NICOLE SIMERIE
Administrator
Langebaan
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in accounts receivable, invoicing, and financial record keeping. Demonstrates proficiency in client communication, administrative coordination, and debt management. Skilled in procurement, supplier liaison, and digital client engagement through social media. Adept at document control, compliance, and utilising Microsoft Office and Pastel Accounting for efficient operations. Committed to enhancing customer service and relationship management while ensuring quality control and occupational health compliance. Career goals include advancing project coordination skills and contributing to organisational success through effective problem-solving and risk assessment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts & Administrative Support
Spoeg & Plak Inflatable Boat Repair and Maintenance
Langebaan, Western Cape
10.2025 - Current
- Prepare and issue accurate client quotations and invoices.
- Monitor outstanding accounts and conduct Accounts Receivable (A/R) follow-ups on overdue payments.
- Communicate professionally with clients regarding balances, payment confirmations, and account queries.
- Maintain detailed and accurate financial records.
- Manage debt and credit processes to support healthy cash flow.
- Source and procure boat maintenance supplies and liaise with suppliers on pricing and deliveries.
- Manage social media platforms (TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp Business) and create engaging content.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
Administrator / Confirmation Clerk
ArcelorMittal South Africa
Saldanha Bay
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed data entry, SAP navigation, plant maintenance documentation, document control, and client communications.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and resolved data discrepancies efficiently.
- Upholding strict and effective SHEQ(including ISO 9001) measures within the business.
- Ensuring that staff meets the requirements of relevant legislation and Group Policies.
- Ensuring all tasks performed are done within required time and accurate.
- Attending of site meetings.
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organising files, to support office efficiency.
Production Technician / Customer Relations Administrator
Hey Casey
Langebaan
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw administration tasks and enhanced customer communication
- Coordinated quality checks and optimised order management
- Ensuring daily production targets are met.
- Managed administrative functions and client communications
- Ensuring delivery requirements are met everyday.
- Coordinate daily operations with international suppliers and couriers
- Logged and organised production orders efficiently
- Managed company social media platforms to enhance engagement and brand visibility
- Collaborated with assembly teams to achieve production deadlines
- Thoroughly cleaned and maintained manufacturing equipment, minimising operational errors and downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues, resulting in a 15% reduction in production delays.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production equipment to minimise downtime and maintain optimal performance.
Site Administrator
Jasco Fire Solutions
ArcelorMittal Site
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed payroll processing and job card logging
- Ensured strict adherence to SHEQ standards in business operations
- Ensuring that staff meets the requirements of relevant legislation and Group Policies.
- Executed tasks efficiently to meet tight deadlines
- Managed supplier relationships to enhance procurement efficiency
- Performing all Administration duties.
- Contributed to all site discussions
- Monitored site access controls and visitor logs to uphold security measures and ensure authorised personnel access.
- Prepared regular progress reports, detailing project milestones and any issues encountered, for review by senior management.
- Conducted induction sessions for new staff, providing comprehensive training on site policies and procedures.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, conducting regular inspections to maintain compliance with legal and company standards.
- Experienced in managing tasks using Excel, Word, Outlook, Pastel and Internet platforms
Site Manager & Administrator
Point Civils
Saldanha Bay
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed site administration.
- Applying for all tenders and Permit needed for jobs.
- Ensured health & safety compliance on all sites.
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Conducted risk assessments to proactively address potential hazards on construction sites.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and clients to guarantee that project specifications were met with precision.
- Assigned tools, materials and equipment, logged assignments and verified returned items and machinery against assignment records to minimise inventory loss or waste.
- Liaised with suppliers to secure timely delivery of materials, preventing project delays.
- Delivered training sessions on safety protocols, enhancing team awareness and competence.
- Maintained payroll data and attendance records in site management applications for performance tracking and worker compensation.
- Drafted reports indicating project progress, resource usage and worker performance for stakeholder planning and review.
- Planned different phases of construction from start to completion.
Health & Safety Advisor / Sales & Marketing Representative
Bayteck Fire
Vredenburg
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Meeting monthly sales targets.
- Cold calling.
- Successfully increased company revenue by acquiring new corporate clients.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction through services and products.
- Adhere to internal sales and procedures according to SABS standards.
- Processing of orders.
- Relieve admin/reception position when needed.
Recruitment Agent
Transgenerational
Saldanha Bay
- Conducted interviews.
- Managed recruitment pipelines.
- Maintained client relationships.
- Handled HR administration.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Analysed client requirements to match them with suitable workers
- Successfully negotiated best terms and conditions for contracts on behalf of clients through excellent persuasion skills.
Skills
- Accounts Receivable & Payment Follow-Ups
- Invoicing & Quotation Preparation
- Financial Record Keeping
- Client & Member Communication
- Administrative Coordination
- Debt & Credit Management
- Procurement & Supplier Liaison
- Social Media & Digital Client Engagement
- Document Control & Compliance
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Pastel Accounting
- Customer Service & Relationship Management
- Data entry
- Financial record keeping
- Quality control
- Payroll processing
- Risk assessment
- Project coordination
- Occupational health compliance
- Problem-solving
- Health and safety awareness
- Deadline management
Additional information
South African Citizen, Code 08 Driver’s Licence, Afrikaans, First Language, English, Proficient
Timeline
Accounts & Administrative Support
Spoeg & Plak Inflatable Boat Repair and Maintenance
10.2025 - Current
Administrator / Confirmation Clerk
ArcelorMittal South Africa
04.2019 - 09.2019
Production Technician / Customer Relations Administrator
Hey Casey
10.2018 - 02.2019
Site Administrator
Jasco Fire Solutions
09.2017 - 01.2018
Site Manager & Administrator
Point Civils
06.2015 - 08.2017
Health & Safety Advisor / Sales & Marketing Representative
Bayteck Fire
06.2014 - 06.2015
Recruitment Agent
Transgenerational