CHIEF DIRECTORATE: STATE LAW ADVISORY SERVICES
Curriculum Vitae
Senior State Law Advisor: Mr Mark Serfontein
"Don't ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back."
Tel.: (033) 341-3388
Fax: (033) 394-4153
e-mail: serfonmv@premier.kzntl.gov.za
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Born
1959 in Pretoria, Gauteng
Matriculated
1976: St Alban's College, Pretoria
University Qualifications
1. Obtained the degree B.Proc (1984) from the University of Natal
2. Obtained a Certificate in Legislative Drafting (2003) from Rand Afrikaans University (University of Johannesburg)
3. Obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in the Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts (2005) from the University of Johannesburg
Professional Standing
Admitted as Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
(1989)
Memberships
1. Member: KZN Public Sector Lawyers' Forum (since 2004)
2. Founder Member (since 2008) and Office Bearer (Treasurer) of the Executive Committee (2008/ 2009): KZN Association of Public Sector Lawyers
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Career |
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May 2007 to date: |
Senior State Law Advisor in the Directorate: Legislation and Labour Law Advice, Chief Directorate: State Law Advisory Services, Office of the Premier, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal |
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January 2007 to April 2007: |
Practised as Attorney for own account |
| September 1996 to December 2006: | Legal Advisor to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife |
| January 1989 to August 1996: | Private Practise as an Attorney |
| February 1987 to December 1988: | Articled as candidate Attorney and passed Board examinations |
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening (successfully growing vegetables for own consumption using organic methods)
Fishing (both fly and surf)
Scrabble and reading
Personalia
Blessed with three daughters, Ruth and twins,
Hannah and Carla
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