1. Curriculum Vitae
JOANNE BEKKER
Po Box 31468, Kyalami, 1684 | +27 (0)72 593 3467 | joannebekker@gmail.com
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Institute of Legal Executives. 2007
Level 6 Certificate and Professional Diploma in Law and Practice (Stage 2).
Honours level programme which recognizes candidates' skills and ability in a law specialism.
Institute of Legal Executives. 2006
Level 3 Certificate and Professional Diploma in Law and Practice (Stage 1).
Forms the first academic stage in the process of becoming a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer.
Cardiff Law School. 2004
Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme.
Criminal Legal Representation.
Swansea College.
Certificate in Criminology. 2000
Foundational criminal law.
Open University.
Bachelor of Arts (incomplete). 1994
First year accountancy.
Beaufort Training Centre.
Youth Training Scheme Secretarial Course. 1991
Stage 1 and Stage 2 RSA typing.
Morriston Comprehensive.
General Certificate of Secondary Education. 1991
Subjects: English Language (A); English Literature (A); Mathematics (C); Typing (A);
Religious Education (C); Consumer Studies (B); Physics (B); Chemistry (C); Biology (B).
MEMBERSHIP
Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives 2007
SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Work; Excel; Access; PowerPoint
Witness statements, Contract drafting and report writing
Literacy, Advocacy and Research
Interpersonal, Interdepartmental, interdisciplinary and media communication
Time management, planning and prioritization of conflicting work demands
Understanding of complex matter and/or abstract concepts
Friendly and Likable Persona

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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
FAA Publications
Traffic Manager Jan 2014 – Nov 2015
Arctek
Business Development Manager Nov 2012 – Nov 2013
Gurkan and Gurkan solicitors
Property Lawyer and Conveyancer Oct 2011 – June 2012
J.A. Hughes Solicitors
Criminal Lawyer Nov 2010 – Sep 2011
Rackham’s Criminal Defence Service
Police Station Legal Representative Nov 2009 – Nov 2010
Letcher’s Law Firm
Criminal Lawyer Sep 2009 – Nov 2009
Rackham’s Criminal Defence Service
Police Station Legal Representative Oct 2008 – Sep 2009
Swansea City Council
Lawyer Oct 2007 – Oct 2008
Graham Evans & Partners Solicitors
Criminal Lawyer Apr 2002 – Oct 2007
Avery Naylor Wilson Solicitors
Personal Assistant to Senior Partner Jan 2000 – Apr 2002
Melamine Warehouse Midrand
Personal Assistant Jan 1992 – Nov 1992
John Collins and Partners
Junior Legal Secretary Jan 1991 – Jan 1992
LANGUAGES
English – First Language
Afrikaans – speak, read and write with basic competence
Welsh – speak, read and write with basic competence
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
I have many and varied interests and hobbies which include:
Keep fit and gym
Reading
Dancing
Travel and exploration