NELISWA LYDIA SISHUBA
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with over 15 years of experience in retail operations, cash office administration, and community services. I am skilled in cash handling, customer service, stock management, and community maintenance projects. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high standards of service. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and fluent in English and Xhosa.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mowing Operator (Private Contract)
Copan
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered mowing and lawn care services for private clients.
- Ensured quality trimming and landscaping.
- Operated landscaping equipment safely.
- Managed small-scale garden projects and edging.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good condition.
Mowing Operator (Municipal)
City of Cape Town
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated lawn mowers and gardening tools for municipal spaces.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of public parks.
- Worked as part of a team on scheduled maintenance.
- Reported hazards and issues to supervisors.
- Assisted with litter removal and beautification projects.
Shop Assistant / Cashier
Clicks Pharmacy & Retail
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Operated tills and processed customer payments efficiently.
- Assisted customers with purchases, product knowledge, and inquiries.
- Handled refunds, exchanges, and complaints professionally.
- Managed stock levels and maintained product displays.
- Conducted price audits and updated promotions.
- Supported stocktakes and inventory controls.
- Ensured store cleanliness and orderliness.
- Promoted loyalty programs to boost sales.
Cash Office Clerk
Shoprite Supermarket
05.2006 - 12.2018
- Managed cash office operations and reconciled daily takings.
- Maintained debtors’ books and processed credit transactions.
- Monitored store revenue and prepared bank deposits.
- Investigated cash discrepancies and reported variances.
- Generated financial reports for management.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and policies.
- Trained new staff in cash office procedures.
- Assisted with internal and external audits.
Education
Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Hewu High School
Eastern Cape01.2003
Skills
- Cash Handling & Financial Reconciliation
- Debtors’ Book Management
- Retail Operations & Customer Service
- Stock Control & Inventory Management
- MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Data Entry & Record Keeping
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management & Organisation
- Community Maintenance & Landscaping
Certification
- Computer Literacy Certificate
- Megabro Computer School, 2003–2004
- Introduction to Computers
- Windows 98, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Languages
Xhosa – Native, English – Fluent
References
- Dollie, Waged, Manager, 073 185 7026, Clicks Pharmacy & Retail
- Anela, Futshane, Manager, 078 798 4545, Shoprite Supermarket
- Monwabisi, Maqhashu, Supervisor, 083 865 1068, City of Cape Town, References available upon request.
Timeline
Mowing Operator (Private Contract)
Copan
10.2024 - 01.2025
Mowing Operator (Municipal)
City of Cape Town
07.2024 - 10.2024
Shop Assistant / Cashier
Clicks Pharmacy & Retail
01.2019 - 05.2024
Cash Office Clerk
Shoprite Supermarket
05.2006 - 12.2018
Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Hewu High School
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