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Motshabi S. Tau

Motshabi S. Tau

Bloemfontein,South Africa

Summary

Motivated and adaptable Human Resources and Communication student at Motheo FET College with hands-on experience in retail sales, education support, and election assistance. Skilled in customer service, stock management, and promotional support through previous work in retail, where responsibilities included advising customers, maintaining product displays, and ensuring health standards for dairy goods. Demonstrated communication and leadership skills as an after-school tutor, and contributed to democratic processes by assisting in vote counting and ballot verification. Known for being reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within the HR and communication field.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales assistant

Self Employed
Bloemfontein, South Africa
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted customers in selecting clothing items and dairy products based on their preferences and needs
  • Maintained attractive and organized displays for both fashion items and chilled dairy goods
  • Monitored stock levels and reported low stock or fast-selling items
  • Helped with receiving, unpacking, pricing, and storing new inventory (clothing and dairy products)
  • Ensured proper handling and storage of dairy items to meet health and safety standards
  • Supported promotional campaigns and upsold products to increase daily sales
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints in a professional manner
  • Worked closely with suppliers and managers to assist in ordering new stock and identifying popular items

Extra class Tutor

Self Employed
Senekal, South Africa
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided academic support to students with their subjects
  • Assisted learners with homework, assignments, and exam preparation
  • Developed simplified learning materials and explained difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents or guardians where necessary
  • Encouraged good study habits, time management, and confidence in learning
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning styles and individual needs

Counting Assistant

International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)
Senekal, South Africa
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Opening ballot boxes and checking seals.
  • Sorting ballots into categories (e.g., by candidate, spoiled, unclear).
  • Counting the votes manually or using machines.
  • Bundling and recording counted votes.
  • Reporting discrepancies or irregularities to the Counting Officer.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Agricultural Sciences

Ithabiseng Senior Secondary School
Senekal, Free State, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Human Resource. Communicatio. Enterprenuer

Motheo FET
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
02.2025 -

Skills

Customer service and communication

Stock management

Product knowledge (fashion and dairy)

Time management and multitasking

Sales and marketing support

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Human Resource. Communicatio. Enterprenuer

Motheo FET
02.2025 -

Counting Assistant

International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)
04.2024 - 05.2024

Sales assistant

Self Employed
09.2023 - Current

Extra class Tutor

Self Employed
02.2023 - 11.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Agricultural Sciences

Ithabiseng Senior Secondary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Motshabi S. Tau