Thlogelo Sabata Mathebe

Legal Administrator | Compliance Specialist

Highly accomplished and versatile Legal and Compliance Professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and advanced training in LLB coursework. Demonstrates extensive experience managing corporate compliance frameworks, legal administration, and NGO operations. Proven track record in monitoring legislative updates (including FICA, the Companies Act, and Labour Law), drafting complex legal documentation, managing contracts, and overseeing strict POPIA data privacy standards. A strategic communicator adept at managing multi-stakeholder relations across civil society, academia, and government sectors. Well-versed in Batho Pele Principles with a strong dedication to corporate governance and operational excellence.

Pretoria, South Africa
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Work Experience
Legal Assistant / Administrator
Monthele (Pty) Ltd
Feb 2023 — Apr 2025
  • Drafted, reviewed, and updated vital organizational policies, including Corporate Codes of Conduct, procurement procedures, and POPIA privacy notices.
  • Insured strict corporate compliance by actively tracking and analyzing new or amended legislation (POPIA, Companies Act, Labour Law, FICA, and consumer protection acts).
  • Maintained confidential staff and stakeholder registries, securely managing sensitive data, contracts, ID copies, and police clearances.
  • Facilitated robust donor and grant compliance frameworks by compiling comprehensive audit files and monitoring Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) supporting documents.
  • Prepared detailed legal proposals, compliance documents, and funding pitches for over 16 simultaneous corporate projects.
  • Managed systematic contract lifecycle processes, tracking execution, renewals, key notification periods, and critical payment timelines.
  • Spearheaded professional office management operations, including calendar management, executive meeting pack preparation, minute-taking, and basic bookkeeping.
Volunteer Compliance Assistant and Researcher
Goals Afrika NPO
Feb 2021 — Dec 2022
  • Conducted extensive socio-legal research on labor standards, focusing on fair remuneration, workplace discrimination, employee leave benefits, and comparative labor legislation.
  • Contributed to civic legislative review initiatives, actively participating in policy overhauls and strategic planning for community advancement.
  • Managed and coordinated registrations, community marches, and global campaigns for 32 community-based projects centered on clean water access, childhood hunger eradication, and human rights.
  • Maintained organizational workflows and tracked international grant objectives using advanced ERP systems (Oracle).
  • Plenary team member responsible for hosting and organizing the first virtual African Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063, driving 3 days of cross-border engagement across 32 participant states.
  • Handled complex legal file and case management assignments for small to medium-sized partner firms, supporting 15–20 distinct clients.
  • Drafted legally binding infrastructure, construction management, machinery upkeep, and engineering service agreements.
Marketing and Transformation Officer (Executive Committee Volunteer)
University of Pretoria Moot Society
Sep 2018 — Sep 2019
  • Managed dedicated office hours to address student grievances, complaints, and academic support inquiries.
  • Acted as the primary liaison for institutional stakeholders, including LexisNexis, National Schools Moot, and the Department of Justice to organize annual moot court competitions.
  • Curated and managed digital content strategies across the society's official website and social media networks.
  • Maintained meticulous administrative filing systems and protected the personal data of hundreds of inter-university participants.
  • Supervised event logistics, project schedules, and portfolio reporting workflows.
Student Writer and Administrative Assistant
Perdeby Student Newspaper
May 2014 — Mar 2015
  • Researched and authored high-impact feature articles addressing campus social dynamics, substance abuse, and financial obstacles.
  • Maintained front-office communication channels, managed records, filed critical reports, and coordinated logistical layouts with the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Participated in professional industry masterclasses covering journalism ethics, media law, and copy-editing standards.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts, Law
University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate
Hoërskool Ben Viljoen
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Native
Sepedi
Native
Setswana
Native
KiSwahili
Intermediate
isiZulu
Intermediate
Achievements & Awards
Merit Scholar: Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust
2017 – 2019
Competitor: University of Pretoria Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition Team
2019
Plenary Member: Goals Afrika NPO historic 1st African Legal Conference organizing team
2021
Plenary Member & Volunteer: Annual Dennilton August Charity Games
2018 – Present

Raised critical funds for school uniforms and stationery across Moutse East.

Committee Representative: University of Pretoria SRC Transformation Sub-council
2015
Executive Officer: Luminous Day House Executive Committee (Fundraising, RAG, and Transformation)
2015
Professional References
Moroangoato Marishane
Director / Former Supervisor | Monthele (Pty) Ltd
Solau Marishane
Director / Former Project Partner | Monthele (Pty) Ltd
Mzwandile Ngidi
Lecturer | University of Pretoria (Tax Institute)
Meodi Mothapo
Communication Manager / Mentor | Limpopo Legislature
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