial Court, Magistrates’ Court, Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration Commission, Teaching service Commission, Road Transportation Board etc.
Debt collection for clients and compiling reports thereon.
DUTIES
(Swaziland Building Society, Head Office)
Preparing society’s legislative/regulatory universe.
Preparing compliance risk management plan (CRMP).
Preparing risk register (compliance and anti-money laundering).
Preparing declarations for departments.
Preparing compliance reports.
Preparing reports for Regulators (Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit, Central Bank of Eswatini and Financial Services Regulatory Authority).
Analyzing suspicious transactions reports from branches and reporting to regulators.
Drafting and reviewing policies and charters.
Conducting compliance awareness within various departments of the Society.
Taking minutes at departmental meetings.
Analyzing of new legislation.
REFERENCES
Mr O. Nzima
Principal - Nzima & Associates (ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW)
Telephone: 2505 3500
Cell: 7602 1174/7603 1174
Mr Z. Dlamini
Principal,Dlamini Kunene Associated (ATTONEYS-AT-LAW)
Telephone: 2505 2516
Cell: 7604 8762/7902 0673
The Human Resources Manager
Swaziland Building Society
Telephone: 24056000
Mr N. Mabuza
Principal,Mabuza Johnson Attorneys
Cell: 76802681/79802681