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SARAH RATEMA

Summary

Throughout my career, I have developed the skills and experience I believe will be beneficial to the institution and are relevant to the Supervisory position advertised, this includes training new hires and regional office colleagues, high client and stakeholder relations, and good communication skills. I have also taken career development opportunities awarded to me such as acting as a line manager as well as being chosen as a UNISA talent pool candidate. My qualification in Internal auditing has equipped me with accounting, risk management, and strategic management skills as well as knowledge of the adherence to organizational processes and policies. Overall, I am a solid team worker, I work well under pressure, and I also have good interpersonal skills which is great for building relationships with clients and other stakeholders. I am a professional who works hard, is dependable, proactive, efficient, and not afraid of a challenge. Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support. Dedicated Professional Fundraiser with 8 years of experience working in Revenue. Accomplished in working with corporate leaders to receive sponsorships and initiate matching gift programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student Funding Officer

UNISA
05.2019 - Current
  • Prepare, process, and pay allowances
  • Allocate funding to students to activate their registration.
  • Build good relationships with students, donors, and other stakeholders # Follow up on donor payment as per invoice
  • Liaise with various stakeholders to obtain financial information # Prepare management information reports
  • Assist with registration
  • Provide general office support
  • Communication with students and other stakeholders
  • Prepare generic journals for ICT processing and manually correct discrepancies using the student system.
  • Work with ICT on effective processing of student data
  • Reporting

Student Funding Officer (Contract)

UNISA
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Allocate funds to student accounts
  • Process award during and after registration as per donor request
  • Create journals to correct ant discrepancies
  • Assist students with queries
  • Provide current and potential donors with information needed
  • Submit donor reports when as per donor request
  • Submit management reports as requested
  • Prepare invoices to donors and follow-up on payments
  • Receive and respond to telephone and email queries
  • Report on progress of allocations and challenges that arise


Student Funding Officer

University of South Africa
4 2016 - 04.2018
  • Allocate funds to student accounts
  • Process award during and after registration as per donor
    request
  • Create journals to correct ant discrepancies
  • Assist students with queries
  • Provide current and potential donors with information
    needed
  • Submit donor reports when as per donor request
  • Prepare invoices to donors and follow-up on payments
  • Receive and respond to telephone and email queries
  • Report on progress of allocations and challenges that
    arise
  • Provide administrative support on all funding related queries e.g application, awards, refund, and allowances
  • Provide frontline support.

Sales Assistant

Klines
09.2013 - 01.2015
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Increased sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels for optimal sales performance.
  • Supported promotional events by setting up displays, creating signage, and engaging customers with enthusiasm about promotions.
  • Maintained clean, organized store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customers.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by consistently demonstrating a professional attitude towards colleagues and customers alike.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and objectives.
  • Opened and closed store independently
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Sales Assistant/Box-office Cashier

Ster-Kinekor Theatres
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Capturing/updating customer information of database
  • Attending to customer enquires
  • Perform daily cash-ups and report discrepancies
  • Delivering good customer services
  • Kept up-to-date records of daily sales activities.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing -

University of South Africa
Pretoria
01.2019 - 05.2024

Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing -

University of South Africa
Pretoria
01.2008 - 2014.04

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) -

Pretoria High School For Girls
Pretoria
01.2004 - 2008.04

University of South Africa

Skills

Financial Analysis

Computer Literacy

Critical Thinking

Account Reconciliation

Budgeting

Office Administration

Customer Relations

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Unisa Student system

Microsoft package

Ethical

References

  • Mr. I S Mabena, Division Student Funding Loan and Seta Bursaries Manager, 012 429 2518, mabenis@unisa.ac.za
  • Dr. N Mabuza, Deputy Director-Student Funding, (012) 441 5468, nkosin@unisa.ac.za
  • Ellen Leshaba, Supervisor: Ster-kinekor, 078 028 9042, lesedisec@gmail.com
  • Rebecca Moatse, Manager (Klines Centurion), 012 663 1743 or 073 285 8395

Timeline

Student Funding Officer

UNISA
05.2019 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing -

University of South Africa
01.2019 - 05.2024

Student Funding Officer (Contract)

UNISA
09.2018 - 03.2019

Sales Assistant

Klines
09.2013 - 01.2015

Sales Assistant/Box-office Cashier

Ster-Kinekor Theatres
01.2010 - 12.2011

Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing -

University of South Africa
01.2008 - 2014.04

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) -

Pretoria High School For Girls
01.2004 - 2008.04

Student Funding Officer

University of South Africa
4 2016 - 04.2018

University of South Africa
SARAH RATEMA