Elizabeth Margaret du Plessis
Cape Town
Summary
Executed strategic planning and financial management practices to optimize resource allocation and drive growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Weltevrede Nursery Partnership t/a Nonke Plants
08.2017 - Current
- Leads sales team with 11 direct and 91 indirect reports.
- Oversight of logistics, annual budgets, and financial performance.
- Production planning and supplier negotiations.
- Performance management and staff development initiatives.
- Designed annual product catalogues and managed royalties.
Operational Administrator / Provincial Fleet Manager
Cash Paymaster Services (Net1 UEPS Technologies)
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Managed fleet of 300 vehicles across Limpopo province.
- Lead branch expansion projects including sourcing and negotiating leases.
- Oversaw HR, staff training, disciplinary actions, and compliance.
- Handled provincial reporting, conferences, and project execution.
Education
Cambridge A Level - Art
College of Art and Design
Harare01.1996
Cambridge O Level - English, Afrikaans, History, Accounts, English Literature
Ilsa Independent College
Harare01.1992
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Financial & Budget Oversight
- Project & Performance Management
- Negotiation & Supplier Relations
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- MS Office Suite Sage 50c Pastel Partner Page Plus X9
References
- Johan, de Kock, Industrial Relations / HR Consultant, johandekock@worldonline.co.za, +27 82 553 0435
- Laven, Naidoo, Procurement Manager, lavenn@net1.com, +27 84 400 6219, Net1 UEPS Technologies
Professional Development & Courses
- Remote Team Management – 2025
- Mastering Digital Marketing & Social Media Management with ChatGPT – 2025
- Leadership: Organisational Change, Growth & Development – 2018
- Employment Equity – 2015
- Time Management – 2015
- Communication – 2015
- Conflict Management – 2015
- Management Development Programme – 2015
Timeline
General Manager
Weltevrede Nursery Partnership t/a Nonke Plants
08.2017 - Current
Operational Administrator / Provincial Fleet Manager
Cash Paymaster Services (Net1 UEPS Technologies)
08.2012 - 07.2017
Cambridge A Level - Art
College of Art and Design
Cambridge O Level - English, Afrikaans, History, Accounts, English Literature
Ilsa Independent College