Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Rirhandzu Jale Ramaru

Makhado

Summary

Final-year BEng Tech Mechanical Engineering student specializing in plant maintenance and reliability, possessing robust technical expertise and comprehensive experience in business operations, project support, and cost management, pursuing Graduate Engineer, Engineer-in-Training, or Vacation Work opportunities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer advisor (Part Time)

CUT
Bloemfontein
01.2024 - Current

Developed and implemented student support strategies, enhanced engagement and retention, provided academic and financial guidance, facilitated individual and group sessions, maintained accurate records, assisted with registration, collaborated with staff, and referred students to appropriate support services.

Creditors Controller (Permanent)

MINTEK
Randburg
03.2014 - 02.2022

Supervised creditors’ clerks, maintained accurate financial records, reconciled GRIR and general ledger accounts, monitored age analysis, processed period-end journals, and controlled costs through invoice verification and authorisation.

Financial Administrator (Contract)

MTN
Fairlands
07.2012 - 02.2014

Captured Capex and Opex requisitions on Oracle, performed monthly account reconciliations, prepared financial reports, and maintained accurate, compliant records to support audits and governance requirements.

Trust Accounts Clerk (Permanent)

SACM
Makhado
05.2011 - 06.2012

Processed monthly payroll, managed trust and bank accounts, tracked job assignments, prepared reconciliations and audit reports, communicated with stakeholders, and ensured accurate records and compliance.

Financial Advisor (Permanent)

LIBERTY
Hatfield
09.2010 - 05.2011

Provided financial planning support, motivated clients to invest, developed student financial plans, delivered financial literacy workshops, and built strong client relationships through effective communication.

Assistant Project and Financial Accountant (Contract)

ESKOM
Sunninghill
08.2008 - 07.2010

Managed project finances using SAP, including planning, budgeting and fund allocation. Prepared and closed financial accounts, reconciled assets and cash, analysed project costs, monitored budget variances, and supported project teams to ensure accurate reporting and effective cost control.

Education

Barchelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Central University of Technology

Dip In Mechanical engineering -

Central University of Technology (CUT)
01.2024

B. Com - Accounting

University of Johannesburg
01.2007

Grade 12 -

Lemana High School
Limpopo
01.2002

Skills

  • Team management and leadership
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Financial reporting and budgeting
  • Data analysis and reconciliation
  • Accounts payable and record keeping
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Languages

Xitsonga
Sesotho
Isizulu
Sepedi
Venda

References

  • Dr Gofrey Matowane, CUT, Bloemfontein, 072 436 1513
  • Imraan Laher, Mintek, Randburg, 082 926 1349

Interests

  • Fitness & Wellness Training
  • Reading (Technical & Non-fiction)
  • Community Volunteering and Educational Support

Timeline

Peer advisor (Part Time)

CUT
01.2024 - Current

Creditors Controller (Permanent)

MINTEK
03.2014 - 02.2022

Financial Administrator (Contract)

MTN
07.2012 - 02.2014

Trust Accounts Clerk (Permanent)

SACM
05.2011 - 06.2012

Financial Advisor (Permanent)

LIBERTY
09.2010 - 05.2011

Assistant Project and Financial Accountant (Contract)

ESKOM
08.2008 - 07.2010

Barchelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Central University of Technology

Dip In Mechanical engineering -

Central University of Technology (CUT)

B. Com - Accounting

University of Johannesburg

Grade 12 -

Lemana High School
Rirhandzu Jale Ramaru