Takudzwa Ashworth Taguma

About

Driven legal professional with an LLB (Hons) from Nelson Mandela University and hands-on experience in human resources and procurement. Experienced in employment relations, contract management, regulatory compliance, and commercial operations.

Experience

• HR & Procurement Officer
  Thando Kinetics (Pty) Ltd · Johannesburg
  Dec 2022 – Jun 2025

  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes including job advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding. • Administered employment contracts, leave management, and personnel records in compliance with South African labour legislation. • Handled employee relations matters including grievance handling, disciplinary proceedings, and performance management. • Coordinated procurement activities including supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of purchase terms. • Processed and managed purchase orders, supplier invoices, and ensured timely delivery of goods and services. • Maintained procurement records and ensured compliance with company procurement policies and procedures. • Liaised with departmental managers to forecast procurement needs and manage budgets effectively.

• HR & Procurement Intern
  Thando Kinetics (Pty) Ltd · Johannesburg
  Feb 2022 – Nov 2022

  • Assisted the HR team with recruitment administration, filing of employee documents, and maintaining HR databases. • Supported procurement operations by obtaining quotations, capturing purchase orders, and tracking deliveries. • Drafted internal correspondence and assisted with the preparation of HR reports and procurement summaries. • Gained practical exposure to HR compliance, employment law application, and supply chain processes.

• Youth Outreach Volunteer
  SANCA Rehabilitation Centre · Johannesburg
  Jan 2020 – Nov 2020

  • Engaged with children affected by alcohol and substance abuse through structured outreach and pastoral support visits. • Built trust and rapport with vulnerable young people to better understand their circumstances and needs. • Leveraged ongoing legal studies to teach children about their fundamental rights, fostering awareness of their importance as the next generation. • Gained practical, first-hand experience communicating legal and rights-based concepts to children in vulnerable circumstances.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  Nelson Mandela University
  Law · Feb 2019 – Nov 2024
• Advanced Level (A-Level)
  Dzivaresekwa High School
  Arts and Humanites · Jan 2015 – Nov 2016
• Ordinary Level (O-Level)
  Daramombe High School
  CGSE · Jan 2010 – Nov 2014

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Report Writing
• Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Legal Research
• Procurement
• Supply chain management
• Compliance
• Contract Drafting
• HR Administration
• Employment Law
• M&A
• Arbitration
• Commercial Law
• Labour Relations
• Competition Law

Courses & certifications

• Commercial Law Job Simulation ↗ · Bowmans via Forage · 2025
• Introduction to Commercial Law Job Simulation ↗ · King & Wood Mallesons via Forage · 2025
• Commercial Law Job Simulation ↗ · Hogan Lovells via Forage · 2025

🗣️ Languages

• English · Fluent
• Shona · Native

🏆 Achievements & awards

• Golden Key International Honour Society Lifetime Member · 2020

  Awarded for academic excellence (top 15% of class).

🤝 Volunteering

• SANCA Rehabilitation Centre · Youth Outreach Volunteer · 2020

  Represented the Seventh Day Church and supported children affected by alcohol and substance abuse through outreach and pastoral visits.

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• watching documentaries