Okhela Sigwela

Early-career legal professional currently completing Articles of Clerkship, with practical experience in civil litigation, dispute resolution, legal drafting, regulatory procedures, and compliance within a commercial legal environment. Skilled in interpreting legislation, conducting legal research, managing complex legal processes, and preparing litigation documentation while maintaining strict procedural accuracy and professional standards. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to assess legal and regulatory risks within fast-paced environments.

Seeking to transition into a Compliance, Risk, or Regulatory Affairs role within the banking and financial services sector, where legal expertise can be applied to strengthening governance, regulatory adherence, and organisational integrity.

Candidate Attorney - Harris Incorporated

(2025-01)

• Manage civil litigation matters from instruction through to execution.
• Draft pleadings, notices, applications, summonses, legal opinions, and client correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and statutory interpretation to support litigation and advisory matters.
• Prepare and file court documents in accordance with procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Sheriffs, tracing agents, counsel, and clients regarding ongoing legal matters.
• Manage document filing and case administration through Court Online and CaseLines.
• Handle commercial and residential eviction matters and Body Corporate litigation.

Navigate Internship - Investec

(2024-09 - 2024-09)

• Selected among 50 out of 2,000 applicants to participate in Investec's intensive, on-site Navigate Internship.
• Gained deep insight into the banking sector and the operational dynamics of diverse client-centric roles within corporate investment banking.
• Collaborated within a cross-functional team to solve a complex, real-world business case and successfully presented strategic recommendations to an executive panel.

Vacation Student Intern - Schindlers Attorneys

(2023-12 - 2023-12)

• Assisted legal professionals with research assignments and drafted legal correspondence.
• Conducted legal research on assigned topics and presented findings to practitioners.

Academic Tutor - Prep2Perfection

(2022-04 - 2024-04)

• Delivered virtual tutoring sessions in English, History, Business Studies, and Dramatic Arts.
• Assisted learners in improving academic performance and examination preparation.

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - University of Pretoria (2021 - 2024)

Certificate - Data Protection and Privacy - University of Cape Town (2026)

National Senior Certificate - Hudson Park High School (2020 - 2020)