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Rowena "Nana" Magula

Summary

Developed skills in team leadership and operational efficiency within fast-paced maintenance environment. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and ensure smooth operations. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills in problem-solving and process optimization.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Centre Maintenance Manager

First Metro Housing Company
04.2023 - Current
  • Capture all maintenance issues reported by tenants and FMHC staff.
  • Send job card number back to tenant for reference.
  • Liaise with tenants who are in arrears and notify them that work cannot be carried out until account is settled.
  • Send out updated open and closed job cards to Project Administrators daily.
  • Work closely with collections department and update any open job cards when AOD's have been signed.
  • Weekly minuted meetings with Project Administrators and Maintenance Co-Ordinator and prepare reports.

Project Supervisor

First Metro Housing Company
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Supervision of day-to-day maintenance and management of 260 rental properties
  • Supervised work of [5] team members, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance.
  • Allocation of housing units to new and existing tenants, providing appropriate tenancy
  • Management of lease agreements
  • Rent collections
  • Liaison officer with tenants, service providers & stakeholders
  • Monthly report writing
  • Provided status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders.
  • Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.

Personal Assistant to the CEO

First Metro Housing Company
08.2010 - 10.2020
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Increased meeting effectiveness with detailed preparation of agendas, materials, and minutes.
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Maintained confidentiality by handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Project Coordinator

Enhance Strategies International
01.2009 - 07.2010
  • Receiving of meeting dates from the Project Leader
  • Preparation of schedule of all meetings
  • Liaising with stakeholders
  • Securing of venues for meetings, functions etc.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
  • Receipt, processing and responding to invoices
  • Preparation of placement of advertisements in the media
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.

Executive Administrative – Secretary

Development Interface
04.2005 - 12.2009
  • Accountable to 3 Directors and 3 portfolios
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining confidentiality of executive correspondence, financial records, and personnel matters.
  • Assisted in the development of presentations for board meetings, conferences, and other events by creating visually appealing PowerPoint slides that effectively conveyed key messages.
  • Preparation of management accounts
  • Processing of accounts payables
  • Coordinated team building activities to promote a positive work environment within the organization.
  • Preparation of workshops and summit(s) programmes


Office Administrator

Sakh Africa Construction
02.2003 - 03.2005
  • Office liaison with various stakeholders
  • Assist with assessments, maintain and update computer records, emails correspondence
  • Wages and Payroll Administration
  • Office- site liaison and verification
  • Check staff payments against time sheets obtained
  • Calculate and electronically transfer staff salaries via internet banking
  • Prepare cash payments for temporary staff
  • Prepare transaction reports for management

Education

Diploma in Pastel Accounting -

Unischool (UKZN)
01.2005

Matric -

Inhlakanipho High School
01.1993

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Outlook
  • Typing speed 45-55 wpm
  • MDA Property System
  • CRM
  • Team leadership
  • Maintenance planning
  • Work order management
  • Staff management
  • Continuous improvement

Special Attributes

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • High level organization skills
  • Excellent co-ordination
  • Commitment and dedication resulting in after hours working and other sacrifices
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Commitment to on-going self-improvement through learning
  • Ability to work with people

Full Names

Rowena “Nana” Radebe

Cellphone Numbers

  • 082 222 6283
  • 069 635 1741

Drivers Licence

Code C1

Training

  • 2012, NASHO - Certificate of Attendance, Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • 2013, NASHO - Certificate of Attendance, Public Relations and Communications

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 740211 0337 087
  • Date of Birth: 02/11/74

Timeline

Call Centre Maintenance Manager

First Metro Housing Company
04.2023 - Current

Project Supervisor

First Metro Housing Company
10.2020 - 06.2022

Personal Assistant to the CEO

First Metro Housing Company
08.2010 - 10.2020

Project Coordinator

Enhance Strategies International
01.2009 - 07.2010

Executive Administrative – Secretary

Development Interface
04.2005 - 12.2009

Office Administrator

Sakh Africa Construction
02.2003 - 03.2005

Matric -

Inhlakanipho High School

Diploma in Pastel Accounting -

Unischool (UKZN)
Rowena "Nana" Magula