Ian K Jacobs

Ian K Jacobs is the Founder, Director, and Attorney at Ian K Jacobs Attorneys Incorporated, a boutique law firm based in Mondeor Johannesburg South. The firm provides various legal services, including High Court and Magistrate Court Litigation, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Commercial Law. Ian K Jacobs has extensive experience in the legal field, private sector, public sector, trade union sector, and the mining industry. Ian K also has collaborations with leading law firms and counsel. Prior to starting their own firm, they worked as the VP of Human Resources and COO Support at AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. Ian K was also involved in various roles at AngloGold Ashanti, including Vice President of Group Employee Relations and Vice President of Labour Relations, Transformation, and Sustainable Development. Ian K Jacobs is a member of SASLAW, the Mining Human Resources Practitioners Association, and the Corporate Lawyers Association of South Africa. Ian K has also served as a Committee Member at NEDLAC, Chairperson and Board Member at Vaal Reefs Disaster Trust Fund, Director at North West Cricket Union, and Board Member at Mine Workers Provident Fund.

Ian S Jacobs has a diverse education history. In 2021, they completed an Advanced Programme in Labour Law at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. In 2000-2001, they attended the University of Birmingham, where they took part in the CAPAM: Executive Public Service Management Programme. Ian K also obtained a Diploma in Industrial Relations from Executive Education and New Port University in 1988-1991. Prior to that, they earned a B.Proc degree from Wits University in 1984-1988. Ian K'searlier education includes matriculation from Willow Crescent Senior Secondary School in 1979-1983 and completing primary schooling at Voorwaarts Primary School, Western Native Township, Riverlea Primary School, and Eldridge Primary from 1971-1978. Additionally, they have participated in various professional development programs, including the CCMA Commissioner Programme in 2006, Leadership Skills Development at The Academy for Leadership Development in 2005, the Aligning Strategy Programme at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2003, and an Advanced Certificate in Labour Relations from the University of Pretoria in 1997. Furthermore, Ian S Jacobs is an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, although specific dates are not provided.