MIAMI DITABO
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in office and administrative management, specialising in procurement and budget monitoring using GLAAS and ASIST. Demonstrates proficiency in document drafting and proofreading, alongside strong team coordination and HR support skills. Adept at client and stakeholder communication, leveraging advanced capabilities in the Microsoft Office Suite to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Project Management Assistant
USAID / Power Africa
Pretoria
05.2015 - 06.2025
- Provide administrative and procurement support to Contract and Agreement Officer Representatives.
- Draft, edit, and proofread reports, correspondence, and official documents.
- Coordinate meetings, travel, team events, and maintain calendars using EXO Service Central and E2 systems.
- Manage budgets, accruals, disbursements, and financial data via ASIST and GLAAS.
- Maintain project files and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Support HR functions including recruitment coordination, onboarding/offboarding, and timekeeping.
- Provide coverage for key administrative roles during staff absences.
- Organised training sessions for new team members thus helping them integrate smoothly into the system.
- Streamlined communication channels for effective information flow amongst stakeholders.
- Supported procurement procedures, effectively contributing to cost-efficiency measures of the organisation's projects.
- Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
- Prepared presentations and reports for project updates, enhancing transparency and communication.
Branch Manager
Old Mutual Finance
South Africa, Hammanskraal, Gauteng
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Led staff to meet sales targets and service goals.
- Managed budgets, accrual preparation, and branch compliance.
- Addressed customer queries and maintained stakeholder relationships.
- Coached financial consultants and managed team performance.
- Organised local marketing activities, boosting brand visibility within community.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the branch.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining company's reputation.
- Provided excellent customer service, securing client loyalty.
Distribution Support Assistant
Old Mutual Group Schemes
South Africa
04.2004 - 03.2014
- Administered group policy documentation and member records.
- Compiled regular reports and ensured data accuracy.
- Managed filing systems, mail, and internal communication.
- Assisted with budgeting, accruals, and service quality control.
- Responded to client and intermediary enquiries professionally.
Education
Diploma in Public Administration & Management - Public Adninistration and Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng 01.2016 - 12.2021
Certificate in Computer Software Systems - Software working systems
Boston City Campus
Pretoria, Gauteng 01.1997 - 11.1997
Matric / Grade 12 - Matric
Promat College Springs
Springs, Gauteng 01.1994 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology
University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng 06.2022 -
Skills
- Office & Administrative Management
- Procurement & Budget Monitoring (GLAAS, ASIST)
- Document Drafting & Proofreading
- Team Coordination & HR Support
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Custom
- Lisa M. Walker, Acting Deputy Coordinator, USAID/Prosper Africa, +27 79 237 6415, liwalker@usaid.gov
- Sarah Malm, Executive Director, GOGLA, +27 82 600 0254, s.malm@gogla.org
- Lovemore Seveni, Senior Energy Specialist, USAID, +27 82 555 8864, lseveni@usaid.gov
Timeline
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology
University of South Africa
06.2022 -
Diploma in Public Administration & Management - Public Adninistration and Management
University of South Africa
01.2016 - 12.2021
Project Management Assistant
USAID / Power Africa
05.2015 - 06.2025
Branch Manager
Old Mutual Finance
04.2014 - 04.2015
Distribution Support Assistant
Old Mutual Group Schemes
04.2004 - 03.2014
Certificate in Computer Software Systems - Software working systems
Boston City Campus
01.1997 - 11.1997
Matric / Grade 12 - Matric
Promat College Springs
01.1994 - 12.1994
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