Mashala Mashego

Admitted South African attorney with practical experience in deceased-estate administration through an own legal practice, supported by a broader background in civil litigation, debt collection, legal drafting, client service and legal operations. Experienced in assisting executors with estate matters from the initial administration stages through to finalisation, including engagement with the Master of the High Court, identifying and tracing estate assets, corresponding with financial institutions and following up on the recovery and release of funds due to estates. Brings an understanding of the legal and administrative requirements affecting executors, beneficiaries, creditors and banking institutions.

Interested in applying this experience within a bank's deceased-estates, fiduciary-services, estate-administration or specialised-recoveries function.

FOUNDER / ATTORNEY - MASHEGO MASHELA ATTORNEYS

(2021-04 - 2025-07)

• Established and operated an independent legal practice, managing client instructions and the day-to-day administration of legal matters.
• Accepted and managed deceased-estate instructions, assisting executors with estate administration from inception through to the concluding stages.
• Engaged with the Master of the High Court and relevant stakeholders in connection with deceased-estate administration requirements.
• Assisted with identifying and tracing assets belonging to deceased estates and communicating with banks and other financial institutions.
• Prepared and submitted requests and supporting documentation to financial institutions to establish and recover funds held for deceased clients.
• Liaised with executors and clients, explained procedural requirements, followed up on outstanding information and provided progress updates.
• Managed legal correspondence, documentation, client records and administrative requirements while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
• Handled a broader range of legal work, including civil litigation, family-law matters, commercial disputes and debt-collection matters.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - RW ATTORNEYS

(2026-04 - 2026-10)

• Managed civil and commercial litigation and debt-collection matters, coordinating legal processes and client requirements.
• Drafted legal correspondence, pleadings, notices and other legal documentation.
• Prepared and managed Bills of Costs and supported legal-costs and taxation-related processes.
• Communicated with clients, correspondent attorneys, sheriffs, counsel and other stakeholders to progress matters.
• Monitored deadlines, maintained organised files and reviewed documents for accuracy and procedural compliance.
• Prepared reports and provided matter updates while managing competing priorities and confidential information.

FIELD SALES AGENT - CLIENTELE LIFE

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

• Conducted client consultations to identify insurance needs and explain relevant products.
• Maintained accurate customer records and prepared supporting compliance documentation.
• Responded to customer enquiries and managed the sales process from initial engagement through policy activation.

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY - CRONJE, DE WAAL & SKHOSANA INC.

(2019-04 - 2020-08)

• Assisted with litigation preparation, legal research, drafting and legal administration.
• Prepared court documents and correspondence under the supervision of practising attorneys.
• Supported family-law, labour-law and Road Accident Fund matters and maintained accurate client files.

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY - PG SIBUYI ATTORNEYS

(2018-08 - 2019-02)

• Assisted with civil litigation, labour-law and personal-injury matters.
• Drafted contracts, pleadings and correspondence under supervision and conducted supporting legal research.
• Organised client files, compiled court documentation and assisted with client consultations.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - University of Limpopo (2017)

Admission as Attorney - High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division (2020-08)

Practical Legal Training (PLT) - LEAD (2018)

Practice Management Training (PMT) - LEAD (2022)

End User Computer Certificate - PC Training and Business College (2013)

National Senior Certificate - Cefups Academy (2012)