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EDZANE NETSHANDAMA

Senior Office Administrator/Executive Assistant

Cosmo City Ext 5,GP

Summary

Highly organised and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage executive support functions, and meet strict deadlines with accuracy. Experienced in stakeholder engagement, governance compliance, payroll administration, and confidential information management. Demonstrates strong problem-solving ability, professionalism, integrity, and accountability. Proficient in MS Office and adaptable to new systems and technologies.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Office Administrator / Executive Assistant

Tshenolo Waste

12.2023 - Current

Coordinate administrative operations and support multiple departments to ensure efficiency.
Prepare, review, and quality-check payroll input documents, timesheets, overtime forms, and compliance registers before submission for approval.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling payroll records, leave forms, and financial documentation.
Manage petty cash, record transactions accurately, and conduct reconciliations.
Prepare official correspondence, internal reports, and administrative documentation.
Engage professionally with internal staff, clients, and external stakeholders.
Manage inventory, stationery procurement, and supply control processes.
Ensure adherence to company governance and operational procedures
Manage CEO, Financial Director and Financial Manager with Diary Management
Manage executive management complex calendars and schedules
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and events
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the first point of contact for the executive
Screen calls and emails for the executive
Administrative & Project Support
Coordinate multiple projects and track deadlines
Monitor action items and follow up on deliverables
Maintain organised filing and record systems
Governance & Compliance
Handle confidential information with discretion
Ensure documentation complies with institutional policies
Process financial claims and approvals
Maintain accurate records for audit purposes

Medical Waste Handler

Tshenolo Waste (Pty) Ltd

12.2023 - 03.2024

Contributed to environmental sustainability initiatives through the proper sorting, recycling, or repurposing of non-hazardous materials.
Evaluated new products and technologies in the field of medical waste management, recommending appropriate investments based on performance, cost-effectiveness, and ease-of-use factors.
Ensured timely transportation of collected medical waste to designated processing facilities, minimizing potential exposure risks within the organization.
Kept abreast of industry trends and regulatory updates by attending conferences, seminars, or webinars related to best practices in medical waste management.

Personal Assistant to CEO

Masegare & Associates

12.2021 - 07.2022

Managed executive diary, coordinated meetings, workshops, and travel arrangements.
Prepared and edited reports, presentations, memos, and executive correspondence.
Acted as liaison between executives, employees, clients, and external partners.
Managed confidential communications and sensitive documentation.
Took accurate meeting minutes and tracked action items to ensure deadlines were met.
Organised and maintained structured filing and record systems.
Prioritised competing tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Intern: Office Administrator to Chief Director

Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment

12.2019 - 07.2021

Provided high-level administrative and secretarial support within a governance-regulated environment.
Managed electronic diary, scheduled meetings, and coordinated workshops.
Administered travel arrangements and processed subsistence and financial claims in compliance with public sector regulations.
Engaged professionally with stakeholders and responded to official project queries.
Maintained confidentiality and ensured compliance with government policies and procedures.

Field Marketer

Tiger Brands - Pretoria

09.2011 - 12.2019

Plan and complete field marketing campaigns after conducting preliminary research
Develop robust knowledge of all product lines/services
Produce various literature, signage, merchandise, and other materials to be used at field marketing events
Maintain relationships with third-party vendors and stores
Negotiate with retailers and other third-party partners on promotional display and merchandise placement
Promote business expansion opportunities to retailers and other merchants through successful field marketing programs
Attend relevant trade shows and events
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities
Manage social media activity surrounding field marketing campaigns
Prepare a schedule a weekly schedule for my team
Report weekly/monthly on the status of field marketing activities
Document and share lead/customer intelligence with sales team.

Education

Diploma In Public Management - Public Administration, Public Law, Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Communications, Computer Practice

Tshwane North Tvet College

National Senior certificate (Matric) - English, Setswana, Afrikaans, Mercantile Law, Business Economics, Accounting

Sikhululekile High School

12-2007

Skills

Professional Communication (Written & Verbal)

Project & Diary Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance & Compliance Awareness

Confidential Information Handling

Report Writing & Quality Assurance

Administrative & Organisational Excellence

Payroll & Financial Administration

Problem Solving & Decision Making

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to Work Independently & Under Pressure

Documentation and control