Provided comprehensive administrative and office support services within the plantation, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
Supported financial administration functions, including processing and checking invoices, tracking expenditure, and assisting with budget inputs in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Assisted with Supply Chain Management processes, including requisitions, quotations, order tracking and filing of SCM documentation in compliance with SCM prescripts.
Provide full administrative and secretarial support to the Plantation Manager.
Manage the manager's diary, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
Arrange travel and accommodation for official trips and site visits.
Prepare and type reports, memos, letters, and operational documents.
Compile meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
Maintain filing systems (manual and electronic) for plantation records and reports.
Capture data and generate reports using Microsoft Excel and other systems.
Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
Assist with budget monitoring, invoice processing, and general financial administration.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and contractor engagements.
Ensure office supplies and equipment are available and functional.
Liaise with contractors, community members, and internal departments.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive operational and financial information.
Support compliance with company policies and procedures.
Buyer (Acting)
South African Forestry Company SOC Limited
09.2018 - 11.2018
Requested and sourced quotations for goods and services in line with approved end-user requirements.
Prepared and issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation in compliance with the PFMA, PPPFA and Treasury Regulations.
Extracted and reviewed supplier information from the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to verify compliance and eligibility.
Assessed supplier compliance, including tax status, registration details and mandatory requirements.
Created and maintained supplier profiles on the financial system.
Captured and processed purchase orders accurately on the financial system in line with approved quotations and delegations.
Ensured proper record keeping and filing of all procurement documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Liaised with end-users and suppliers to resolve procurement-related queries and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Supported audit processes by providing complete procurement documentation when required.
Administrator (Intern)
South African Forestry Company
04.2014 - 11.2014
Courier documents
Taking and typing minutes
Administer leave records
Capturing timesheets
Updating and maintaining office files
Administrator (In-service Training)
Vaal University of Technology
07.2013 - 11.2013
Typing, proofreading and editing official documents.
Filing documents
Answering and forwarding telephone calls
Capturing Data
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Mancosa
12-2023
BTech - Business Administration
Vaal University of Technology
12-2020
National Diploma - Office Management and Technology
Vaal University of Technology
12-2013
Grade 12 -
Mpuluzi High School
12-2009
Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Custom Section
Sound sense of independence, responsibility, professionalism and resilience in case of challenge or setback.
Ability to work effectively as part of the team and individually.
Well-developed writing, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Conflict Management.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Planning and organization skills.
References
Mr S Gama, Manager, SAFCOL, 0836257770, sizwe@safcol.co.za
Ms SP Tshezi, Former Manager, DFFE, 0614182789, stshezi@dffe.gov.za
Mr ZI Fakude, Procurement Officer, SAFCOL, 0797009860, zwelakhe.fakude@safcol.co.za
Personal Information
Citizenship: South African
Notice Period: 30 days
Driver’s License: Code B
Timeline
Buyer (Acting)
South African Forestry Company SOC Limited
09.2018 - 11.2018
General Clerk
South African Forestry Company SOC Limited
12.2014 - Current
Administrator (Intern)
South African Forestry Company
04.2014 - 11.2014
Administrator (In-service Training)
Vaal University of Technology
07.2013 - 11.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Mancosa
BTech - Business Administration
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Office Management and Technology