Cornelia Pienaar
Departmental Head
Pretoria
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Departmental Head
Department of Education
Pretoria
06.2017 - Current
- Developed budget proposals, policies and fiscal guidelines supporting department goals and growth.
- Led and managed operational and strategic planning, fiscal management and administrative oversight of facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Educated and assisted faculty, staff and students in navigating applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
- Managed fiscal operations for department from various funding sources.
Teacher Foundation Phase
Department of education
Pretoria
04.2010 - 05.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Administration Officer
Estate Agency
Pretoria
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
- Managed daily payment processing and drafted related financial documents.
- Generated reports to suggest corrective actions and process improvements.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
- Administered yearly budget to manage office requirements such as service contracts, postage costs and supply replenishment.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
Banking Consultant
Absa Bank
Pretoria
02.1991 - 06.2000
- Followed-up on loan exceptions to achieve timely clearings.
- Reviewed demand deposit profitability analysis and outlined strategies to bring unprofitable accounts back to profitable status.
- Worked with customers to procure updated financial information on continuous basis.
- Communicated lending decisions to customers.
- Provided advice on different bank products and financial options.
- Opened, closed, and updated accounts for customers.
- Evaluated client financial positions and identified most appropriate banking products.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service and advice.
- Built and maintained portfolio of loans to meet established goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Foundation Phase Education
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2008 - 06.2012
Honours B-ed Small Child Development - Small Child Development
University of South Africa UNISA
Pretoria 01.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Coding And Robotics
University of South Africa
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Skills
Staff Management
undefinedTimeline
Honours B-ed Small Child Development - Small Child Development
University of South Africa UNISA
01.2018 - 05.2021
Departmental Head
Department of Education
06.2017 - Current
Teacher Foundation Phase
Department of education
04.2010 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Foundation Phase Education
University of South Africa
01.2008 - 06.2012
Administration Officer
Estate Agency
01.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Coding And Robotics
University of South Africa
04.2001 -
Banking Consultant
Absa Bank
02.1991 - 06.2000
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