Jannie Hendricks

Dynamic and detail-oriented administrator and paralegal with over a decade of experience in managing community-focused initiatives and legal support. Proven track record of streamlining programs in previous jobs and currently for Moorreesburg Advice & Development Initiative and providing valuable legal advice in particular, governance and labour issues, to community members. Successfully led teams and drafted comprehensive funding proposals while ensuring meticulous project administration.

Eager to leverage expertise in any human development initiative, to drive impactful results.

Community Based Paralegal (Founder Member) at MOORREESBURG ADVICE & DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (NPO) (2014-02 – Present)

Volunteer providing free legal advice and assistance on basic legal matters, particularly labour issues, to community members.

• Provided free legal advice and assistance on basic legal matters, particularly labour issues, to community members.
• Facilitated the rollout of Socio-economic initiatives, locally and on surrounding farms.
• Aided individuals in accessing the services of all government departments and institutions.

Team Leader (SANHANES-1) at HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC) (2013-02 – 2013-10)

• Supervised a team of four fieldworkers; overseeing logistics and ensuring accurate data capture, along with managing HR administration.

PCO Administrator – Swartland Parliamentary Constituency Office at WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT (2008-01 – 2009-12)

• Advised constituents on basic legal issues, municipal inquiries and access to government departments.
• Played a key role in implementing various socio-economic initiatives for constituents.
• Provided insights and advised to the MEC regarding political activities within the constituency.
• Managed comprehensive office administration.

Administrative Assistant for Executive Mayoral Committee at WEST COAST DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (WCDM) (2004-03 – 2004-10)

• Executed all office administration tasks for the MAYCO, providing assistance and advice on legal issues pertaining to the Municipal Systems and Structures Acts.

Projects Manager / Bookkeeper at MOORREESBURG ONTWIKKELINGS INISIATIEF (NPO) (2004-10 – 2007-12)

• Authored funding proposals and managed all related administrative tasks.
• Oversaw bookkeeping, report-writing (both Financial & Narrative), and addressed all HR matters involving 21 team members across various projects.

Projects Manager / Bookkeeper at MOORREESBURG ONTWIKKELINGS INISIATIEF (NPO) (2010-03 – 2011-04)

• Authored funding proposals and managed all related administrative tasks.
• Oversaw bookkeeping, report-writing (both Financial & Narrative), and addressed all HR matters involving 21 team members across various projects.

Computer Control Room Operator/Shift Supervisor at SPH-GROUP (BRIDGETOWN QUARRY) (1994-08 – 2002-10)

• Operated a Dolomite Crusher Plant via a computerized system while supervised a shift of eight (8) workers.
• Handled all general administration and production tasks for our team.

Rifleman – Infantry Corps (SACC 2) at SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE (SANDF) (1989-01 – 1990-12)

• Served as a Rifleman in the Infantry Corps.

Gunner – Anti-Aircraft Corps (10 LA/AA Regiment) at SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE (SANDF) (1993-04 – 1994-03)

• Served as a Gunner in the Anti-Aircraft Corps.

BACHELOR OF PARALEGAL STUDIES in Paralegal Studies – CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CPUT) (2022-02 – 2025-11)

ADVANCE SHORT LEARNING PROGRAM FOR PARALEGALS in Paralegal Studies – NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (2019-01 – 2019-01)

INTRODUCTORY SHORT LEARNING PROGRAM FOR PARALEGALS in Paralegal Studies – NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (2018-01 – 2018-01)

MATRIC – STEYNVILLE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (1985-01 – 1987-11)