Leanne Celeste Davids
Prison Official
George
Summary
Proactive professional with a focus on continuous improvement and effective problem-solving in business environments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate successful teamwork and collaboration. Experienced in managing multiple priorities with precision and a positive outlook, dedicated to enhancing organizational value. Seeking to leverage skills in a full-time role that presents professional challenges and opportunities for growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Prison Officer: CMA Records Clerk
Department Of Correctional Services
08.2015 - Current
- Ensure that all inmates are correctly identified during administrative process
- Ensure that all required documents are available to constitute legal admission of inmates
- Ensure that all warrants are checked and controlled against set of requirements on admission and during administrative processing
- Liaise with numerous SAPS divisions to complete administrative duties with regard to inmates
- Verification of inmate records such as previous convictions, suspended/postponed sentence of which conditions have presumably not been complied with and ensure to bring it to the court's attention immediately
- Responsible for safe guarding of inmate warrants
- Maintenance and submission of daily, weekly and monthly statistics
- Compile templates of all foreign nationals inmates incarcerated at Correctional Centre and ensure Department of Home Affairs are informed
- Rendering service/assistance to inmates and community members as set out by Batho Pele principles
- Responsible for the compilation of monthly division meetings
- Proper administration and control of inmate valuable
- Administrative duties revolving around offenders released on bails and fine payments
- Calculation of bails and fines
- Safe guarding and administration of cash accounts of offenders
- Management and administration of offenders shop purchases
- Management of labour and gratuity payments of offender
- Maintaining proper administration of money going in and out of offenders accounts
- Prevention of erroneous releases/admissions
- Participate/Assist with monthly roll-call off inmates
- Administrative responsibility with regards of transfer of inmates
- Searching of venues and prisoner property to remove any dangerous objects and confiscation of contraband items
- Vigilant and alert when working with gate keys to maintain proper control of inmate movement within Correctional Centre environment
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Sales Assistant Team Member
Badger Finance - Oakhurst Insurance
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Updating weekly call list with call outcomes
- Capturing new applications on Softloan system
- Analyse client credit profiles and Affordability Assessments
- Complete approval form with loan summary for approvals
- Confirm and verify client details as per checklist e.g
- Employment confirmation and all document received form clients
- Follow up on pending applications for documents outstanding
- Decline facilities if criteria not met of verification failed
- Maintaining quality work standards
- Approve and activate facilities
- Upload all client documentation and correspondence in client folder
- Receiving and finalising online applications
- Maintaining client details/profile on Softloan System
- Adhere to applicable Compliance and Legislation Policy and Procedures
- Attend all applicable training
Sales Representative
Capitec Bank
02.2009 - 03.2013
- Client orientated functionality
- Maintain professional at all times assisting clients
- Opening of Savings/Loan Accounts
- Controlling/Monitoring card stock
- Plan and organize daily staff schedule
- Allocation of staff duties
- Implementation of new/changed processes
- Implementing correction actions
- Root cause analysis/
- Arrears Investigations
- Reconcile and prepare monthly reports
- Adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures
- Updating daily/weekly reports
- Logging errors at Helpdesk
- Resolving Client queries
- Ordering stationary
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others (temporary supervision position)
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Clerk
Department Of Correctional Services
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Data transfer from BAS to Logis system
- Compiling of sundry payment advice
- Administrative Duties
- Submission of accounts to directorate finance accounting for payment of account through BAS system
- Verification of inventory on BAS system
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Sales Associate
OK Furniture
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Logging errors at
- Updating daily/weekly reports
- Client orientated functionality
- Maintain professional at all times assisting clients
- Resolving Client queries
- Arrears Investigations
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base
- Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Administrative Officer
ABSA Bank
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Complete approval form with loan summary for approvals
- Maintaining quality work standards
- Decline application if criteria not met or verification failed
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
Education
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
UNISA
Cape Town04-2026
Matric - undefined
Gimnasium
Worcester12-2001
Skills
CURRICULUM VITAE
Prisoner transportation
Prison security
Prisoner processing
Prison processing knowledge
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Cultural Awareness
Good Telephone Etiquette
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Clerical Support
Effective Client Service
Code B Drivers Licence
Accomplishments
- Firearm Training
- Unit Standards Completed:
- US117705 Firearm Control Act
- US119649 Handle and Use of Handgun (Theory and practical)
- US119652 Handle and Use of a Shotgun (Theory and practical)
- US123514 Handle and Use of a Shotgun for Business Purposes (Theory and Practical)
- US123515 Handle and Use of a Handgun for Business Purposes (Theory and practical)
Additional Information
Have assisted with AC Inspection in 2025 and 2026
Appointed to do CIP checking and control for varies Centres in the Southern Cape Management area
Certification
NSG Certificate of Successful Completion (with ID) - Ethics in the Public Service - 2025/26
Timeline
NSG Certificate of Successful Completion (with ID) - Ethics in the Public Service - 2025/26
02-2026
Prison Officer: CMA Records Clerk
Department Of Correctional Services
08.2015 - Current
Sales Assistant Team Member
Badger Finance - Oakhurst Insurance
04.2013 - 11.2014
Sales Representative
Capitec Bank
02.2009 - 03.2013
Clerk
Department Of Correctional Services
10.2008 - 02.2009
Sales Associate
OK Furniture
01.2005 - 01.2006
Administrative Officer
ABSA Bank
01.2003 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
UNISA
Matric - undefined
Gimnasium