tumie selebalo
@tumieselebalo
I’m a claims and litigation professional advancing toward intellectual property law expertise.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
As an LLB graduate currently pursuing an LLM in Intellectual Property Law at UNISA, I blend legal research capability with hands-on claims and litigation experience. I manage claimant matters through the full case lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely progression, while keeping clients informed through regular updates.
In leadership roles, I’ve supervised and mentored teams, monitored performance and quality standards, and handled escalated claims to support effective resolution and service delivery. I focus on quality assurance, reliable documentation and record keeping, and compliance with operational procedures and regulatory requirements—skills I strengthened further during my Legal Intern placement at the Director of Public Prosecutions, Kingdom of Lesotho.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Claimant Liaison Officer
FundaGlobal
May 2026 - Present (2 months)
Managed claimant matters across the full case lifecycle, including client intake, documentation gathering, and accurate case recordkeeping. Provided regular claimant updates, performed quality assurance checks, and escalated complex matters to support resolution and compliance.
Litigation Team Leader
Alteram Solutions
Nov 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 5 months)
Led and supervised a team of eleven consultants handling litigation and claims-related enquiries for the Road Accident Fund campaign. Monitored performance and compliance, managed escalated claims, prepared operational reports, and trained team members on claims handling and customer service.
Contact Centre Consultant
Alteram Solutions
May 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Handled claims-related enquiries and guided claimants on Road Accident Fund processes. Assisted with claims submissions, documentation requirements, and procedural queries while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with organisational service standards.
Legal Intern
Director of Public Prosecutions, Kingdom of Lesotho
May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)
Conducted legal research on criminal and civil law matters and drafted legal memoranda, correspondence, and case summaries. Assisted prosecutors with trial preparation, file management, and evidence review, and supported administrative legal functions while maintaining confidential records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Master of Laws (LLM), Intellectual Property Law
Currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property Law at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
University of Lesotho
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Lesotho in 2021.
Project Management Certificate
Project Management Certificate, Project Management
Earned a Project Management Certificate.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
United States
United Kingdom
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Skills
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