Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
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SPHUMELELE MHLONGO

SPHUMELELE MHLONGO

Database Administrator
Durban,KZN

Summary

Experienced individual providing high-quality administrative support to various departments. Highly organized and detail-oriented with great multitasking and task prioritization skills.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Assistant: Order Processing

National Stationary
10.2025 - 01.2026

Order Processing/Capturing/Checking Pricing
 Hotkey - Westpack, Game, Makro, Builders, TAL, Pick n Pay, and other Head Office generated
orders including export orders.
 Process electronic orders received from customers and/or sales representatives
 Request purchase orders from the sales team where not received.
 Request authorisation numbers from customers before invoicing UMS, Shield, BEC, OK Group, Spar
KZN and any new requirement from a customer.
 First order processing relating to any new and ongoing projects.
 EG: New process for Boxer first orders
 Boxer order checks to avoid duplications
 Process COD’s by sending proforma invoice for payment and follow up with all relevant
stakeholders.
 Queries and liaising with Accounts department on overdue accounts before orders can be invoiced.
 Updating pickslips where necessary and obtaining approval from Sales management team (E.g.,
Specials/ Deals/ Bespoke pricing, and add on’s).
 Correcting and/or amending of pickslips when needed – ensuring pricing remains correct.
 BTS order processing
 sales@natstat order monitoring
 Ensuring official purchase orders are received and checked against pickslip.
 Order follow ups.
 First line of contact for communicating and resolving issues identified on orders with customers.
 Processing of customer quotations from sales team and NS mailbox.
 Process staff orders.
 Back up for order tracking when required.
Customer portal monitoring
 Daily checks on various customer portals for orders

Office Administration
 Answering switchboard, transferring calls, taking messages
 Daily Monitoring of the NS Mailbox
 Weekly batched reports to sales team
 Printing weekly concise for Reps (Monday to Wednesday) as well as ad hoc requests
 General office administration
 Cross functional department assistance when needed.
 Back up for credit processing
 Back up to sales administration
 Back up to invoicing
 Promo/deal monitoring and amending of pickslips when necessary
 Ordering of office consumables and follow ups
 Ordering of stationery for office
General
 Fleet management admin assistance
 General assistance between the various teams and Senior Management
 Assistance with annual/bi-annual stock take

Database Administrator

Meridian Group
11.2021 - 10.2025
  • Oversaw portal data management tasks to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
  • Executed data processing operations to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Managed call cycle maintenance and execution for optimal operational performance.
  • Conducted ad hoc data collection and maintained reporting standards to support decision-making.
  • Maintained store information to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Administered systems and programs to enhance operational capabilities.
  • Provided general administrative support to the Client Services and Operations departments.

Client Services Assistant (JDE)- Trax

Meridian Group
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Facilitated the overall functioning of the Trax application and system, including app usage, representative changes, and store modifications.
  • Served as the first line of support for users of the Trax application, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
  • Generated Trax reporting and ensured compliance with internal standards.

Client Services Admin Assistant

Meridian Group
03.2018 - 10.2020
  • Executed data processing by identifying and rectifying data errors.
  • Conducted checks on store payments submissions to ensure compliance.
  • Handled ad-hoc duties and queries promptly and effectively.
  • Reviewed and approved photos on the Business Manager system daily for accuracy.
  • Performed manual capture of call forms on the SparInc system as necessary.
  • Managed call forms, ensuring that any input errors are promptly deleted from the system.
  • Compiled execution and compliance reports by extracting information from the system to create progression/status reports as per Client Services managers' specifications.
  • Delivered general administrative support to the Client Services team as required.
  • Oversaw Duracell POS ordering, stock on-hand reporting, and transfers in conjunction with team requirements.
  • Assisted in report building and creation of photo albums as needed.

Education

National Diploma - Marketing Management

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa
11.2015

Skills

Sales support

References

  • Pam, Sosibo, Client Services Snr Data Analyst, 0614958548, Meridian Group
  • Sanele, Vilakazi, KZN Regional Manager, 0723404390, Meridian Group

Certification

NQF Level 5, Wholesale and Retail, Generic Management

Timeline

Operations Assistant: Order Processing

National Stationary
10.2025 - 01.2026

Database Administrator

Meridian Group
11.2021 - 10.2025

Client Services Assistant (JDE)- Trax

Meridian Group
03.2021 - 03.2022

Client Services Admin Assistant

Meridian Group
03.2018 - 10.2020

National Diploma - Marketing Management

Mangosuthu University of Technology
SPHUMELELE MHLONGODatabase Administrator