Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Administration position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administration Intern
Department Of Higher Education And Training
08.2023 - Current
Ensured timely delivery of correspondence through proper mail handling procedures and efficient distribution practices within the organization.
Provided valuable assistance in research projects, gathering data, compiling results, and presenting findings to relevant parties.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously without compromising on quality or accuracy.
Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Dealing with queries on the phone and by email.
Project initiation and Management.
Arranging appointments and record events in the diary.
Assisting the Deputy Director with writing the proposals, technical evaluations and also the admin compliance.
Monitoring and the attendance and cancellation of meetings.
Enhanced interdepartmental communication by scheduling meetings and preparing agendas for team discussions.
Expedited document processing by effectively utilizing scanning, photocopying, and printing equipment as needed.
Managed inventory of office supplies, ensuring consistent availability of necessary items for daily operations.
Collaborated with colleagues on special projects, contributing ideas and strategies for successful implementation.
Transfer calls to the relevant people.
Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
Administrative Assistant Intern
University of Venda
01.2023 - 07.2023
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information through proper handling of documents and correspondence.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Received and screened incoming calls, emails and visitors and alerted administrative manager to priority matters.
Managed incoming and outgoing mail and packages to facilitate prompt delivery and receipt.
Facilitate institutional planning, Quality Assurance and Management information Systems policies.
Sending the calendar invites for meetings.
Facilitation of strategic plans. Verifying of qualifications with CHE (Council on Higher Education).
Verifying Qualifications with SAQA (South Africa Qualification Authority).
Enhanced team communication by responding to internal requests and inquiries in timely manner.
Set up meetings and conference calls.
Education
Honours in Public Administration - Public Administration
University of Venda
Thohoyandou, Limpopo
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Administration - Public Administration
University of Venda
Thohoyandou, Limpopo
01.2018 - 01.2021
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate -
Malamulele Secondary School
Limpopo
01.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
File Organization
Report Preparation
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Writing and verbal communication skills
Analytical Skills
Research skills
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xitsonga
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sesotho
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tshivenda
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Netball
Hiking
REFERENCES
Mr Kholofelo Kgaphola (Deputy Director)
012 943 3234/083 418 2538
Kgaphola.K@dhet.gov.za
Department of Higher Education
Mr Netshifhefhe (Head of the Department)
082 509 3367
Lufuno.Netshifhefhe@univen.ac.za
University of Venda
Dr E Mahole (Lecturer)
0159628145 / 0736446301
Ephraim.Mahole@univen.ac.za
University of Venda
Prof M.J Mafunisa (Supervisor)
0827674503
johnmafunisa@univen.ac.za
University of Venda
Timeline
Administration Intern
Department Of Higher Education And Training
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant Intern
University of Venda
01.2023 - 07.2023
Honours in Public Administration - Public Administration
University of Venda
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Administration - Public Administration
University of Venda
01.2018 - 01.2021
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate -
Malamulele Secondary School
01.2012 - 12.2016
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