LERATO LEGODE
Functional Specialist Administrator
Boipatong
Summary
I am a results-oriented Functional Specialist Administrator with extensive Company Secretariat experience. Self-motivated and organized approach to excel in fostering effective communication both within teams and across departments. Recognized for dependability, collaborative spirit and dedicated to driving operational excellence and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Functional Specialist Administrator
Openserve
Centurion
09.2024 - Current
- Develop and provide management information that includes HR & Financial issues, Resource & assets, performance, as well as commitments (SLA's).
- Prepare and manage travel schedules for the ME & Senior Management.
Provide high-level support regarding weekly statistics, EXCO Issues, Budget, logistics, workshops & meetings, office functioning, as well as tracking of Performance Management. - Prepare, compile, and validate documentation such as presentations, operational documentation, submissions, statistics, graphs, proposals, organograms, letters, memos, and agendas.
- Keep minutes of management meetings and track emanating actions.
- Network with relevant role players via meetings and conferences, discussion forums, and committees.
- Approve all expense requisitions in line with the division's framework.
- Coordinate finances and assist with budget preparation.
Company Secretariat Administrator
Transnet Freight Rail
Parktown
03.2014 - 08.2023
- Accurately opening files and recording information.
- Maintaining files, manually and electronically, in accordance with the company's procedures.
- Coordination of relevant documents to enable efficient delivery and following up on the documents with the relevant PAs.
- Collating and distribution of Committee meeting packs.
- Arranging meeting dates on the year planner.
- Attending and taking minutes for the departmental meetings.
- Processing action plans and agenda items.
- Keeping a record of meeting resolutions.
- Keeping track of departmental statutory audits to assist the audit clerks.
- Providing general administrative assistance in the Secretariat office.
- Attending to any additional instructions from the supervisor.
- Effectively utilizing diaries and timekeeping tools to follow up independently with clients on outstanding information and actions.
Junior Payroll Administrator and HR Assistant
Transnet Freight Rail
Parktown
03.2010 - 02.2014
- Processing and maintaining accurate payroll input.
- Loading and terminating employees on the SAP system.
- Data entry for all time and attendance and personnel transactions, such as new hire, termination, leave of absence, etc.
- Preparing and maintaining accurate payroll records and reports.
- Processing of time and attendance, and payroll.
- Issuing of pay slips and IRP5s.
- Assisting HR and Management with specialized payroll calculations and explanations.
- Liaising with various business unit managers to obtain outstanding information and/or timecards.
- Performing general, related HR administrative duties and assisting with queries and requests.
- Assisting with the advertising process of vacancies and ensuring that requests were signed off
- Assisting with the screening of CVs and compiling shortlist to be presented to the HR Administrator for approval prior to confirmation of interviews with management and candidates
- Arrange interviews with candidates
- Maintain integrity and confidentiality of the payroll and HR files and records
Bank Teller and Foreign Exchange Consultant
Standard Bank of South Africa
05.2006 - 01.2010
- Execute cash and related transactions, while ensuring that cash processing procedures were adhered to.
- Throughout each day, balance, control, and manage the cash float by checking the amount of cash at the teller station.
- Requesting restocking or repatriation of cash when prescribed cash limits were reached.
- Dispense and receive physical cash, travelers' cheques, drafts, and other cash instruments to customers.
- Process and encash cheques presented by customers for deposits or payouts after checking identification, account details, and prescribed controls.
- Operation money counting machines.
- Reporting all concerns to the team leader before processing the transaction or dispensing the cash.
- Guide customers on how to correctly complete transaction documents, such as deposits, withdrawals, and cheque requisition slips, to ensure accuracy and completeness of these documents.
- Always maintain a neat and tidy workstation.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
N4 Certificate - Business Management
Sedibeng TVET College
Matric (Grade 12) - National senior certificate
The Vaal High School
Skills
Company Secretarial work
Strong administrative skills
Ability to work under pressure
Strong communications skills
Deadline driven
Analytical and numeracy Skills
Excellent in MS Office suite
Attention to detail
SAP HCM
Payroll and HR related policies
Planning and organizing
Time management skills
References
- Mr George Sazeides, Former Divisional Company Secretary, Transnet Freight Rail, 082 563 6699
- Ms Prudence Ogunlade, General Manager: Performance Management and Continuous Improvement, Transnet SOC, 083 595 6074
- Mr Amith Dabideen, Executive Manager: Procurement, Openserve, 0814286737
Knowledgeandskills
- Company Secretarial work
- Working knowledge of Companies Act, 2008
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong communications skills
- Deadline driven
- Analytical and numeracy Skills
- Excellent in MS Office suite
- Typing documents accurately
- Attention to detail
- SAP HCM
- Payroll related policies
- Planning and organizing
- Time management skills
- Banking experience
Timeline
Functional Specialist Administrator
Openserve
09.2024 - Current
Company Secretariat Administrator
Transnet Freight Rail
03.2014 - 08.2023
Junior Payroll Administrator and HR Assistant
Transnet Freight Rail
03.2010 - 02.2014
Bank Teller and Foreign Exchange Consultant
Standard Bank of South Africa
05.2006 - 01.2010
BBA - Business Administration
University of South Africa (UNISA)
04.2001 -
Matric (Grade 12) - National senior certificate
The Vaal High School
N4 Certificate - Business Management
Sedibeng TVET College
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