Nothando Mthethwa

Labour law practitioner with experience representing and advising on workplace disputes, disciplinary processes, CCMA arbitrations and Bargaining Council matters. Skilled in managing misconduct, incapacity, retrenchment and employment contract disputes from initiation through to resolution. Experienced in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements and facilitating fair workplace processes.

Focused on employee relations and industrial relations, with a strong emphasis on dispute resolution and labour law compliance. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and navigate complex labour environments.

Associate Attorney - Moolla Attorneys Inc

(2025-01-20)

• Advised employers and employees on employee relations matters, including misconduct, incapacity, poor performance, grievances, retrenchments and workplace conflict.
• Conducted assessments and investigations relating to workplace disputes and provided practical recommendations aligned with labour legislation and organisational policies.
• Facilitated disciplinary hearings, ensuring procedural and substantive fairness.
• Advised management and employees on employment law compliance, workplace risk management and dispute prevention strategies.
• Represented parties in conciliations, arbitrations and Bargaining Council proceedings relating to employee relations matters.
• Managed complex employee relations cases from inception to resolution, including unfair dismissal, misconduct, incapacity and contractual disputes.
• Negotiated settlements and facilitated alternative dispute resolution processes to achieve commercially and operationally effective outcomes.
• Drafted disciplinary outcomes, investigation-related documentation, settlement agreements and employment-related legal documents.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve workplace issues and maintain effective employment relationships.

Legal Coordinator - AM Sinaykhakh Administrators

(2024-08-16 - 2025-01-06)

• Drafted and issued court orders and ensured compliance with legal mandates.
• Negotiated debt restructuring agreements with creditors on behalf of clients.
• Successfully opposed Applications for Rescission of judgments.

Candidate Legal Practitioner - Schreiber Smith Attorneys

(2022-03-24 - 2024-07-24)

• Assisted clients in civil, criminal, family, and labour matters in Magistrates' Courts.
• Prepared clients for disciplinary hearings, conciliations, and arbitration proceedings.
• Drafted pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents; prepared court bundles and managed case files from inception to finalisation.
• Obtained maintenance order of R5,000/month
• Successfully defended multiple protection order matters
• Managed criminal matters resulting in provisional withdrawal of charges
• Secured compensation for general damages (R361,000) in RAF matter

English Tutor - University of Johannesburg, Department of English, Faculty of Humanities

(2019-01-25 - 2020-12-04)

• Facilitated tutorials to improve student writing and academic referencing.
• Provided individual and group support and report academic progress to lecturers.
• Marked tests, assignments, and examination scripts.

Postgraduate Diploma - Labour Law - University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Laws - Laws - University of Johannesburg (2019 - 2020)

Bachelor of Arts - Law - University of Johannesburg (2016 - 2018)

National Senior Certificate - Matric - Ridge Park College (2011 - 2015)