Ms Mapela Angelina Serote

Professional Summary:

• Ms Serote is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a highly accomplished governance, compliance, and public sector leadership specialist with over 17 years of distinguished experience across the legal practice and government institutions.
• She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Drafting and Interpretation of Contracts, complemented by advanced management and leadership training. Her career reflects a consistent trajectory of senior responsibility, institutional leadership, and strategic influence within South Africa’s public sector.
• Ms Serote has held critical roles within key state institutions, including Legal Aid South Africa, the National Prosecuting Authority (as Head Control Prosecutor), and the Department of Justice (as Magistrate). She further served in executive leadership at Bela-Bela Local Municipality as Legal Manager and Director of Social and Community Services, where she played a pivotal role in governance oversight, regulatory compliance, and service delivery alignment.
• She has gained board and council experience, having served as a Council Member of Lephalale TVET College, and currently serves as a Ministerial Appointee and Chairperson of the Council at Waterberg TVET College, where she provides strategic leadership, governance direction, and fiduciary oversight.

Skills and Expertise:

• Ms Serote is an expert legal drafter, with extensive experience in developing policies, legislation, governance instruments, and high-level contractual frameworks. She brings a reputation for strategic insight, principled leadership, and uncompromising integrity, making her a trusted advisor and impactful leader in both legal and governance spheres.