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Shalcome Maremela

Cape Town

Summary

Detail-oriented Administrative Professional with expertise in documentation management and operational support. Skilled in managing structured processes, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with diverse stakeholders. Efficiently handles multiple tasks while enhancing financial operations through precise data management and process coordination.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Hostess (part-time)

Rimac Events
Cape Town
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a professional and approachable demeanour throughout events, enhancing guest experience.
  • Warmly welcomed guests as they entered the event, handing drinks, showing them to their tables or completing other tasks as required.
  • Provided guests with information about event schedules, facilities, and services available.
  • Managed guest lists and reservations to facilitate smooth event entry and seating arrangements.
  • Planned, organised and executed promotional events.
  • Continuously monitored event operations, ensuring all processes ran smoothly and efficiently, delegating priorities to staff where required.

Chairperson

Independent Electoral Committee (IEC)
Cape Town
01.2026 - 04.2026
  • Oversee the administration and management of residence election processes, ensuring procedural accuracy and compliance with institutional policies.
  • Manage candidate applications, documentation, and official communications.
  • Maintain organised records and documentation systems to support transparency and accountability.
  • Coordinate timelines, reporting requirements, and stakeholder communication across the election process.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of submissions, approvals, and election outcomes.

Orientation Leader

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
01.2026 - 02.2026
  • Supported the coordination and administration of orientation activities for incoming students.
  • Assisted with programme scheduling, communication, and logistical organisation.
  • Managed large groups of students while ensuring efficient programme delivery.
  • Provided guidance on university systems and administrative processes.

Reception Assistant

Sono Global Holdings
Pretoria
11.2025 - 02.2026
  • Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
  • Welcomed visitors at the front desk, providing immediate assistance and directing them to appropriate contacts.
  • Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
  • Handled mail and deliveries, distributing correspondences promptly to staff and managing outgoing post.

Mentor

Fuller Hall Residence
Cape Town
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided mentorship and administrative support within the residence community.
  • Maintained records of meetings, communications, and student concerns for reporting purposes.
  • Acted as a liaison between students and residence leadership, ensuring issues were documented and resolved efficiently.
  • Assisted with organising meetings, communications, and residence coordination activities.

Administrative Assistant

Lux Energy Solutions
Pretoria
12.2022 - 02.2023

• Managed office administration tasks including filing, data capturing, and document organisation

• Coordinated scheduling of meetings and internal operations to support team collaboration.

Managed diary for senior staff, scheduling meetings and appointments to maximise efficiency.

Assisted team by performing various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

  • • Addressed client queries and ensured professional communication to enhance client satisfaction.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, placing orders to avoid shortages and maintain operational flow.
  • Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
  • Scanned new documentation into system and classified data using standard codes.
  • Organised fair access to office facilities, resources and supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology & Social Development

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, WC
12-2026

Skills

  • Event coordination
  • Event logistics
  • Customer service skills
  • Admin support
  • Process coordination
  • Stakeholder support
  • Documentation management
  • Administrative reporting
  • Digital proficiency
  • Google Workspace expertise
  • Excel and Word
  • Database management
  • Time management
  • Quick learning ability
  • Effective communication
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Cost management

Custom

  • Administrative & Operational Support
  • Documentation management and structured record keeping
  • Process coordination and workflow organisation
  • Administrative reporting and communication
  • Stakeholder coordination and support
  • Financial Administration Skills
  • Spreadsheet tracking and data accuracy
  • Basic financial record management
  • Invoice and documentation verification
  • Numerical accuracy and reconciliation awareness
  • Digital Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Workspace
  • Administrative database management
  • Ability to learn quickly

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
sepedi
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • mentor
  • top 10 academic achiever

Interests

  • reading
  • content creation
  • fitness & wellness
  • networking and meeting new people
  • community engagement

Timeline

Chairperson

Independent Electoral Committee (IEC)
01.2026 - 04.2026

Orientation Leader

University of Cape Town
01.2026 - 02.2026

Reception Assistant

Sono Global Holdings
11.2025 - 02.2026

Mentor

Fuller Hall Residence
01.2024 - 01.2025

Administrative Assistant

Lux Energy Solutions
12.2022 - 02.2023

Event Hostess (part-time)

Rimac Events
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology & Social Development

University of Cape Town
Shalcome Maremela