Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Personal Information
Drivers Licence
Dependants
Health
Cell Number
Community Service
References
Timeline
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Sanet Van Niekerk

Abacus Maths Franchisee And Instructor
Ladysmith

Summary

I am a disciplined, motivated, and self-driven individual who, at all times endeavor to give my best and be an asset to an organization and the community. Should my application be successful, I will certainly maintain this attitude and vision.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Franchisee

Abacus Maths (Ladysmith)
Ladysmith
11.2015 - Current
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Improved overall customer experience by consistently delivering exceptional service and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.

Business Owner

ProAdmin Solutions Cc
08.2009 - Current
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
  • Increased client satisfaction by implementing innovative business strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Secured long-term sustainability of the business through prudent financial management practices such as cash flow optimization, cost control, and strategic investments.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Salary and Wages Administrator

Scharrighuisen Opencast Mining (Pty) Limited
Ladysmith
02.1985 - 02.2009
  • Administrative Manager
  • Human resources
  • Creditors controller
  • Liasing with banks and financial institutions regarding vehicle financing and process payments
  • Fleet, assets and inventory control
  • Banking and accounting (Pastel)
  • Insurance
  • Investments, stocks and shares
  • Personal assistant to Financial Director and Managing Director
  • Petty cash

Clerk

The Standard Bank of S.A
Ladysmith
01.1979 - 02.1985
  • Switchboard operator
  • Supervisor of different departments
  • Teller (including bulk)
  • Foreign exchange
  • Managing savings and current accounts
  • Managing agencies at Colenso, Bergville and Ezakheni
  • Investments (short and long term)
  • Stocks and shares
  • Loans and overdrafts
  • Human resources
  • Human relations
  • Vehicle financing
  • Sub-accountant’s assistant
  • Manager’s Assistant
  • Other administrative and financial duties

Education

Twelve (12) - Afrikaans, English, German, History, Biology, Mathematics

Ladysmith High School

Community Support (HIV/Aids Care and Counselling)

Petra College

Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Pastel

BA Degree - Corporate and Social Psychology

UNISA
08.2025

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

MS office

Administrative support

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Staff management

Recordkeeping and file management

Office management

Interests

Reading
music
nature
studying
herb gardening
repairing computers (software and hardware problems)

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 6106040084088
  • Criminal Offences: None
  • ID Number: 6106040084088
  • Date of Birth: 1961-06-04
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code EB (08), obtained 1979-09-19; Code A1 (01), obtained 1983-07-27
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Drivers Licence

  • EB, 1979-09-19, no restriction
  • A1, 1983-07-27, no restriction

Dependants

0

Health

Excellent

Cell Number

0847998004

Community Service

  • Youthkids S.A. / Youthkids International, International organisation based in Sweden involved in development of educational programmes, youth development and H.I.V. support programmes. Currently in Kenia, Ghana, Kambodia, Thailand, Kongo, Sudan, DRC, Somalia and Egypt, Treasurer, 2003-01-01, 2005-12-31, Board Member, 2002-01-01, current
  • Khula Early Childhood development Trust, N.G.O. providing training to unemployed, unqualified, rural E.C.D. practitioners, Assistant to Treasurer, 2002-01-01, current, Trustee, 2002-01-01, current

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Franchisee

Abacus Maths (Ladysmith)
11.2015 - Current

Business Owner

ProAdmin Solutions Cc
08.2009 - Current

Salary and Wages Administrator

Scharrighuisen Opencast Mining (Pty) Limited
02.1985 - 02.2009

Clerk

The Standard Bank of S.A
01.1979 - 02.1985

Community Support (HIV/Aids Care and Counselling)

Petra College

Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Pastel

BA Degree - Corporate and Social Psychology

UNISA

Twelve (12) - Afrikaans, English, German, History, Biology, Mathematics

Ladysmith High School
Sanet Van NiekerkAbacus Maths Franchisee And Instructor