Petria Venter

I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Petria Venter, I am 26 years old and I was born and raised in Secunda, Mpumalanga. 

I graduated from the NWU-Potchefstroom at the end of 2018 having completed two degrees (BCom Law and LLB). During this time, I was also recognized as a member of the Golden Key Honour Society. (This award is granted to the top 15 percentile of each faculty at the university).

Since then, I have worked as a candidate attorney at MA Malan Attorneys - a law firm that specializes in Immigration and Family Law. During this time I also attended and completed the 6-month compulsory practical legal training (Law School) at the University of Pretoria.

I was admitted as an attorney of the High Court in August 2020. 

Since then, I have been working at NEASA (National Employer's Organization) as a legal advisor/dispute resolution specialist. 

I believe that my position at NEASA has prepared me to be an asset for any company regarding all aspects relating to Labour Law. 

On a daily basis I assist NEASA members (employers) with enquiries relating to day-to-day labour related matters, including but not limited to: contracts, unions, retrenchment, grievances, company policy, and procedure, etc. I also represent and assist members in preparing for CCMA/Bargaining Council matters. 

I am able to identify areas that expose companies to risks relating to their human resource management. I am also able to advise which areas should be addressed and how to implement systems to protect the company. 

I am further able to provide training to management regarding disciplinary hearings, policies, and procedures, grievances, etc. 

I have learned a lot in the course of my employment. I had the amazing opportunity to engage with individuals from all over the world and from all walks of life. During this time I learned a lot about hard work, dedication, and self-motivation.

I am an enthusiastic person who is always eager for a new challenge. I am quick to grasp new ideas and develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. I adapt easily to new environments and I work well in high-pressure situations. 

I strongly believe that my strong work ethic and enthusiastic approach to life will make me an excellent asset to any team.

I started working at MA Malan Attorneys as a candidate attorney specializing in immigration and family law. 

Upon being admitted as an attorney I started working at NEASA, an employer's organization. At NEASA we specialize in labour law and IR matters

Graduated High School in 2013.

Started my BCom Law degree in 2014 at NWU Potchefstroom, completed in 2017. 

LLB at NWU Potchefstroom. Started in 2018, graduated end of 2019