Ayanda Tamia Maphanga

Highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant and Office Manager with over three years of experience supporting C-level executives and managing day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced corporate environment. Skilled in administrative support, calendar and travel management, stakeholder coordination, HR support, and project logistics. Adept at handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion, while ensuring smooth communication and alignment across teams. Known for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. A reliable team player with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Sales Assistant, Karen Millen, Sandton, 11/14/18, 01/11/20, Be a Team player., Handling of cash and/or finances., Maintain professional appearance., Display willingness to learn and show initiative., Deal with customers on a daily basis., Assist in achieving the stores planned sales goals through the promotion of customer service, product knowledge, company services and suggestive selling., Admin and bookkeeping to be updated daily.
• Sales Assistant, ALDO, Mall Of Africa, 01/13/20, 11/20/20, Responsible for the overall image of the store., Assist in creating a positive working environment., Excellent selling skills., Show commitment to the company as well as the tasks at hand., Action and maintain housekeeping responsibilities., Price all Merchandise accurately., Comply with company policies and procedures., Have access to PC for daily email updates and tasks on hand., Other duties assigned.
• Office Assistant, Nyanza Light Metals, Sandton, 09/01/21, 02/28/22, Meeting & greeting Clients - Pleasant, Cheerful & Professional when welcoming guests., Scheduling Meetings - Making sure all the required attendees receive the meeting invite, always confirm meeting a day prior and avoid overbooking., Arranging couriers - Always get the particulars of the recipient right., Answering, forwarding and screening phone calls - Clear, professional and calm toned when answering. Always get the name of the caller, where they calling from & what the call is about before transferring calls to the relevant person if unreachable., Always keep the reception area tidy & presentable., Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office., Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/services.
• Office Administrator & Executive Assistant, Nyanza Light Metals, Sandton, 03/01/22, Current, Keeping updated records of office expense and costs for records - Ensure that you have all the paperwork required., Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email., Filing, Binding, Photocopying - Open, create & file documents., Order front office, stationary, groceries & basic office supplies - Draft a budget and a weekly/monthly list to ensure you that everything is tallying., Make travel arrangements, accommodation & prepare vouchers as per process guide - Follow the process guide and fill in form to have all the information required., Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries - Forward to the requested director/department and colleague., Use technology systems - Self led training use of office productivity tools (word, excel, powerpoints etc.) to enhance efficiency & quality of work outputs., Host & entertain company clients - prepare snacks and drinks., Check out everyday for backbrief of the day to anyone.

Junior Management