Patrick Manyowa

Patrick Manyowa is the Founder and Managing Director of P Manyowa Attorneys Inc. He is both a Professional Civil Engineer (Pr.Eng, Pr.CPM, PMP, AArb) and an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, bringing a rare blend of technical, legal, and strategic expertise. With more than 15 years of experience in law, engineering, project management, arbitration, and training, Patrick is widely recognized for his specialization in construction law and dispute resolution, while also expanding into property law and real estate practice.
 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• BSc Civil Engineering – University of Zimbabwe.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management – University of Zimbabwe.

• MSc in Strategic Management – Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), Zimbabwe.

• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – University of South Africa (UNISA).

• Certificate in Arbitration (Construction Disputes) – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).

• Certificate Course in Arbitration – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).

• Specialisation in Construction Law Course – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).

• Certificate in Total Quality Management – University of South Africa (UNISA).

• Program in Construction Adjudication – University of Pretoria (UP).

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor – Quality Management Systems.

Legal Qualifications & Admission

• Completed articles of clerkship and passed the Competency-Based Board Examinations.

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

• Registered with the Legal Practice Council and holder of a Fidelity Fund Certificate.

• In progress: Notary Public and Conveyancer registration.

• In progress: Candidate Property Practitioner/Principal (expanding into property law and estate agency practice).

• Studying towards becoming a Certified Mediator and Arbitrator with the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).

Professional Certifications & Memberships

• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) – Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

• Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM)– South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (USA).

• Associate Member (AArb) – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa).

• Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Registered Attorney.

• SAQA Accredited Training Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator – Certified for professional training and capacity development.