Hi, I’m
HENDRIENA ILVA VENTER
ADMIN CLERK / SECRETARY / RECEPTIONIST
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in administrative support, managing schedules, and coordinating meetings to enhance organizational efficiency. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining a high level of accuracy in documentation and reporting. Skilled in utilizing various software tools to streamline office operations and improve communication across departments.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
NDLOVU DE VILLIERS ATTORNEYS
Admin Clerk / Secretary / Personal Assistant
01.2022 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Environmental Law Specialists
BB CONSUMER CARE / PARATUS DEBT COLLECTORS
Admin Clerk / Debt Counsellor
01.2014 - 01.2019
TATHAM WILKES INC
Para-Legal Secretary / Jnr Accounting Clerk
01.2000 - 01.2012
J LESLIE SMITH & CO.
Personal Assistant to Director
01.1994 - 01.1998
Education
Compuscan – Durban
Debt Counselling Course from Introduction to Debt Counselling, Basic Principles, NCR and NCA, Legal processes, Debt Counsellor and Credit Providers Roles
01.2014
Varsity College – Pietermaritzburg
Basic Bookkeeping Certificate from Introduction and Terminology, Maintaining accounts from source document to book to trial balance, closing off books and month-end, posting to general ledger
01.2008
McHenry County Community College – Illinois, USA
3 Credits from Basic Psychology concepts and human behavior in order to help increase self-awareness and improving ability to relate to other people
01.1999
Pietermaritzburg Technical College
N4 – National Secretarial/Computer Literacy Certificate from Communication, Office Practice, Computer Practice (MS-DOS, Word, Spreadsheets, etc), typing, audio typing (Dictaphone typing)
01.1993
Voortrekker High School
Matric from Afrikaans, English, Biology, Typing, Office Practice, History, Business Economics
01.1991
Skills
Dictaphone transcription
Data entry skills
Copy typing proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Fundamental bookkeeping skills
Lawsys accounting software experience
QuickBooks accounting knowledge
Debt management systems understanding
Typing proficiency: 68 wpm, 98% accuracy
Excellent telephone communication
Composed under stress
Effective problem solver
Highly organized individual
Collaborative team player or self-sufficient worker
Results-driven mindset
Quick learner of new skills
Familiarity with switchboard operations
Solid grasp of legal procedures and practices
Confidentiality and business ethics understanding
Financial planning acumen
References
- Sharne, Siepman, HR Section, insig@siyabonga.co.za, 033 – 345 4639, BB CONSUMER CARE / PARATUS DEBT COLLECTING
- Nigel, Tatham, Senior Director, jaco@tathamwilkes.co.za, 033 – 345 3501, TATHAM WILKES INC
- Reinier, Mornet, Previous Director, mornetattorneys@telkomsa.net, 033 – 344 1931, J LESLIE SMITH & CO., Mr Robin D’Arcy-Donnelly has since left the country
- Samantha, de Villiers, Senior Partner, samantha@ndvlaw.co.za, 074 447 8446, NDLOVU DE VILLIERS ATTORNEYS
Timeline
Admin Clerk / Secretary / Personal Assistant
NDLOVU DE VILLIERS ATTORNEYS
01.2022 - 01.2025
Admin Clerk / Debt Counsellor
BB CONSUMER CARE / PARATUS DEBT COLLECTORS
01.2014 - 01.2019
Para-Legal Secretary / Jnr Accounting Clerk
TATHAM WILKES INC
01.2000 - 01.2012
Personal Assistant to Director
J LESLIE SMITH & CO.
01.1994 - 01.1998
Compuscan – Durban
Debt Counselling Course from Introduction to Debt Counselling, Basic Principles, NCR and NCA, Legal processes, Debt Counsellor and Credit Providers Roles
Varsity College – Pietermaritzburg
Basic Bookkeeping Certificate from Introduction and Terminology, Maintaining accounts from source document to book to trial balance, closing off books and month-end, posting to general ledger
McHenry County Community College – Illinois, USA
3 Credits from Basic Psychology concepts and human behavior in order to help increase self-awareness and improving ability to relate to other people
Pietermaritzburg Technical College
N4 – National Secretarial/Computer Literacy Certificate from Communication, Office Practice, Computer Practice (MS-DOS, Word, Spreadsheets, etc), typing, audio typing (Dictaphone typing)
Voortrekker High School
Matric from Afrikaans, English, Biology, Typing, Office Practice, History, Business Economics