Annerette Schutte Taljaard
About Annerette Schutte Taljaard
Annerette Schutte Taljaard is a Legal and Commercial Manager with over 17 years of experience across various industries, including telematics and renewable energy. She has held positions in legal compliance and advisory roles and has a strong educational background in commercial law.
Work at PowerFleet
Annerette Schutte Taljaard has served as the Legal and Commercial Manager at PowerFleet since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal compliance and commercial operations within the organization. Her position involves managing legal risks and ensuring that the company adheres to relevant laws and regulations. PowerFleet specializes in telematics solutions, and her expertise in legal matters contributes to the company's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Annerette Schutte Taljaard has an extensive educational background in law and commercial studies. She earned a B.Com Law degree from North-West University from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining an LLB from the University of South Africa from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she achieved a Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Corporate and Securities Law in 2011. Her qualifications are complemented by her admission as an attorney in the High Court of South Africa, granting her the right of appearance in legal matters.
Background
Annerette Schutte Taljaard has over 17 years of experience across various industries, including telematics, agriculture, renewable energy, property management, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring. Her diverse professional background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal and commercial frameworks in different sectors. Prior to her current role, she held positions such as Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer at On Digital Media t/a TopTV and Legal Advisor/Company Secretary at Grupo Cobra.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining PowerFleet, Annerette Schutte Taljaard held several significant positions. From 2011 to 2012, she worked as the Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer at On Digital Media t/a TopTV in Johannesburg. She then served as a Legal Advisor and Company Secretary at Grupo Cobra for a brief period in 2015 to 2016. These roles provided her with valuable insights into legal compliance and risk management within the media and energy sectors.
Certifications and Legal Qualifications
Annerette Schutte Taljaard holds a Certificate in Corporate and Securities Law, which enhances her expertise in corporate governance and compliance. Her legal qualifications include being admitted as an attorney in the High Court of South Africa, allowing her to represent clients in legal proceedings. This combination of certifications and qualifications supports her role in managing legal affairs at PowerFleet.