Andrea Mthembu
Administrator
Soweto,GP
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented administrative professional with extensive experience in corporate, legal, and events environments, skilled in streamlining operations and enhancing productivity. Proven ability to support recruitment and onboarding processes, manage documentation with precision, and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Tech-savvy and adaptable, excels in delivering high-quality support in fast-paced settings while motivating teams to achieve operational excellence. A strategic thinker and analytical problem solver, consistently devises creative solutions to complex challenges, supported by a solid foundation in office management and staff coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator
Gearhouse Splitbeam
05.2023 - Current
- Prepare and revise quotations, purchase orders, and invoices using Hiretrack.
- Coordinate crew travel, accommodation, and per diems.
- Maintain the operations calendar and ensure communication between departments.
- Track debtor accounts, follow up on payments, and liaise with the finance team.
- Prepare management reports and reconcile petty cash.
- Provide administrative support to management and operational staff.
Personal Assistant
Gottschalk Attorneys
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided administrative and HR recruitment support, including drafting job specs and liaising with applicants.
- Managed employee onboarding and facilitated smooth integration of new hires.
- Proofread, and formatted legal documents and correspondence.
- Scheduled meetings, managed diaries, and arranged travel for executives.
- Coordinated company searches, director changes, and visa applications admin.
- Organised staff social events and team-building activities.
HR Officer Intern (Y.E.S Graduate Programme)
Nedbank Limited
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported HR talent planning and job library updates.
- Researched HR trends and produced infographics for staff learning.
- Assisted with graduate programme recruitment and represented Nedbank at career fairs.
- Audited and updated job profiles and frameworks.
Senior Consultant (Exchange Control)
Absa Bank Limited
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered client-focused administrative support to wholesale banking clients.
- Provided specialist advice and resolved customer issues efficiently.
- Coordinated inter-departmental meetings to improve service delivery.
- Identified and implemented process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology & Social Development
University of Cape Town
01.2017
Skills
Human resources administration including talent acquisition assistance and employee training facilitation
Administrative coordination, confidential data handling, calendar coordination and document management
Invoice management
Clear and concise drafting and editing skills
Cross-functional collaboration and service excellence
Expertise in MS Office applications
Detail-oriented approach that results in effective problem resolution
Events coordination
Certification
Sage Excel Intermediate Training
Timeline
Sage Excel Intermediate Training
01-2026
Administrator
Gearhouse Splitbeam
05.2023 - Current
Personal Assistant
Gottschalk Attorneys
03.2020 - 11.2021
HR Officer Intern (Y.E.S Graduate Programme)
Nedbank Limited
05.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Consultant (Exchange Control)
Absa Bank Limited
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology & Social Development
University of Cape Town
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Leadership
- Logistics Director, UCT Remember and Give (RAG), 2013-01-01, 2014-12-31
- Club Director, Rotaract Club of Claremont, 2016-01-01, 2017-12-31
- Club President, Rotaract Club of Claremont, 2017-01-01, 2017-12-31