TREASURER

 

Mr Mark Serfontein

 

Tel.: (033) 341-3388

Fax: (033) 394-4153

e-mail: serfonmv@premier.kzntl.gov.za

Cellular: 082-977-6915

 

 

Born
1959 in Pretoria, Gauteng

Matriculated
1976: St Alban's College, Pretoria

University Qualifications

1. Obtained the degree B.Proc (1984) from the University of Natal

2. Obtained a Certificate in Legislative Drafting (2003) from Rand Afrikaans University (University of Johannesburg)

3. Obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in the Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts (2005) from the University of Johannesburg

Professional Standing
Admitted as Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (1989)

 

Memberships

1. Member: KZN Public Sector Lawyers' Forum (since 2004)

2. Founder Member (since 2008) and Office Bearer (Treasurer) of the Executive Committee (2008/ 2009/ 2010): KZN Association of Public Sector Lawyers

Career

May 2007 to date:	Senior State Law Advisor in the Directorate: Legislation and Labour Law Advice, Chief Directorate: State Law Advisory Services, Office of the Premier, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
January 2007 to April 2007:	Practised as Attorney for own account
September 1996 to December 2006:	Legal Advisor to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
January 1989 to August 1996:	Private Practise as an Attorney
February 1987 to December 1988:	Articled as candidate Attorney and passed Board examinations

 

Extracurricular Activities

• Gardening (successfully growing vegetables for own consumption using organic methods)

• Fishing (both fly and surf)

• Scrabble and reading

Personalia
Blessed with three daughters, Ruth and twins, Hannah and Carla