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Natalie De Lange

Educator
Natalie De Lange

Summary

Currently I'm an enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. I also possess financial and contract management skill with extensive background overseeing contracts for public/ government services such as Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Parking Rent and Leasing and handles routine paperwork, disputes and contract administration with an organized approach. I'm able to successfully bring skills in risk management, contract preparation and service coordination. I administer contract terms effectively by continuously tracking progress and deliverables. Effective at handling simultaneous contract timelines and maintaining strict schedules. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Western Cape Education Department
Atlantis

Educator
07.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.

Department Of Transport And Public Works
Cape Town

Acting Manager: Finance and Administrative Support
06.2009 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Management of Data System (MDA Property Management System)
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
  • Tracked contracts for management (Residential, Commercial,Industrial and Parking) and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
  • Maintained MDA database for with contract, vendor and customer information.
  • Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
  • Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts capital replacement value in excess of R80 bn.
  • HR Management
  • Administered leasing and service contracts for Parking, Commercial, Residential and Industrial contracts.
  • Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
  • Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Collate, compile and distribute management reports to Portfolio Managers Accounts (Payable and Receivable) & Administrative Management
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on Chief Directorates expenses and income.
  • Rent collection & Debtor Management Budgeting & auditing
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Supported Senior management to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
  • Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
  • Collaborated with management to evaluate credit strategies and develop improvements.
  • Performed semi-annual account credit limit reviews and credit increase review requests from financial service and sales teams.
  • Built and managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.
  • Negotiated and executed acknowledgement of debt on behalf of department.
  • Attend Parliamentary SCOA meetings on Income and Expenditure of Chief Directorate.
  • Represents Chief Directorate at High Court Chambers and State Attorneys wrt debtors, illegal state property occupancy etc
  • Service Level Agreement Management
  • Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
  • Tender Adjudication (with all role players including State Attorneys)
  • Compile and manage office operating procedures and manual.
  • Wrote and implemented standard operating procedures for credit personnel to achieve consistency in unit operations.
  • Ministerial queries
  • Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive and ministerial staff.
  • Office Management
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
  • Property Inspectorate
  • Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation on residential, commercial and industrial properties.
  • Instituted regular safety inspections and hazards management strategies to keep operations compliant.
  • Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
  • Identified key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures and industry segments.
  • Analyzed data on price, stability and other factors affecting investment programs to incorporate into investment decisions.
  • Completed statistical reviews to uncover trends, patterns and variations.
  • Monitored industry, technological and economic developments to stay current on potential risks.
  • Built contingency plans to successfully handle financial emergencies.

Department Of Transport And Public Works
Cape Town

Credit/Financial Controller
04.2005 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with BAS, MDA and PERSAL.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
  • Kept all operations (Commercial, Residential and Parking Portfolio) compliant with applicable regulations and established company policies (National Treasury Regulations & PFMA)
  • Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
  • Established and maintained customer and staff policies.
  • Completed in-depth research of issues to develop accurate and effective solutions.
  • Performed checks of tenants creditworthiness and current situations.
  • Responded to disputes calmly and applied logical, knowledgeable approaches to devise solutions.
  • Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations.
  • Obtained and interpreted financial statements in line with lease agreements.
  • Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options.
  • Recommended approval or disapproval of commercial, residential and industrial lease agreements.
  • Checked appraisals, title information (Deeds Office) and insurance documents for each property.
  • Ensure that tenant/debtor receives statements on monthly basis Tracking of debtors/tenants i.e. absconded debtors etc
  • Legal administration & reporting Debtor/Tenant Administration Audit Debtor Accounts
  • Clearing of suspense account and debtor accounts Reconcile Debtor Accounts
  • PERSAL: Reconcile PERSAL payment to debtor accounts Risk, Security Management and Budgeting
  • Tenant Queries & Public Relations General Administration

Department Of Transport And Public Works
Cape Town

Senior Accounts/Admin Clerk
01.2001 - 03.2003

Job overview

  • Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
  • Maintained accounting, budgetary, personnel, cost, purchasing and other records as required.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Created account process manuals for facilities management accounts.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Developed working relationships with associates, employees of other departments and representatives of other organizations.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Gathered, organized and modeled financial data.
  • Implemented new procedures for office functions when needed.
  • Provided clerical support to department, such as filing, copying and restocking supplies.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using FMS.
  • Maintained compliance with all established guidelines and legal requirements. (PFMS and Treasury Regulations)
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Reconciled system accounts against bank statements (MDA with BAS/FMS).
  • Worked with vendors and management to resolve issues quickly.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
  • Tracked and documented expenses for budgetary purposes.
  • State Land Disposal Committee secretariat function (SLDC)
  • Completion of S28(1) certificates (vesting of properties)
  • Interpret and draw reports from AKTEX / Deeds Website ie Title Deeds
  • Update Property Asset Register
  • Render administrative, financial and support function to Chief Directorate. Transport administration i.e. Issue of GG's
  • Update Consultant Register
  • Update Property Asset Register on E-Works Procurement (LOGIS)

Department Of Finance: P.A.W.C
Cape Town

Accounts Clerk/Cashier
04.1999 - 01.2001

Job overview

  • Receive and safe keep state monies
  • Issue of receipts (computerized and hand written) Allocation of income (1080 & 1082)
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Issue and control of petty cash Request petty cash funds
  • Preparation of deposit books for banking Distribution of receipts book copies
  • Record keeping and control of day-to-day income

Western Cape Education Department
Cape Town

Admin Clerk
09.1997 - 02.1998

Job overview

  • Checking of matric scripts
  • Remarking administration of National Senior Certificate scripts Administrative duties
  • Update National Senior Certificate results
  • General enquiries regarding National Senior Certificate results
  • Drove National Senior Certificate candidates loyalty through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Interacted with National Senior Certificate candidates by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.

Education

Regenesys Business School
Cape Town

Master of Public Administration from Public Finance And Admin
01.2022 - Current

University Overview

UNISA
Pretoria

Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Intermediate And Senior Phase
02.2013 - 2016.05

University Overview

Passed the following modules with Distinction:

The educator as Leader, Manager and Administrator

Child Development

Inclusive Education

Social Sciences and Environmental Education

Technology Education, Economic Literacy and Entrepreneurship

UNISA
Pretoria

Honors Bachelor of Commerce from Public Management
02.2011 - 2013.06

University Overview

Passed following modules with distinction:

Theory of Science and Public Administration

UNISA
Pretoria

Bachelor of Commerce from General
02.2000 - 2009.10

University Overview

Passed following modules with Distinction:

Labour Relations Management

UNISA School of Accounting
Preotira

Administration of Deceased Estates from Estate Management
01.2009 - 2009.11

University Overview

Skills

Review of contracts

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • I used Microsoft Excel to develop/design a tenant financial contract reconciliation which is currently still a pre-requisite document recommended by the Auditor General to be on each tenant and debtor file.
  • Managed to collect years of outstanding debt from WCG top debtor in excess of R31mil within a few months after becoming Acting: Finance support Manager just by following and initiating PFMA and Debt Management policies.
  • Achieved performance recognition for consecutive years for outstanding performance
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Regenesys Business School
Master of Public Administration from Public Finance And Admin
01.2022 - Current
Educator
Western Cape Education Department
07.2013 - Current
UNISA
Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Intermediate And Senior Phase
02.2013 - 2016.05
UNISA
Honors Bachelor of Commerce from Public Management
02.2011 - 2013.06
Acting Manager: Finance and Administrative Support
Department Of Transport And Public Works
06.2009 - 06.2013
UNISA School of Accounting
Administration of Deceased Estates from Estate Management
01.2009 - 2009.11
Credit/Financial Controller
Department Of Transport And Public Works
04.2005 - 06.2013
Senior Accounts/Admin Clerk
Department Of Transport And Public Works
01.2001 - 03.2003
UNISA
Bachelor of Commerce from General
02.2000 - 2009.10
Accounts Clerk/Cashier
Department Of Finance: P.A.W.C
04.1999 - 01.2001
Admin Clerk
Western Cape Education Department
09.1997 - 02.1998

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