RICCARDO HOUGHTON

I have almost 2 decades of experience in different Administration roles. I am able to work under pressure in high paced environments whilst paying attention to detail. 

I have also worked in senior administrative roles in both the private and public sector. 

Should my criteria meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me. I am available to start immediately. 

Kind Regards,
Riccardo Houghton 
 

EXPERIENCE

March 2022 - June 2024
Assistant Appointment and Administrative Secretary _ Department of Public Service and Administration | Pretoria

•         Managed Minister's diary, scheduled meetings, and prioritized

•         engagements.

•         Coordinated travel and subsistence arrangements, including claims

•         and logistics.

•        Administered correspondence and handled filing and documentation.

•         Coordinated community outreach, stakeholder relations, and

•        constituency work.

•        Drafting reports & Recording of meeting minutes for Executive authority at National government, Provincial government and Local Municipal government.

March 2018 - February 2021
Manager – Licensing Administration Southern African Music
Rights Organisation (SAMRO) | Johannesburg

•  Led a team overseeing the licensing department, managed invoicing

and licensing processes.

•  Developed strategies to optimize the licensing division's

performance and contract management.

•  Monitored departmental budgets and legal compliance for licensing

agreements.

•  Coordinated relationships with internal departments and external

stakeholders, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.

December 2014 - March 2018
Senior Legal Administrator Southern African Music Rights
Organisation (SAMRO) | Johannesburg

•  Supervised legal administrative staff and handled the administration

of legal matters including contracts, collections, litigation, and
disputes.

•  Provided legal support to the management team and coordinated

with external legal firms on complex cases.

•  Ensured accurate reporting and cost control in the legal department.

March 2012 - November 2014
Litigation Paralegal Munnik Basson Dagama Incorporated |
Johannesburg

•  Managed legal documentation for court proceedings, including

pleadings, affidavits, and court orders.

•  Assisted attorneys with case management, debtor negotiations, and

legal research.

•  Worked with clients to process legal matters related to debt recovery,

liquidation, and litigation.

November 2009 - February 2012
Litigation Paralegal Marie-Lou Bester Incorporated | Johannesburg

•  Drafted, reviewed, and processed legal documents, including

summonses, pleadings, and court applications, for both High Court

•  Coordination of meetings and

travel arrangements

•  Asset management and

verification

•  Documentation, filing, and

correspondence management

•  Procurement and supply chain

management

•  Stakeholder relations and

management

•  Leadership roles in political and

community organizations (e.g.,
ANC, ANC Youth League, School
Governing Body)

•  Supervisory experience

(managing teams in licensing
administration and legal
departments)

•  Problem-solving and decision-

making within leadership
frameworks

•  Performance management and

team supervision

•  Project planning, implementation,

and supervision

•  Budget management and

expense monitoring

•  Developing workflows and

ensuring project timelines

•  Contract management and

administration of business
projects

•  Coordination of outreach and

constituency programs

•  Administration of legal workflows

(contracts, litigation)

•  Drafting of legal documents

(pleadings, notices, affidavits)

•  Management of litigation

processes in both Magistrate's
and High Courts

•  Contractual risk management

and compliance reporting

•  Coordinating community outreach

programs and government
constituency work

•  Engaging with stakeholders to

resolve service delivery
challenges

•  Building partnerships with NGOs

and community organizations

•  Supporting political and

government leaders in advocacy
and service delivery programs

•  Liaising with internal and external

stakeholders, clients, and
community leaders

•  High-level communication for

negotiating contracts and
resolving disputesp

and Magistrates Court matters.

•  Negotiated with debtors to reach settlements and oversaw execution

of judgements, including liaising with sheriffs for attachment of
assets.

•  Managed case dockets, keeping track of deadlines, legal

submissions, and follow-ups with the court.

•  Acted as a point of contact for clients, updating them on the progress

of cases, resolving inquiries, and providing guidance on legal
processes.

January 2008 - October 2009
Client Manager VAT Alliance / VATit | Johannesburg

•  Managed VAT claims for over 80 international clients, maintaining

client relationships and databases.

February 2006 - December 2007
Administration Assistant Van Hulsteyns Attorneys | Johannsburg

•  Managed senior attorneys' diaries and assisted with litigation tasks.
•  Front office responsibilities included client liaison, handling inquiries,

and managing office workflows.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY COMMITTEE TRAINING
SA LABOUR GUIDE, Johannesburg, GP

2019
Certificate of Higher Education | GENERIC MANAGEMENT
CBM Training , Johannesburg, GP
- Business Problem Solving
- Business Negotiation Skills
- Intelligent Business Communication Skills
- Practical Finance, Accounts and Budgets for Non-Finance Managers
- Effective Time Management
- The Management and Leadership Programme
- Business Etiquette and Cultural Diversity
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership using emotional intelligence
- Practical Labour Law & CCMA

2019
Certificate of Higher Education | BUSINESS CONTRACTS AND
SLA'S
Astrotech, Johannesburg, GP

2018
Certificate of Higher Education | Contract Management
University of Pretoria, Pretoria, GP

2018
Music Business Master Class
Academy of Sound Engineering, Johannesburg, GP

2017
Certificate of Higher Education | Supervisory Management
Imsimbi Training, Johannesburg, GP 

2015
WIPO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW PROGRAMME Essential
Copyright Law
UNISA, South Africa

2014
Project Management
Business Management College, Johannesburg, GP

2014
Certificate of Higher Education | Leadership
Business Management College, Johannesburg, GP

LLB
UNISA, South Africa
(Ongoing)

Certificate of Higher Education | Higher Certificate in Public
Management
Regenesys Business School, Johannesburg, GP
(Ongoing)