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Amanda Dladla

Johannesburg

Summary

Having completed my Bachelor of Arts Law degree at the university of the Witwatersrand, I am a professional and detail-oriented adminsitration assistant providing exceptional administrative and management support to personnel and clients. I am adept at managing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. My proven experience working as an administrative assistant and as a has sharpened my organizational skills, attention to detail and my ability to work independently whilst maintaining a high standard of work and discipline. An all-round achiever, I offer an astute intellect, a keen analytical capacity, an enjoyment of problem of problem solving and very personable negotiation skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Kentsa Civil
01.2023 - 03.2024

My experience as an administrative assistant at this construction company provided me with a unique skill set that was tailored to fast paced environments. My responsibilities included but were not limited to:

  • Calendar management: Maintained and update calendars of project managers, supervisors or other staff to help them meet deadlines and attend crucial meetings or site visits.
  • Administrative support: Provided administrative assistance including managing schedules, emails, organising meetings and handling correspondence to ensure that executives can focus on core tasks.
  • Confidentiality: Handled sensitive and confidential information with the most discretion and maintain the security of project data.
  • Communication: Served as a point of contact between executives, staff clients and subcontractors, facilitating effective communications and ensuring that important messages are relayed promptly.
  • Travel coordinations: Arranged travel itineraries, including flights and accommodations for staff travelling to sites, conferences or client meetings.

Personal Assistant

Andeele Holdings
Johannesburg, Gauteng
11.2021 - 09.2022

As the personal assistant for this brand, I developed a versatile skill set that has given me the ability to handle various tasks related to managing the brand's online presence, customer interactions, and administrative duties. My responsibilities included but were not limited to:
Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
Experienced with MS Office Suite productivity tools such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Achievements:
1. Improved office management systems by moving away from paper-based processes to digital tools and tasks.
2. Invested in instant communication tools such as instant messaging platforms, video conferencing software.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Law - Law

University of the Witwatersrand

Skills

  • Client and staff support
  • Task, schedule and information management
  • Administrative support
  • Calendar management
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Travel Coordination

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Certification

Completed the Sustainable Innovation in Enterprises online from the Open University. Acquired knowledge on how to contribute to sustainability efforts by assisting with the implementation of eco-friendly practices, managing sustainability-related documents and communications, and coordinating meetings or events related to sustainability initiatives.

Acquired knowledge on how best to integrate sustainability considerations into administrative processes by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote environmentally friendly practices.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Kentsa Civil
01.2023 - 03.2024

Personal Assistant

Andeele Holdings
11.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts: Law - Law

University of the Witwatersrand
Amanda Dladla