Karabo Makgatho
Goods Receiving Administrator
Tzaneen
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in coordinating and managing inventory within receiving operations. Proven ability to leverage strong organizational and communication skills for the accurate and timely handling of goods. Expertise in maintaining precise inventory records while optimizing workflow efficiency to drive operational success. Committed to enhancing processes that support seamless inventory management and contribute to overall business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Goods Receiving Administrator
Silverburch Holdings
Pololokwane
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Coordinated and logged inbound deliveries.
- Reduced errors in inventory management by conducting thorough inspections upon receipt of inventory.
- Assessed shipment packaging quality upon arrival, providing feedback to suppliers when needed.
- Ensure ll the stock received is correctly and accurately recorded on the inventory system.
- Double-checked double checked inventories against documentation for accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
- Received incoming inventory, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Inspected received merchandise and checked for damaged and missing stock.
Receiving Clerk
Silverburch Holdings
Pololokwane
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Ensure that goods are correctly received from suppliers.
- Match the goods received against the waybill, sign the waybill to acknowledge the receipt of goods.
- Note all the stock discrepancies on the waybill and sign together with the driver.
- Ensure that goods received are checked against the GRN twice.
- Upon receiving goods, ensured that goods that are incorrectly delivered are not taken into inventory.
- Ensure that goods received are transferred from the receiving bay to the warehouse and sign the goods received note.
- Updated and printed inventory discrepancy report.
Fleet Operations Controller
Pace Fleet Services
Sandton
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted bi-weekly briefings for executives on the current status of fleet operations performance.
- Led fleet operations of the largest Uber fleet company in South Africa
- Utilized fleet management software to track vehicle locations, maintenance schedules, and driver performance.
- Managed fleet operations, overseeing maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance for over 2000 vehicles.
- Supervised preventive maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize downtime.
- Contributed to developing and communicating fleet-related policies and initiatives to drivers and technicians.
Stock and Logistics Accounts Administrator
Excellence Business Consulting
Midrand
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Liaised with suppliers to negotiate payment terms and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Processed and organized stock delivered to store, verifying correct order counts and products received before delivery sign-off.
- Kept flawless records of inventory counts, stock management activities and expenditures.
- Supported preparation of monthly accounts related to accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
- Maintained and updated the asset register.
- Recorded and reported missing stock or lost inventory to managing directors.
- Reconciled Purchase Orders (POs) to produce accurate inventory reports.
- Managed stock by serial number for clear, easy-to-navigate storage systems.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and local regulations.
Finance and Accounting Intern
Outsourced Finance
Sandton
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Handled day-to-day bookkeeping duties, maintaining accurate, detailed company finance records.
- Participated in month end accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliations.
- Reconciled all expenses and accounts, including company credit cards and expense accounts.
- Managed petty cash transactions, including disbursements and reconciliations, to ensure accurate cash flow reporting.
- Carried out bookkeeping and general data entry for internal and external company clients.
- Assisted accountants with expense and sales tracking and reporting.
Category Sales Administrator
Dischem Pharmacies
Pretoria
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Updated and maintained sales and customer records to facilitate smooth delivery processes.
- Updated customer database regularly, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Created various accounting and sales documents, such as invoices, sales orders and quotations.
- Processed customer orders through email, live chat or phone, taking information such as client, card, delivery and product details.
- Implemented filing systems for sales documentation, improving organizational efficiency.
- Provided administrative support in organization of sales conferences to empower sales people to achieve results.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain And Operations Management
University of South Africa
Honours in Business Management - Business management
University of South Africa
Certificate in Data Analytics - Data Analytics
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of South Africa
Matric, with 6 Distinctions. - Commerce
Dendron Secondary School
Skills
Warehouse operations
Receiving Coordination
Stock replenishment
Transport and logistics management
Inventory monitoring and management
Storage and supply management
Procurement and supply chain operation
Personal Information
Title: Goods receiving administrator
ID no: 9212215895089
Drivers License: Code 10
Education
other
References
Name: Ana Banani
Company: Pace Group
Position: HR Director and Shell South Africa CFO
Contacts: 082 2531 100
Name: Kgathatso Diole
Company: Excellence Business Consulting
Position: Manager
Contacts: 073 9392 026
Name: Jean Henningse
Company: Dischem Pharmacies
Position: Category Manager
Contacts: 072 3800 058
Timeline
Goods Receiving Administrator
Silverburch Holdings
11.2022 - 06.2025
Receiving Clerk
Silverburch Holdings
11.2020 - 10.2022
Fleet Operations Controller
Pace Fleet Services
09.2019 - 08.2020
Stock and Logistics Accounts Administrator
Excellence Business Consulting
03.2016 - 08.2019
Finance and Accounting Intern
Outsourced Finance
01.2015 - 12.2015
Category Sales Administrator
Dischem Pharmacies
02.2012 - 11.2014
Honours in Business Management - Business management
University of South Africa
Certificate in Data Analytics - Data Analytics
University of Cape Town
Matric, with 6 Distinctions. - Commerce
Dendron Secondary School
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain And Operations Management
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of South Africa
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