Amanda Ramarothole

Advocate of the High Court of South Africa with 13 years of experience in compliance, corporate governance and litigation. Detail oriented and results driven. Skilled in legal research and analysis, drafting and advocacy. Good track record of mitigating legal risks and optimising corporate governance.

Consultant - Ngcayiya Consulting Pty Ltd - Self-employed

(2022-05 - 2025-01)

• Reviewing client company policies, board charters, annual workplans, management reports and board minutes.
• Ensuring client compliance with CIPC legal requirements.
• Assessing compliance gaps, formulating strategies and implementing these strategies.
• Providing legal and/or governance advice to clients.

Company Secretary - Nehawu Investment Holdings Pty Ltd - Ekurhuleni

(2019-08 - 2024-02)

• Managing the group's corporate governance and compliance strategy, in line with the overall corporate strategy.
• Providing legal and/or governance advice to the group boards, individual board members, management and the shareholder.
• Managing the overall administration of the group's boards and committees.
• Managing company records and communication with stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with various laws, good practice guides and company policies.
• Drafting and reviewing company policies, statutory documents, employment, and other agreements.
• Member of the Executive Committee.

Client Due Diligence Officer - HSBC - Johannesburg

(2017-03 - 2018-07)

• Performing reliable and independent verification of client Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation, ensuring that all local and group policies, procedures and standards are maintained.
• Maintaining internal control standards and managing operational risk by addressing any issues raised by internal control/ auditors immediately.
• Performing client file reviews when these become due for review.

Candidate Attorney - Gerings Attorneys - Johannesburg

(2015-09 - 2016-09)

• Assisting the attorneys on a varied scale with litigious and non-litigious matters.
• Attending to administrative functions and the filing and serving of court documents.

Functional Specialist - SARS - Pretoria

(2012-01 - 2015-06)

• Adhering to Tax Court practice and procedures, dealing particularly with objections and appeals.
• Engaging in alternative dispute resolution processes with taxpayers for the resolution of tax disputes.
• Briefing counsel for legal opinions and/ or litigation in the Tax Court.
• Assisting the Chief Legal Officer's office and EXCO with administrative functions on an ad hoc basis.

Advocacy Training - Pius Langa School of Advocacy (2025)

Chartered Company Secretary - Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa (2022 - 2027)

LLM - International Commercial Law - University of Johannesburg (2020 - 2021)

Bachelor of Laws - University of South Africa (2012 - 2015)

Bachelor of Commerce - Law - University of Johannesburg (2006 - 2009)

Senior Certificate - Benoni Educational College (2004)