Benjamin Van Zyl

Benjamin Van Zyl

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    Immigration Consultant (Attorney)
    Xpatweb (Tax Consulting South Africa)
    Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 8 months)
    • Legal Consultations and Risk Assessments: Conducted detailed consultations to analyse client circumstances, review immigration and compliance history, and advise on risk mitigation strategies. Provided guidance on regularisation of status, appeals against adverse decisions, and long-term residency planning. • Regulatory Compliance and Due Diligence: Ensured all applications, appeals, and litigation processes complied with related compliance frameworks. Conducted document verification, risk-based assessments, and due diligence to detect irregularities or potential non-compliance. • Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Drafted letters of demand, appeals, and High Court applications under PAJA, challenging unlawful administrative actions an
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    Legal Practitioner
    Wim Krynauw Attorneys
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)
    • Client Consultations and Risk Assessment: Conducted initial legal consultations to evaluate liability, damages, and viability of claims. Assessed risk exposure, regulatory compliance, and litigation feasibility to guide clients through appropriate remedies. • Pre-Litigation Strategy and Case Preparation: Analysed incident reports, medical records, and expert opinions to determine merits and claim viability. Developed strategies to mitigate risk, quantify damages, and prepare claims for potential litigation. • Legal Drafting and Compliance: Drafted pleadings, affidavits, notices of motion, settlement agreements, and correspondence in line with court rules, compliance standards, and professional ethics. Ensured accurate documentation and
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    Candidate Legal Practitioner
    Wim Krynauw Attorneys
    Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 6 months)
    • Client Consultations and Legal Assessment: Conducted initial consultations to assess grievances, evaluate claim viability, and advise on litigation or settlement strategies. • Magistrate's Court Litigation: Drafted pleadings, affidavits, notices of motion, summonses, settlement agreements, and correspondence. Appeared in District Magistrate's Court on applications and actions, managed filing and service of court documents, and liaised with clients, opposing practitioners, and court officials. • High Court Litigation: Drafted and reviewed pleadings, affidavits, and notices. Prepared instructions to Counsel, utilised CaseLines and CourtOnline for trial management, and attended pre-trial conferences to refine issues, confirm discovery, an
  • University of Johannesburg
    Tutor in the Law of Persons and the Family
    University of Johannesburg
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (2 years)
    Delivered academic, legal research, and advisory support within the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg, focused on developing students' understanding of statutory interpretation, case law, and core legal principles. Key responsibilities included
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  • University of Johannesburg
    LLM in Commercial Law
    University of Johannesburg
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (1 year)
    Focus: Banking Law, Insurance Law, Interpretation of Contracts, Minor Dissertation in Insurance Law. Completed: 2020 | Certificate No. N83768
  • University of Johannesburg
    LLB
    University of Johannesburg
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)
    Modules included: Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Civil and Criminal Procedure, International Trade Law, Negotiable Instruments and Banking Law, Private International Law, Tax Law, Jurisprudence. Completed: 2019 | Certificate No. N70353
  • University of Johannesburg
    Bcom in Law
    University of Johannesburg
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (4 years)
    Core subjects: Economics, Business Management, Accounting, Law of Contract, Labour Law, Property Law, Law of Delict, Law of Succession. Awards: UJenius Award (Top 1% of Academic Performers) in 2016, 2017, and 2018 Completed: 2018 | Certificate No. N63259
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    National Senior Certificate (7 distinctions)
    Hoërskool Bastion
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years 1 month)
    Subjects: Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, Economics, Physical Sciences.
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    Immigration Audit Campaign
    Xpatweb
    Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)
    I was proposed and spearheaded a marketing campaign directed at corporate clients, to promote audits on their compliance with South African Immigration laws and regulations, in order to provide strategies on maintaining compliance or alternative ensuring compliance.
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    Conversion rate Increase Directive
    Visa Litigation Department and Leads Portfolio, Xpatweb:
    Dec 2024 - Aug 2025 (9 months)
    I was entrusted to head the litigation department and leads portfolio at Xpatweb, focusing primarily on lead conversion and increasing overall monthly and individual conversion rates. The monthly average for the litigation department started at an aggregate of R250,000.00 per month and we managed to increase same to between R400,000.00 and R500,000.00 per month on average and the leads portfolio started at R300,000.00 and we managed to increase same to between R700,000.00 and R800,000.00 per month. The project was a success and we managed to exceed significantly larger targets.
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  • University of Johannesburg
    First Year Top Achievers: 3rd overall in all degrees
    University of Johannesburg
    Sep 2015
    I achieved the third highest average of all first year degree students at the University of Johannesburg.
  • University of Johannesburg
    Judge Frans Malan award for best result in the Law of Negotiable Instruments
    University of Johannesburg
    Sep 2015
    Highest grade in the Law of Negotiable Instruments
  • University of Johannesburg
    Judge Snyman award for best result in the Law of Succession
    University of Johannesburg
    Sep 2015
    Best grade in the Law of Succession
  • University of Johannesburg
    First Year Top Achievers: 1st overall in the Faculty of Law
    University of Johannesburg
    Sep 2015
    I achieved the highest average of all first year law students at the University of Johannesburg.
  • Standard Bank
    Standard Bank Actuationist Bursary Recipient
    Standard Bank
    Sep 2015
    I was awarded a full scholarship from Standard Bank, based on my exceptional results within my first year at the University of Johannesburg.
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    Enough of Visa Delay: Court Gives Home Affairs 30 Days to Resolve the Issue
    Polity
    Jun 2025
    https://www.polity.org.za/article/enough-of-visa-delay-court-gives-home-affairs-30-days-to-resolve-the-issue-2025-06-18/searchString:benjamin+van+zyl
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    Friday is (another) D-day for Zimbabweans in SA
    News24
    Nov 2024
    https://www.news24.com/business/economy/opinion-friday-is-another-d-day-for-zimbabweans-in-sa-20241127