KwaZulu-Natal Association of Public Sector Lawyers

Born
1959 in Pretoria

Matriculated
1977: Pretoria Boys’ High School, Pretoria

University Qualifications

1. Obtained the degrees BLC (Cum Laude) (1980) and LLB (1983) from the University of Pretoria

2. Obtained a Certificate in Legislative Drafting (Cum Laude) (2003) from the University of Johannesburg

3. Attended the Fall 2003 Internship Programme arranged and sponsored by the Indiana State Legislative Services Agency, Indiana University (USA) and their South African partners (the University of Pretoria and Rand Afrikaans University (University of Johannesburg))

Professional Standing
Admitted as Advocate of the High Court of South Africa (1986)

Memberships

1. Member: Commonwealth Association of Public Sector Lawyers (CAPSL) (since 2001)

2. Founder Member (since 2003) and Chairperson (2003 - 2006): KZN Public Sector Lawyers' Forum (KZN PSLF)

3. Founder Member (since 2008) and Ordinary Member of the Executive Committee (2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011): KZN Association of Public Sector Lawyers (KAPSL)

4. Member: Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel (CALC) (since 2011)

Awards

1. Received the Premier's Distinguished Service Award for service rendered to the Government and the People of the North-West Province (1999)

2. Received an award for the best performance in the Certificate in Legislative Drafting (2003) from the University of Johannesburg

Career

Public Service

July 2002 to date:

Provincial Chief State Law Advisor, KwaZulu-Natal

(Chief Director: State Law Advisory Services, Office of the Premier, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal)

June 1995 to June 2002:

Director: Constitutional and Legal Matters: Department of Developmental Local Government and Housing, Mafikeng, North-West Province

December 1986 to May 1995:

Legal Administration Officer: Department of Constitutional Development and Local Government, Pretoria

Other

January 1984 to January 1986:

Candidate Attorney, Pretoria

Extracurricular Activities

Enjoys Bass fishing, Artlure angling and Rock and Surf fishing

Has an interest in IT and website design and maintenance (see www.BigBass.co.za)

Enjoys weight training as a stress-reliever when time permits

Personalia
Married to Ilze

Public Service
July 2002 to date:	Provincial Chief State Law Advisor, KwaZulu-Natal (Chief Director: State Law Advisory Services, Office of the Premier, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal)
June 1995 to June 2002:	Director: Constitutional and Legal Matters: Department of Developmental Local Government and Housing, Mafikeng, North-West Province
December 1986 to May 1995:	Legal Administration Officer: Department of Constitutional Development and Local Government, Pretoria

Other
January 1984 to January 1986:	Candidate Attorney, Pretoria