Mpho D. Kgabi Is an Admitted Attorney High Court of South Africa since 2000 with a Right of Appearance in the High Court since 2017.
She graduated from the University of the North-West forBaccalaureus Procurations, 1998 and furthered her studies at University of Johannesburg (formerly RAU) for a Post Graduate Diploma, Drafting & Interpretation of contracts, 2006 also obtained a Certificate in Leadership Development, 2010 at University of Witwatersrand (Wits Business School)
LEAD, Certificate, Judicial skills for Attorneys, 2017 and Certificate, Practice Management, 2001 and ADR Network South Africa for Program in Mediation, 2020
Attended SAJEI for Aspirant Judges Course, 2021and 2023
A dynamic and experienced, Provincial Operations Executive with a demonstrated track record of ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of quality legal professional services. Skilled in Strategy Development & Implementation and the design of winning operational frameworks. Proficient in Risk Management, Financial Management and Talent Leadership. A diligent and ethical results driven legal executive who is outstanding in leading the provincial team and proactively participating in governance structures of the legal profession. This seasoned attorney boasts a combination of legal professional skills twinned with critical business management and leadership skills.
Accountable for leading the delivery of the Constitutional mandate in respect of providing legal services to vulnerable persons. Responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement in the quality of legal representation, case flow efficiencies, risk management and client satisfaction in the Limpopo& Mpumalanga Provinces of Legal Aid SA. Leading and inspiring a team of some 361 employees to defend and protect the human rights of accused persons and the socioeconomic rights of vulnerable groups since 2013. Also represented Legal Aid SA in bilateral discussions with Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe in 2024. Also appearing in High Court Matters.
Responsible for the strategic oversight, communications, compliance monitoring and positioning of SAWLA as a credible role player representing women within the South African legal services professional sector.
Serving as a Councillor and Member of the Professional Affairs Committee regulating legal practitioners. (2019-2022) Serving as a Chairperson/Member of the Disciplinary
Worked with UNODC: Conducted Training in Liberia on How Legal Aid can assist GBV victims- Involved in development of Training Material for West Africa on the subject matter. Developed presentation and presented in Namibia for SADAC Countries.
Representative of Legal Aid SA in the LSC Steering Committee. Involved in developing the LPC Policy 2020-2021
Acting in the position from 1 March 2022 to 20 January 2023, and leading with Strategies and Performance of the core business of the operations of Legal Aid SA, responsible for 87% of Legal Aid work: Criminal Legal Aid, Data Unit and Training.
Provide Strategic support to the CEO in the development of the Legal Aid Strategic Plan, operations plan, MTEF and annual budgets in relation to the delivery of Legal services offering· Ensure the delivery of quality legal services, through the national footprint· Develop and maintain strategic partnership with the legal profession, by developing, maintaining and managing outsourced system of briefing accredited legal practitioners in order to leverage opportunities for the delivery of legal services. Maintain strategic business partnership with Chief Legal Executive, in order to deliver Civil Legal Practice and Strategic Litigation services objectives. Develop and maintain strategic partnership with Co-operation Partners in order to leverage opportunities for the delivery of legal services in locations outside of Legal Aid SA national footprint. Develop and implement a client relationship management systems to ensure continuous improvement, innovation and responsiveness. Build and execute a roadmap that ensures the regular review of legal services delivery operating systems to ensure continuous improvement, innovation, relevance and responsiveness. Develop and implement Risk and Sustainability management system for legal services· Ensure effective implementation of sound governance framework for legal services delivery system, and oversee compliance with PFMA, legal profession and ethical standards in relation to the Legal Practice Act. Maintain strategic relationship with Chief Operations Executive in relation to systems and collaboration on HR, IT, Finance and Communications. Develop and maintain stakeholder relationship management. Participate as member of Management Executive Committee and Management Committee.
