MPILENHLE Sinothando MTHETHWA
Virtual Executive Assistant | Administrative Support | IT & Digital Skills
Durban,GP
Summary
Highly organised and reliable professional with experience in administrative support, project coordination, communication, teamwork, and digital technologies. Currently completing a Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, with strong computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office tools, digital documents, online systems, and technology-based projects.
Experienced in coordinating group activities, communicating with different people, managing responsibilities and deadlines, solving problems, and working independently when required. Known for being responsible, adaptable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn new software and business processes quickly.
Seeking to contribute these skills as a Virtual Executive Assistant at Job Duck, supporting executives with calendar management, communication, meeting coordination, documentation, follow-ups, and day-to-day administrative tasks.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Residence Floor Representative / Group Leader
Durban University of Technology
- Supported 200 student queries per shift by relaying issues and updates between residents and university representatives.
- Communicated residence updates clearly and professionally through Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
- Organised information, documents, deadlines, and student concerns while balancing representative duties with academic project deadlines.
- Handled varied personalities with patience, professionalism, and respectful communication in day-to-day residence interactions.
- Tracked outstanding matters and maintained organised records to support consistent follow-up and information management.
- Developed leadership, problem-solving, and prioritisation skills while managing representative responsibilities alongside coursework.
Student / Project Team Member
Durban University of Technology
01.2023 - Current
- Reduce project issue resolution time by 50% through structured follow-up and clearer task ownership during team projects.
- Coordinate team responsibilities, monitor progress, and keep project deliverables moving toward completion.
- Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and supporting materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
- Communicate with team members and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve project issues.
- Manage multiple academic responsibilities, prioritise competing deadlines, and follow up on assigned tasks through completion.
- Work independently on assigned tasks, adapt to changing project requirements, and apply practical solutions when problems arise.
Academic Project Coordinator / Group Member
Durban University of Technology
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Tracked project progress and clarified responsibilities with team members to keep assignments moving on schedule.
- Documented research findings and academic work in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for structured project submissions.
- Identified obstacles affecting project progress and developed practical solutions with the group.
- Managed changing deadlines and reprioritized work when project requirements shifted.
- Learned unfamiliar technologies and software independently to contribute effectively to software and technology projects.
Education
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology - undefined
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Durban11-2026
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Calendar management
- Document preparation
- Meeting coordination
- Records management
- Task prioritisation
- Project coordination
- Requirements gathering
- Status reporting
- Process documentation
- Stakeholder communication
Personal Information
Availability: Full-time / Remote
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Availability: Full-time / Remote
- Work Environment: Comfortable working remotely with a dedicated workspace and reliable internet connection.
- Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy and comfortable learning new software and digital platforms.
Timeline
Student / Project Team Member
Durban University of Technology
01.2023 - Current
Academic Project Coordinator / Group Member
Durban University of Technology
01.2023 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology - undefined
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Residence Floor Representative / Group Leader
Durban University of Technology