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Mokwape Lorraine Ramalepe

Mokwape Lorraine Ramalepe

Boksburg,Gauteng

Summary

Skilled procurement professional with proven success in developing procurement plans that maximise cost effectiveness and increase purchasing power. Experienced in advising and guiding management teams to support decision-making.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales and Procurement Officer

Virgo Chemicals
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
  • Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors scrap copper suppliers.
  • Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
  • Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
  • Building and maintaining long-term relationships with Client and suppliers.
  • Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
  • Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
  • Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
  • Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods and services.
  • Preparing procurement reports.(checking of employee time sheet overtime and salaries.)

Procurement Buyer

SGB-SMIT POWER MATLA
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assist with annual Budgets.
  • Prepare tender/RFP/RFQ documents.
  • Run tender processes and analyse the returned data.
  • Negotiate the best terms and prices for services and goods procured (Manage supply risk.).
  • Compile and implement formal contract documents.
  • Ensure timeous extension / termination of contract portfolio.
  • Support creation and administration of Purchase Order history, material/service and vendor master data on an ongoing basis.
  • Regularly meet with internal and external stakeholders to discuss goals and develop plans to meet agreed outputs.
  • Support and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with Importation and clearance of shipments.
  • Apply the relevant procurement processes and manage contractors/suppliers for designated portfolio.
  • Apply for relevant import permits in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with Procurement Policy, Directives and Centre Instructions as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental standards.

Procurement Buyer

SGB-SMIT POWER MATLA
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assist with annual Budgets.
  • Prepare tender/RFP/RFQ documents.
  • Run tender processes and analyse the returned data.
  • Negotiate the best terms and prices for services and goods procured (Manage supply risk.).
  • Compile and implement formal contract documents.
  • Ensure timeous extension / termination of contract portfolio.
  • Support creation and administration of Purchase Order history, material/service and vendor master data on an ongoing basis.
  • Regularly meet with internal and external stakeholders to discuss goals and develop plans to meet agreed outputs.
  • Support and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with Importation and clearance of shipments.
  • Apply the relevant procurement processes and manage contractors/suppliers for designated portfolio.
  • Apply for relevant import permits in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with Procurement Policy, Directives and Centre Instructions as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental standards.

H/R &Admin Officer

Marakele National Park
11.2016 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: South African National Parks
  • Compiling and submission of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual HR, SCM and LR Reports.
  • Co-ordinating and administering training interventions, busary allocation for staff and interns.
  • Maintaining and updating all HR filing per employee.
  • Fulfilling the role of HR Representative at Disciplinary Hearings.
  • Employee Wellness i.e. support/refer employees with personal matters.
  • Prepare and process invoices for payments.
  • Invoicing for debtors (both staff and trade) including capturing concession income.(Marakele PTY).
  • Check cash-ups with receptionist and prepare banking schedules.
  • Checking of SCM compliance; monitoring of contracts and tenders.
  • Preparation of Capex document for new acquisition.
  • Sourcing of good and service through Supply Chain Management.
  • Assist Managers with asset verification and resolve anomalies.
  • Assist with annual pre-audits and implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Monitor petty cash and floats.
  • Monitor budget and ensure compliance and also assist with other Ad Hoc.
  • Travel and meetings arrangements.
  • Personal assistant for all senior manager's.
  • South African National Parks

Acting HR Officer

Mapungubwe National Park
09.2016 - 10.2017
  • Company Overview: South African National Park
  • Assistance with recruitment and selection of candidate positions.
  • Drafting all contract fixed term casual.
  • Compiling the monthly payroll instructions.
  • Updating all HR filing per employees.
  • Verifying all the attendance register and leave forms submitted for correct and forward to HO.
  • Supporting employees with personal matters and Employees wellness.
  • Co-coordinating and assisting with training intervention.
  • Attending the disciplinary hearing and reporting of all Labour relation matter to Labour Relation Manager.
  • South African National Park

Administrative Secretary

Mapungubwe National Park
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Company Overview: South African National Park
  • Prepare and do banking preparation and processing of creditors invoice/credit note journalist claim and S&T advance, vehicle and registration and monthly payment.
  • Reconciliation of monthly GL account and creditors statement.
  • Processing of general financial transactions.
  • Monitor and processing of staff debtors.
  • Verification of petty cash, assist with month end and financial year procedure.
  • Accurate the regular filling and processing.
  • Accurate capturing of S&T claims.
  • Preparing the monthly Exco report and Finance report.
  • Minute taking during the meeting.
  • Checking of mails and distribute to different department.
  • Arranging the travel and accommodation.
  • Setting up of the meeting.
  • Capturing of monthly kilometer readings.
  • South African National Park

Administrative Secretary

Mapungubwe National Park
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Company Overview: South African National Park
  • Prepare and do banking preparation and processing of creditors invoice/credit note journalist claim and S&T advance, vehicle and registration and monthly payment.
  • Reconciliation of monthly GL account and creditors statement.
  • Processing of general financial transactions.
  • Monitor and processing of staff debtors.
  • Verification of petty cash, assist with month end and financial year procedure.
  • Accurate the regular filling and processing.
  • Accurate capturing of S&T claims.
  • Preparing the monthly Exco report and Finance report.
  • Minute taking during the meeting.
  • Checking of mails and distribute to different department.
  • Arranging the travel and accommodation.
  • Setting up of the meeting.
  • Capturing of monthly kilometer readings.
  • South African National Park

Procurement and Financial Admin Clerk

Golden Gate Highlands National Park
04.2014 - 09.2015
  • Company Overview: South African National Park
  • Prepare and do banking preparation and processing of creditors invoice/credit note journalist claim and advance, vehicle and registration and monthly payment.
  • Reconciliation of monthly GL account and creditors statement.
  • Processing of general financial transactions.
  • Monitor and processing of staff debtor.
  • Verification of petty cash, assist with month end and financial year procedure.
  • Accurate the regular filling and processing.
  • Sourcing of good and service.
  • Purchasing of goods and service.
  • Evaluation of contract and updating of contract register.
  • Update/control of deviations and standing purchase orders.
  • Placing order and follow up about delivery of stock goods or service.
  • Filling the document according to the organization policies.
  • Taking incoming calls & making outgoing calls.
  • South African National Park

SCM Intern

SANparks
04.2013 - 03.2014
  • Company Overview: Northern Cluster Golden Gate, Marakele & Mapungubwe National Parks
  • General procurement.
  • Sourcing of good and service.
  • Purchasing of goods and service.
  • Evaluation of contract and updating of contract register.
  • Placing order and follow up about delivery of stock goods or service.
  • Filling the document according to the organization policies.
  • Taking incoming calls & making outgoing calls from various department and service providers.
  • Updating the assets verification.
  • Receiving stock and distributing it to the relevant department according to the request.
  • PA to the Supply Chain Practitioner.
  • Northern Cluster Golden Gate, Marakele & Mapungubwe National Parks

Stocker taker for Mr. Price Home and Sport

Kempston Agent
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Controlling of stock and during the month end.
  • Capturing all the stock using the scan machine.
  • Verifying of stock after scanning.e.g counting verbal.
  • Correction of the stock taking.

Stocker taker for Mr. Price Home and Sport

Kempston Agent
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Controlling of stock and during the month end.
  • Capturing all the stock using the scan machine.
  • Verifying of stock after scanning.e.g counting verbal.
  • Correction of the stock taking.

Volunteer for Bana Pele facilitator

Phelang Community Centre
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: Phalaborwa Foundation NGO
  • Home visit to the orphanage assisting with the school work.
  • Teaching Children about HIV/AIDS, STI and LoveLife.
  • Assisting orphan and Vulnerable children to get social grants, birth certificate and quality education.
  • Assisting with the general admin work.
  • Phalaborwa Foundation NGO

Volunteer for Bana Pele facilitator

Phelang Community Centre
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: Phalaborwa Foundation NGO
  • Home visit to the orphanage assisting with the school work.
  • Teaching Children about HIV/AIDS, STI and LoveLife.
  • Assisting orphan and Vulnerable children to get social grants, birth certificate and quality education.
  • Assisting with the general admin work.
  • Phalaborwa Foundation NGO

Education

Grade 12 -

Makikele High School

National Certificate - Office Administration

Mopani FET College

National Certificate - Small Accommodation Establishment Operation

South Africa College for Tourism

Skills Program Certificate NQF Level 2 - Front of House

South Africa College for Tourism (Cathsseta)

Bachelor of Human Resource Management - human resource

MANCOSA
SOUTH AFRICA
01.2021 -

NVQ Level 5 - SCM BID COMMITTE PFMA

GOVERMENT SCHOOL
South Africa
11.2018 - 10.2019

A-Levels - LABOUR RELATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

ENTERPRISE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
SOUTH AFRICA
03.2019 - 03.2019

High School Diploma - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

IQ ACADEMY
SOUTH AFRICE
11.2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Internet and Outlook
  • Microsoft Access
  • PowerPoint
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organizational Skills
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Customer Care
  • Listen Skills
  • Administration
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Presentable and Neat
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Management Skills
  • Knowledge of Record Management
  • Knowledge of Time Management
  • Knowledge of Customer service
  • Knowledge of employee’s wellness
  • Basic condition Employment Act
  • Knowledge of Great Plains System
  • Knowledge of Roomseeker
  • Knowledge of Labour Relation and VIP payroll
  • Knowledge of Treasury Regulation
  • Knowledge of Sales Rep
  • Knowledge of PFMA and PPPFA
  • Knowledge of FIFO method
  • Knowledge of BBBEE
  • Knowledge of SAP Material and POS system
  • Knowledge of Stock taking and stock control
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Procurement strategy

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 910112 0396 087
  • ID Number: 910112 0396 087
  • Date of birth: 1991-01-12
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital status: Single

Activities

URC Sunday School Teacher, Mahale Youth committee, URC choir lead, SRC Member grade 11 & grade 12 Class Rep, Excellent performed in a WorkPlace Awards-SANParks Northern Region Award/2015/2016

Custom Section

None

References

  • Ms Fikile Simelane, Head of SCM and Stores sgb-smit power matla, 082 480 8117
  • Ms Tshembile Manthosi, Assistant Cluster Manager (Biodiversity) Projects Kruger National Park, (072) 4706139
  • Dr Dolly Makole, SCM consultant, 071 672 5843

Disclaimer

I Mokwape Lorraine Ramalepe, I declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge; I give the authority to call my reference for more information.

Timeline

Sales and Procurement Officer

Virgo Chemicals
05.2024 - 08.2025

Procurement Buyer

SGB-SMIT POWER MATLA
01.2022 - 01.2024

Procurement Buyer

SGB-SMIT POWER MATLA
01.2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Human Resource Management - human resource

MANCOSA
01.2021 -

A-Levels - LABOUR RELATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

ENTERPRISE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
03.2019 - 03.2019

NVQ Level 5 - SCM BID COMMITTE PFMA

GOVERMENT SCHOOL
11.2018 - 10.2019

H/R &Admin Officer

Marakele National Park
11.2016 - 01.2020

Acting HR Officer

Mapungubwe National Park
09.2016 - 10.2017

Administrative Secretary

Mapungubwe National Park
10.2015 - 10.2016

Administrative Secretary

Mapungubwe National Park
10.2015 - 10.2016

Procurement and Financial Admin Clerk

Golden Gate Highlands National Park
04.2014 - 09.2015

SCM Intern

SANparks
04.2013 - 03.2014

Stocker taker for Mr. Price Home and Sport

Kempston Agent
01.2013 - 03.2013

Stocker taker for Mr. Price Home and Sport

Kempston Agent
01.2013 - 03.2013

Volunteer for Bana Pele facilitator

Phelang Community Centre
05.2010 - 12.2010

Volunteer for Bana Pele facilitator

Phelang Community Centre
05.2010 - 12.2010

National Certificate - Office Administration

Mopani FET College

National Certificate - Small Accommodation Establishment Operation

South Africa College for Tourism

Skills Program Certificate NQF Level 2 - Front of House

South Africa College for Tourism (Cathsseta)

High School Diploma - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

IQ ACADEMY

Grade 12 -

Makikele High School
Mokwape Lorraine Ramalepe