Bekithemba Qeqe
Pretoria
Summary
Hardworking MCOM Economics Graduate with substantial experience in research and economic analysis. Skilled at interpreting data, presenting findings and making recommendations. Strong writing skills for preparing reports and presentations and committed to managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Analyst
Competition Commission South Africa
03.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with IT teams to ensure seamless flow of data between systems, optimizing the efficiency of analytical processes.
- Participated in special projects as assigned by senior leadership team members while maintaining core responsibilities as Junior Analyst.
- Provided actionable insights by analyzing sales trends and customer behaviors, driving informed decision-making across departments.
- Performed competitive analysis by gathering industry intelligence on rival companies'' strategies and product offerings, supporting informed executive decisions around positioning initiatives.
Graduate Trainee (Economist)
Competition Commission South Africa
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Screening and investigating complaints filed with the Commission to determine whether they raise any competition concerns
- Organized and maintained records
- Drafting memorandums, Information request letters, economic reports
- Conducting research, data collection and analysis
- Participating in advocacy programmes and outreach for monitoring compliance and/or raising awareness of the Competition Act
- Worked under supervision of senior employers to help plan and direct work of organization.
- Worked in various departments within the Commission to gain hands-on experience on Competition law &Economics
Seasonal Writer(Quarterly Economic Chronicles)
Vindilac Analytics
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Collecting and analyzing financial markets data
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and economic analysis skills to write a report on the data collected
Tutor (Econometrics)
University Of Fort Hare (Department Of Economics
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided assistance with assignments and exam preparations using specific curriculum and materials
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Intern Trainee
East London Industrial Development Zone(Property Portfolio Management Unit)
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintaining and updating the Property register for all immovable property of the organization.
- Drafting and maintaining lease records and lease returns
- Conducting research , compiling data, updating spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Student Administrative Assistant
University Of Fort Hare(Office Of International Affairs)
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
Education
Grade 12 - Grade 12
Nzululwazi High School
Alice 01.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom :Business Management & Economics
University of Fort Hare
Alice 02.2013 - 05.2016
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Post Graduate Diploma in Archives & Records Manage
University of Fort Hare
Alice 02.2016 - 05.2017
Honours Degree - BCom Economics Honours
University of Fort Hare
Alice 02.2017 - 05.2019
Masters of Commerce - MCom Economics
University of Fort Hare
East London 02.2019 - 10.2023
Skills
Organizing and facilitating
Filling and Report Writing
Communication
Facilitating and presenting
Research skills
Planning
Time Management
Data collection & Analysis
Accomplishments
Post Graduate Winner (first place) of the Nedbank-Oldmutual Budget Speech Competition of 2019
References
Name
Organisation
Timeline
Junior Analyst
Competition Commission South Africa
03.2024 - Current
Graduate Trainee (Economist)
Competition Commission South Africa
09.2021 - 01.2024
Intern Trainee
East London Industrial Development Zone(Property Portfolio Management Unit)
04.2021 - 08.2021
Tutor (Econometrics)
University Of Fort Hare (Department Of Economics
02.2021 - 11.2021
Student Administrative Assistant
University Of Fort Hare(Office Of International Affairs)
09.2020 - 03.2021
Seasonal Writer(Quarterly Economic Chronicles)
Vindilac Analytics
04.2020 - 05.2023
Masters of Commerce - MCom Economics
University of Fort Hare
02.2019 - 10.2023
Honours Degree - BCom Economics Honours
University of Fort Hare
02.2017 - 05.2019
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Post Graduate Diploma in Archives & Records Manage
University of Fort Hare
02.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom :Business Management & Economics
University of Fort Hare
02.2013 - 05.2016
Grade 12 - Grade 12
Nzululwazi High School
01.2012 - 12.2012