With a vigorous passion for seeing to it that individual’s legal problems are solved, and a determination to find growth and advancement, Sithembile Gumbo (Thembi) joined the law firm at a very young age in 2004 under the founder, Justice NP Munangati-Manongwa. She was employed as a legal secretary.
Thembi quickly found her niche in the legal spectrum as a conveyancing clerk. Her main roles were to assist in typing details forwarded to her, assisting in due diligence, and filing deed-related documents with the Registry. Working with the likes of Advocate Thabani Mpofu (when he was a student), Thembi became a leading light in the area of conveyancing. Thembi also worked with the now Head of Sheriff Services, Gamuchirai Siwadi, and a couple of lawyers who are now legal minds of renown and part of the judiciary. She further worked with Vimbayi Brenda Manikai, who was then coming from Old Mutual with vast knowledge of the corporate world and estate administration. In 2018, Thembi was left under the wing of the now Senior Partner, Sikhumbuzo Mpofu who had, at a very young age; acquired the firm and was eager to see it grow. Together, the two have managed to grow an outstanding conveyancing portfolio.
“I have always been and remain excited about the law firm’s values and its dedication to solving clients’ problems. Being a good problem solver is essential because clients value legal practitioners who can work through their challenges, no matter how difficult the problems are. It is therefore my desire to remain aligned with such a goal-oriented organization that places clients first.”
Thembi Gumbo
With the assistance of the partners, Thembi, as the conveyancing torchbearer in the firm, has passed on her knowledge to many juniors of the law firm, including the author of this article. Thembi has since been promoted to general manager of the law firm and oversees the day-to-day running of the firm.
When asked about why she has remained at the law firm for so long, Thembi said, “I have always been and remain excited about the law firm’s values and its dedication to solving clients’ problems. Being a good problem solver is essential because clients value legal practitioners who can work through their challenges, no matter how difficult the problems are. It is therefore my desire to remain aligned with such a goal-oriented organization that places clients first.”
Thembi, as she is called; with her unwavering loyalty and dedication to the law firm, remains an inspiration to all.
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Salute Themby. We appreciate you for your loyalty
As she is known by clients as Thembi, she is one human being who priotize her work and very dedicated, l have known her for years and the only thing she dream off is to achieve, make sure the clients are happy, they clients gets their work done in time.,, She always put work first no matter how tough, hard, challenging, she hate to disappoint her superior and clients, l have learnt a lot through her dedication to what she love most. I used to drive her during covid times, when the pandemic was hitting waves but she chose to risk her life for the firm to make sure clients gets their problems solve in time and make sure her work is up to date. Thembi respect the organization, respect her superiors, respect her colleagues and values clients. The value she has added to the company is clearly seen by her work and years she accumulated loving the company, may her good work continue to shine. She is a mbokodo in her own territory always very helpful, assist the junior staff whether at home or at work they always call her. Sithembile Gumbo l will always support you and love to see you propel through ranks and be recognized twenty years of service my darling u have made history, thanks to Munangati and Associate, much respect to Mrs Munangati, Boss Sku and Mai Manikayi for giving her the platform to explore her talents. Your support made it easy for Thembi to jelly and propel her work with pride, Boss Sku you always say Thembi make decisions and her decisions are always important and of great value, you believed her and gave her a free platform to make sure the clients are served
Sithembile gumbo our pillar the long living legend on this company.they must be a token of appreciation.you deserve a big badge Benz not aqua .20yrs working at one company it’s not a joke from zero to hero .big things coming .