Reliable candidate with a track record of effectively managing competing priorities. Eager to embrace additional duties and drive team efforts towards achieving business goals. Focused on contributing to a positive workplace culture and operational success.
Hi, I’m
Funzwani Vincent BADANA
Executive Support Intern
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CITYPOWER Johannesburg
Executive Support (Intern)
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Manage contractor documentation, invoices, WCCs, and procurement processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, and financial reporting.
- Oversee facilities and office administration: cleaning, maintenance, equipment, supplies, and staff lists, ensuring operational readiness of the SDC.
- Organize events and meetings, including catering, logistics, and year-end functions, while maintaining accurate records of expenses and approvals.
- Facilitate escalations from Executive offices, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
- Maintain internal communication channels (WhatsApp groups, notice boards, newsletters) to ensure staff are informed and aligned.
- Provide executive and administrative support to senior management, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas/minutes, and ensuring smooth information flow across departments.
- Compile and submit daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports (e.g., EMT, progress, performance, reinstatement, theft/vandalism, outages, faults, compacts, CSA forms) to support operational oversight and compliance.
- Draft incident reports for major events (fires, explosions), liaising with EMS, managers, and executives, ensuring accurate communication to EXCO and the CEO.
- Support project management initiatives such as EPWP program placement, Bulk Meter Kiosk inspections, Securing Infrastructure, and Plant Out of Service monitoring.
Ekurhuleni West College Corporate Centre
Business Unit Intern
06.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Identified and coordinated company placements for student apprenticeships.
- Managed accreditation preparations, student outreach, visit scheduling, grievance handling.
- Took meeting minutes, maintained student placement databases, verified on ITS systems.
African Financial Intermediary Associations
Service Consultant Intern
04.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Received training in financial products and systems, supported sales and marketing.
- Managed data captures, client queries, insurance claims, policy updates, and reminders.
- Registered new Insurance Claims, Maintained admin records, and recommended services to increase sales.
Masterdrilling Group
SHEQ Intern
10.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Tracked diesel use and captured daily drilling data via mobile app.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly production & safety reports, supported safety meetings, and assisted with risk assessments.
- Handled reception, switchboard duties, operations delay reporting, and sound document filing and record-keeping.
- Grade control sampling data capturing.
- Compiling monthly and quarterly presentations for drilling production.
- Attending weekly safety meetings.
- Assisting with Safety files compilation.
- Created presentations and printed important documents to prepare for staff meetings.
- Executed administrative tasks under managerial supervision to optimise workflow.
- Registered information on database to preserve accurate details.
Education
Regent Business School Johannesburg
Postgraduate Diploma from Project Management
University Overview
CityPower JohannesburgJohannesburg
Certificate from Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems
01.2024
University Overview
Protech Training
Electrical Trade Certificate
01.2023
University Overview
Richfield College
Higher Certificate from Business Administration
01.2021
University Overview
University of Cape TownCape Town
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
01.2019
University Overview
University of Western Cape
BSc from Applied Geology
01.2018
University Overview
Mbilwi Secondary School
Matric certificate
01.2012
University Overview
Skills
Concise report writing skills
SAP and Forcelink integration
Data management and reporting Incident logging Statistical reporting cycles Invoice processing strategies
Coordination of calendars Support for meetings Daily operational logging
Project management support Quality checking Supply ordering Permit confirmation Audit assistance
Crisis performance
Concurrent task handling
Meticulous observation
Deadline adherence
Office productivity tools Document formatting proficiency Excel data manipulation PowerPoint presentation skills
Strategic issue navigation
Cooperative group contributor
Agility
Business operations
Thoroughness in tasks
Personal initiative
Flexibility in thinking
Collaboration abilities
Problem-solving mindset
Reliable work habits
Attention to detail
Driving Licence
Driving Licence
Code 10Personal Information
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10
References
References
- D McMahon, City power Joburg, GENERAL MANAGER(A) INNERCITY SDC, Dmcmahon@citypower.co.za, +27832796233
- Komane GD, Ekurhuleni West College, Project Manager, Golekwanek@ewc.ac.za, +27813200867
- Zwane SV, Masterdrilling Group, Quality and Production Analyst, Szwane@masterdrilling.com, +27735817944
- Nephawe AC, Joburg Market, Senior Manager, Cnephawe@joburgmarket.co.za, +27824994033
Timeline
Executive Support (Intern)
CITYPOWER Johannesburg
08.2023 - Current
Business Unit Intern
Ekurhuleni West College Corporate Centre
06.2023 - 07.2023
Service Consultant Intern
African Financial Intermediary Associations
04.2022 - 01.2023
SHEQ Intern
Masterdrilling Group
10.2020 - 10.2021
CityPower Johannesburg
Certificate from Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems
Protech Training
Electrical Trade Certificate
University of Cape Town
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
University of Western Cape
BSc from Applied Geology
Mbilwi Secondary School
Matric certificate
Regent Business School
Postgraduate Diploma from Project Management
Richfield College
Higher Certificate from Business Administration