WHITTY RANDZANANI MAKHUVELE

LEGAL SECRETARY | CIVIL LITIGATION UNIT

Detail-oriented Legal Secretary with 10+ years’ experience supporting legal leadership in government and private practice. Currently serving in the Civil Litigation Unit at the Special Investigating Unit, supporting committee administration, confidential stakeholder liaison, and governance. Proficient in allegation processing, case registration, case assessment support, and business development administration in line with PFMA, government protocol and public administration standards. Known for strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, with a results-driven and ethical approach to managing deadlines, records, and service delivery targets.

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LEGAL SECRETARY: CIVIL LITIGATION UNIT
Special Investigating Unit (SIU)
Jul 2023 — PresentCurrentPretoria
  • Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Head of Civil Litigation and Senior Managers, promoting the unit’s range of services to meet governance and service delivery targets
  • Coordinate confidential workflows for the receipt, screening, and processing of stakeholder enquiries and allegations according to PFMA, government protocol, and public administration standards
  • Act as first point of contact: screen calls, emails, and visitors; direct enquiries to relevant offices and follow up to ensure resolution
  • Prepare high-quality submissions, letters, memorandums, and reports for executive and parliamentary processes to support case assessment and decision-making
  • Control and maintain a records management and registry system in line with government standards, including referencing, archiving, and database management
SENIOR LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY (RAF & HIGH COURT)
Ehlers Attorneys
Feb 2020 — Jun 2023Pretoria
  • Lodged Road Accident Fund claims, issued summons, and handled third-party claims and medical negligence matters
  • Drafted notices, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, pre-trial agreements, draft orders, and warrants of execution
  • Updated and maintained electronic case-lines, court files, and drive filing systems
  • Arranged medico-legal examinations, court dates, client consultations, and legal meetings
  • Provided full secretarial support utilizing legal terminology, procedures and documents
SENIOR LEGAL LITIGATION SECRETARY (HIGH COURT & MAGISTRATE COURT)
SO Ravele Attorneys
Feb 2014 — Jan 2020Pretoria
  • Managed RAF claims, City of Johannesburg matters, VAF, medical negligence and criminal litigation files
  • Drafted section 129, 86(10), 97(3), rule 28, rule 55, rule 45, notices of abandonment, default judgements, contracts and wills
  • Prepared legal papers: complaints, motions, urgent applications, founding affidavits, replications, appeals, heads of argument, and court orders
  • Collected, examined and organized evidence and legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
  • Scheduled depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings and coordinated attorney travel and conference calls
CONSULTANT
Surebank - Lewfin Group of Companies
Sep 2009 — Nov 2013Pretoria
  • Captured and processed client data and information; issued new bank cards
  • Handled client enquiries and provided clerical support to enhance service delivery
  • Compiled cashier summaries and receipt listings; ensured accurate financial records
  • Trained new staff and maintained office registers and stock
ADMIN CLERK
The Business Zone
Jun 2006 — Aug 2009Pretoria
  • Captured data, managed petty cash, and maintained accurate record-keeping
  • Coordinated receipting and storage of stock; completed re-order notes and credit follow-ups
  • Controlled post-dated cheque register; performed daily banking and filing
  • Monitored customer deductions, applied late fees, and managed corporate financing program
Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TeamsAllegation ProcessingCase RegistrationCase AssessmentStakeholder EngagementBusiness Development SupportLegal AdministrationCourt FilingLegal Research & DraftingCommittee AdministrationMinute TakingRecords ManagementDocument ControlPFMA & Government ProtocolReport WritingConfidentiality & IntegrityDiary ManagementTravel & T&SInvoice ProcessingProject & Deadline Management
Education
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Boston City Campus
2026 — Expected 2029
Diploma
Arise Business College
2011
Secondary School Certificate, General education
Waterval High School, Limpopo
2000
Certifications
Ethics in Local Government
National School of Government
Aug 2026
Writing for Government: Advanced Writing Skills
National School of Government
Jan 2025
Languages
English
Advanced
Tshivenda
Advanced
Afrikaans
Good
Xitsonga
Native
IsiZulu
Advanced
IsiXhosa
Advanced
Sepedi
Good
References available upon request.
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