Bridget Fakude
Senior Admin Officer
White River
Summary
I am a seasoned Public Administration professional with over 20 years of dedicated service within the South African safety and security sectors. Leveraging my Bachelor of Administration, I have progressed from foundational administrative roles within SAPS to a senior leadership position as an Admin Officer for the Department of Safety and Security.
My career is defined by a commitment to operational excellence and human capital development. As a dedicated eNaTIS Training Professional, I have spearheaded provincial programs that successfully upskilled over 2,000 personnel across Registering Authorities and DLTCs. I specialize in the intersection of provincial auditing, logistics management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all provincial cost centers and testing stations operate with the highest standards of departmental integrity
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Admin Officer
Department of Safety and Security
11.2008 - Current
Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
Strategic Training Delivery
Spearheaded and facilitated a comprehensive eNaTIS training program for over 2,000 personnel across various Registering Authorities, Driving License Testing Stations (DLTCs), and Vehicle Testing Stations province-wide.
End-to-End Program Management
Managed the full lifecycle of provincial training initiatives, including complex logistics, venue procurement, and the development of specialized instructional materials for high-volume cohorts.
Assessment & Compliance
Orchestrated theoretical and practical assessments for diverse trainee groups, ensuring 100% alignment with provincial regulatory standards and safety protocols.
Operational Auditing
Led rigorous operational audits across provincial Cost Centres and DLTCs, identifying performance gaps and issuing formal engagement letters to drive systemic improvements.
Data-Driven Reporting
Synthesized complex audit and training data into executive reports, providing actionable insights for the Department of Safety and Security leadership.
Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
Secretary
South African Police Service
11.2007 - 10.2008
Office Administration
Oversee all administrative duties within the office environment.
Diary Management
Manage the Senior Manager's schedule and all engagements.
Reporting & Operations
Consolidate monthly reports and manage daily office operations.
Document Control
Distribute and securely store all office documents.
Correspondence Prioritization
Prioritize all incoming correspondence and documents.
Meeting Coordination
Prepare and record minutes for all meetings.
Travel Arrangements
Coordinate all travel logistics and arrangements for the Senior Manager.
Procurement
Procure necessary office supplies, including refreshments, stationery, furniture, and equipment.
Admin Clerk
South African Police Service
12.2002 - 11.2007
Financial Administration & Compliance
Managed specialized funds
Oversaw the disbursement and reconciliation of "detached advances" (informant funds), ensuring strict adherence to departmental financial protocols.
Journal Management
Performed accurate posting and balancing of financial journals to maintain up-to-the-minute records of expenditures.
Document Control & Information Management
Records Management
Systematically filed and sorted sensitive documents according to organizational classification standards to ensure rapid retrieval and data integrity.
Document Preparation
Produced professional correspondence, including formal letters, internal memos, and official reports, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Operational & Office Support
Reporting
Compiled and synthesized data for comprehensive weekly and monthly administrative reports for management review.
General Administration
Executed daily office operations, including high-volume photocopying, faxing, and digital document distribution.
Departmental Coordination
Provided full-spectrum administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the office environment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Administrative Studies - Public Administration, Management And Governance
University of Limpopo
University Street, Mankweng Township, Polokwane 04.2001 -
Skills
Office administration
Document management
Scheduling and calendar management
Meeting facilitation
eNaTIS Systems Audit & Compliance
Provincial eNaTIS Facilitation & Assessment
Records management
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Report generation
Additional Information
Church Treasurer | Fountain of Living Waters Ministry Mbombela Branch
- I am responsible for the comprehensive financial stewardship of the Mbombela branch, ensuring all tithes, offerings, and donations are accurately recorded, banked, and allocated according to ministry guidelines.
- I prepare and present detailed monthly and annual financial reports to the church board, maintaining a high standard of transparency and fiscal discipline.
- I apply the administrative governance and organizational principles from my Bachelor of Administration studies to manage the church’s operational budget and support its community outreach programs.
- Member of the Department of Safety and Security Provincial Audit Team, conducting regular compliance reviews across Registering Authorities and DLTCs.
- Active contributor to provincial public safety initiatives through eNaTIS professional training and system facilitation.
Timeline
Admin Officer
Department of Safety and Security
11.2008 - Current
Secretary
South African Police Service
11.2007 - 10.2008
Admin Clerk
South African Police Service
12.2002 - 11.2007
Bachelor's Degree in Administrative Studies - Public Administration, Management And Governance
University of Limpopo
04.2001 -