Patience Mlimi
Mashishing,South Africa
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in organizational tasks, data entry, and spreadsheet management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and digital cash register operations with emphasis on accuracy. Experienced in team collaboration, email communication, and basic bookkeeping to maintain efficient workflows. Strong time management skills applied to support operational excellence and achieve business goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Administrator/Receptionist
Northlink College
Cape Town, Western Cape
2023.01 - 2025.01
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated student evaluation processes and organized academic documents, files, and records.
- Scheduled meetings and managed calendars.
- Facilitated transmission of information from GSBS office to graduate students and faculty.
- Developed and maintained accurate records to ensure data integrity.
- Provided administrative support for day-to-day operations.
- Handled over 400 client queries effectively.
- Improved record keeping by maintaining organized digital and physical files.
- Managed office supplies inventory to avoid shortage or wastage of resources.
Customer Sales Representative
Checkers
Cape Town, Western Cape
2022.05 - 2022.12
- Maintained knowledge of products through regular training sessions.
- Assisted with financial transactions to promote accuracy and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to team meetings to support strategy development.
- Delivered high-quality service with consistent follow-ups.
- Processed orders efficiently to facilitate seamless checkout experience.
- Achieved over 98% daily targets while sustaining positive attitude during busy periods.
Retail Cashier
Checkers Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Demonstrated communication skills while assisting customers and collaborating with colleagues.
- Managed cash drawer, ensuring 99.9% financial accuracy and accountability.
- Supported team members during busy periods, enhancing collective morale and productivity.
- Scanned products at high tempo to quickly process customer transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints with effective communication skills.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Electrical engineering
Ehlanzeni TVET College
Lydenburg, Mpumalanga 2024.01 - 2025.09
Admission to bachelor's endorsement - Matric
Ehlanganani secondary school
Lydenburg, Mpumalanga 2018.01 - 2022.11
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Data entry
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Excel proficiency
- Spreadsheet management
- Email communication
- Basic bookkeeping
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Point of sale operations
- Digital cash register operation
LANGUAGES
Siswati - native language
English - fluent
Xhosa - fluent
Sepedi - fluent
REFERENCES
- Hlumela, Gomo, Checkers Frontline Manager, 063 820 9197
- Mrs. Brown, NorthLink administration supervisor, 070 497 6718
Timeline
NVQ Level 1 - Electrical engineering
Ehlanzeni TVET College
2024.01 - 2025.09
Administrator/Receptionist
Northlink College
2023.01 - 2025.01
Customer Sales Representative
Checkers
2022.05 - 2022.12
Retail Cashier
Checkers Cape Town
2021.11 - 2022.05
Admission to bachelor's endorsement - Matric
Ehlanganani secondary school
2018.01 - 2022.11