Landelwa Kato
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Administrative professional with focus on streamlining office processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Known for dependability and adaptability, fostering collaborative environment to achieve team goals. Skilled in organizing information, managing schedules, and supporting administrative functions with precision and reliability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional Clerk / Personal Assistant to Regional Director
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
07.2008 - Current
- Day to day running of Regional office.
- Travel (Accommodation, vehicle hire) for the Regional Manager
- Developing and maintaining the office filing system
- Overseeing the cleaning company, time sheets and invoices are paid monthly
- Monitor the availability of funds per budget and do budget adjustments where it's necessary
- Management of staff attendance registers in-line with leave taken
- Organizing meetings and providing secretariat duties for Executive's meeting
- Collate all attendance registers and overtime from reserves/ quality control
- Administer S&T claims( subsistence, travel and reimbursement)
- Petty cash management/ Reconciliation
- Assist the Regional Manager in Expenditure on national projects
- Budgeting (quarterly fund shifting for the reserves and the regional office to clear negative variances)
- Resolved vendor disputes and negotiated prices
- Administer regional office purchases
- Process all purchase requisitions for Regional office/Reserves in a timely manner
- Implement new purchasing procedure
- Update and maintain asset register and ensure accurate assets codes are use
- Compile submissions and deviations for Regional manager approval
- Compile terms of reference for Regional manager approval
- Procurement training to newly admin staff
Creditors Clerk/ Admin
Patensie Citrus Ltd /Yasin Investment
03.2005 - 07.2008
- Matching supplier invoices to relevant official orders and POD's
- Capturing invoices and credit notes on Syspro
- Reconciling supplier statements and clearing of old recon items timeously
- Reconciling outstanding GRN's (Goods Received Notes)
- Extracting of authorized payments
- Sending of remittance advices to suppliers after payment run
- Filing and storing of invoices and creditors documents
- Handling all queries relating to creditors
- Completing and filing of supplier credit applications
- Preparing of month-end & year-end reports on outstanding creditors and GRVs over 90 days
- Adhering to the company's internal banking verification processes
- Other ad hoc duties as may be assigned
- Help in preparation of financial statements including budgets, billings and cost reports
Bookkeeping/Secretary (Part Time work - afterhours)
ThreePence Family Trust
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Allocate payments to appropriate expense accounts as required.
- Process supplier payments promptly and accurately.
- Perform detailed bank reconciliations and maintain precise records in Excel.
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate monthly financial reports.
- Liaise with auditors to facilitate smooth auditing processes.
- Maintain and organize financial documents, invoices, and receipts for easy access and compliance.
- Manage petty cash, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation.
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure timely settlements.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining correspondence, and handling office communications.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Handle confidential financial and administrative information with professionalism and discretion.
- Assist in preparing tax-related documents and reports as needed.
Abet Facilitator (Educator)
Department of Education
02.2003 - 02.2005
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons aligned with Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) curriculum
- Facilitate literacy, numeracy, and life skills programs for adult learners.
- Assess learners' progress through assignments, tests, and practical activities.
- Develop individualized learning plans to support learners with varying educational needs.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment to encourage active participation.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and learner progress.
- Provide guidance and support to adult learners to help them achieve their educational goals.
- Engage with stakeholders, including community members and education authorities, to promote adult education programs.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
- Participate in professional development and training workshops to enhance facilitation skills.
- Assist in the administration and organization of learning materials and resources.
Pocket Filling
Patensie Citrus
05.1999 - 12.2002
- Sort and inspect citrus fruit for quality and size before packing.
- Fill pockets or containers with citrus fruit according to specified weight and standards.
- Ensure accurate labeling and tagging of packed pockets for traceability.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the packing area to comply with hygiene standards.
- Operate and monitor packing equipment to ensure smooth workflow.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets.
- Report any issues related to quality, equipment, or operations to supervisors.
- Adhere to safety protocols and company policies at all times.
- Assist in loading and stacking filled pockets for storage or shipment.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure packed fruit meets customer and company standards.
Education
Bachelor - Financial Management
University of South Africa
Port Elizabeth01.2026
Higher Certificate - Economics & Management Sciences
University Of South Africa
Port Elizabeth01.2018
Payroll and monthly SARS - undefined
Varsity College
Port Elizabeth01.2013
Bookkeeping to Trial Balance - undefined
Varsity College
Port Elizabeth01.2012
Computer Certificate - undefined
Hilltop Empowerment
Hankey01.2006
Grade 12 - undefined
Hankey Secondary School
Hankey01.1998
Skills
Administrative Skills
Communication Skills
Budgeting
Time Management
Administrative support
Database entry
File maintenance
Telephone etiquette
Quality control
Filing systems
Bookkeeping
Spreadsheet development
Document management
Customer satisfaction
Correspondence writing
File and database management
Basic accounting
Cash handling
Typing speed
Processing mail
Relationship building
Database management
Operations support
Accounts payable and receivable
Staff training
Team collaboration
Adaptability
Effective communication
Records maintenance
Basic bookkeeping
Timeline
Regional Clerk / Personal Assistant to Regional Director
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
07.2008 - Current
Creditors Clerk/ Admin
Patensie Citrus Ltd /Yasin Investment
03.2005 - 07.2008
Abet Facilitator (Educator)
Department of Education
02.2003 - 02.2005
Bookkeeping/Secretary (Part Time work - afterhours)
ThreePence Family Trust
01.2003 - 06.2005
Pocket Filling
Patensie Citrus
05.1999 - 12.2002
Higher Certificate - Economics & Management Sciences
University Of South Africa
Payroll and monthly SARS - undefined
Varsity College
Bookkeeping to Trial Balance - undefined
Varsity College
Computer Certificate - undefined
Hilltop Empowerment
Grade 12 - undefined
Hankey Secondary School
Bachelor - Financial Management
University of South Africa
References
- Wayne Erlank, Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism, Pretoria, Gauteng, 072 430 6423, werlank@dffe.gov.za
- Khaya Katoo, Threepence Family Trust, Hankey, Eastern Cape, 076 489 1646, kbkatoo@gmail.com
- Ronnel Slabbert, Patensie Citrus, Patensie, Eastern Cape, 042 283 0303
Personal Information
- Gender: African
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: C1
Watching TV, Reading, Church, Watching Soccer
Reading books and articles.