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AdministrativeAssistant

NTOMBI CYNTHIA NDLOVU

SCM SPECIALIST
GQEBERHA

Summary

Hardworking and focused administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 9 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.


Successful SCM specialist with experience supporting program needs and managing projects with little oversight. Strong track record of reviewing and assessing processes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline office operations. Proficient in Ms Word, Ms Excel and Power point.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Tender Administrative Officer

National Department of Public Works
03.2020 - Current

Bid Adjudication Secretariat

  • Receive procurement strategies , extension of contracts , cancellation of tenders for adjudication.
  • Receive submission for adjudication for an award .
  • Verify the correctness of all information and documents required for adjudication.
  • record proceedings of the meeting and minutes the meeting and issue resolution of the meeting.
  • Understood strategic direction set by senior management, optimized use of business development funds and drove compliance with corporate sales processes.
  • Ensured compliance to all legal requirements throughout the entire bid process, mitigating potential risks associated with contractual obligations.
  • Worked creatively and analytically in problem-solving environment, internally and with clients.
  • Provided useful insights from past projects experience which helped in designing more compelling offers for prospective clients.

Demand Management

  • Communicate corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to departments budgets.
  • Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for cost-effective supply contracts and services.
  • Serve as a secretariat in Bid specification committees advice committees .
  • Record proceedings of the meetings prepare the minutes of the meeting.
  • Compile tender documents and issuing of tender number.
  • Closed tender record all bids received .

Acquisition Management

  • Facilitate the evaluation of open tender process, pre screen bids substantive and responsiveness criteria, liaise with internal and external stakeholders,
  • Compile agenda for bid evaluation committee and schedule the meetings.
  • Minute all decisions taken in the meeting and record proceedings.
  • Implemented robust quality assurance measures within the bidding process to minimize errors and enhance submission quality.
  • Maintained a high level of compliance in all submissions by adhering to strict guidelines and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into future bids.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with other units and managers.
  • Contributed to successful projects by providing essential administrative support and resource management.
  • Improved communication within the organization through regular updates on policies, procedures, and key events.
  • Evaluate bid and make recommendations for an awards.
  • Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by acting as a liaison between departments for task coordination and information sharing.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Supervisory

  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious workplace atmosphere.
  • Supervised operations and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Established clear expectations for team members, leading to increased accountability and better overall performance.

Tender Administrative Officer

National Department of Public Works
03.2015 - 02.2020
  • Implement and ensure adherence of SCM policies and guidelines, serve as SCM advisor/scriber in all bid committees.
  • Compile tender documents for advert issue tender number.
  • Advertise tenders in different website (Bulletin, E-tender departmental website act) update tender register,
  • Attend queries from external clients during advertisement and sell tender documents.
  • Attend site briefing meeting , give clarity in SCM aspects
  • Closing of tender, read out the names and offers of all bids received and records bids .
  • Attend to internal audit queries.
  • Transformed bid templates to improve readability and presentation, resulting in increased client engagement rates.
  • Prepare submissions agenda and minutes, record receipts of all sold bids/tender documents, screen received bid documents.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Implemented robust quality assurance measures within the bidding process to minimize errors and enhance submission quality.

Administrative Officer (Intern) SCM Provisioning & Finance

National Department of Public Works
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Compile lease contract invoices, maintain fleet contract and subsidized cars,
  • verify kilometers travelled, gather information to resolve audit queries, perform transactions on Logis system, assist with inventory stock taking, perform administrative tasks in support of procurement.
  • Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Enhanced overall office productivity through effective staff management and coordination of daily tasks.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Managed sensitive data securely by establishing strict access controls and implementing proper storage protocols.
  • Contributed to successful projects by providing essential administrative support and resource management.

Education

POSTGRADUATE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OFFICE COMPUTING -

NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE

MASTERS IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Public Administration

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2025

ADVANCED PROGRAMME IN SOURCING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
09.2018

B TECH DEGREE IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT -

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
03.2015

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT -

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
07.2013

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Records Management
  • Documentation and control
  • Writing and communication skill
  • Computer literacy

Coursework

  • ENTERPRISE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, 09/09/19 - 09/11/19
  • PRO-ACTIVE COLLEGE, SUPERVISORY SKILL, 11/05/18 - 11/09/18
  • NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, BID COMMITTEE-PFMA WORKSHOP, 03/07/18 - 03/08/18
  • STATE INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA), POSTING/AUTOMATED TRANSIT OFFICER, 02/15/16 - 02/19/16
  • STATE INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA), ORDER CLERK, 07/27/15 - 07/30/15
  • STATE INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA), LOGIS LITERACY, 02/10/15 - 02/11/15
  • PRO-ACTIVE COLLEGE, SCM: ITRODUCTION, FORCASTING AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, 09/08/14 - 09/12/14

Languages

ISIZULU

Schooleducation

THATHUNYAWO HIGH SCHOOL, GRADE 12, 2006, ISIZULU, ENGLISH, ECONOMICS, ACCOUNTING, MATHEMATICS & BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Fullnames

NTOMBI CYNTHIA

Personal Information

  • Ethnicity: AFRICAN
  • Title: MS
  • Date of Birth: 08/08/84
  • Gender: FEMALE
  • Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
  • Driving License: CODE 10

References

  • MR T. MATISO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (PORT ELIZABETH), 082 887 9023/041 408 2007
  • MR P. NDUKULU, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/SUPERVISER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (MMABATHO), 073 306 6951/018 386 5270
  • MR X MWANDLA, FORMER SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (PRETORIA), 074 568 5678

Additional Information

Knowledge and skills

Public Finance Mnagement Act (PFMA)

Preference Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

National Treasury regulations, instructions notes .

SCM policies and procedure

CIDB Act, CIDB regulations , CIDB practice notes and guides

Timeline

Tender Administrative Officer

National Department of Public Works
03.2020 - Current

Tender Administrative Officer

National Department of Public Works
03.2015 - 02.2020

Administrative Officer (Intern) SCM Provisioning & Finance

National Department of Public Works
02.2014 - 02.2015

POSTGRADUATE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OFFICE COMPUTING -

NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE

MASTERS IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Public Administration

Tshwane University of Technology

ADVANCED PROGRAMME IN SOURCING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

B TECH DEGREE IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT -

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT -

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
NTOMBI CYNTHIA NDLOVUSCM SPECIALIST