Thobane Donald Kobo
Rustenburg,North West
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in documentation practices and organizational coordination. Offering strong organizational and communication skills, with background in administrative support. Knowledgeable about handling documentation, coordinating schedules, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ready to use and develop analytical abilities, project management skills, and financial acumen in administrative role. Enthusiastic with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10050
10050
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chauffeur/Messanger
Phalane Trading and Projects
Rustenburg, South Africa
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Coordinated delivery schedules to ensure timely arrival of important documents.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for optimal performance.
- Documented delivery confirmations and maintained accurate records of transport activities.
- Conducted routine vehicle checks, ensuring optimal performance.
- Promoted company reputation for punctuality, cleanliness, reliability, and professionalism.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local routes for expedited journeys.
- Render an effective driving service base.
- Ensure vehicle security and maintenance.
- Render administrative and messenger services, including collecting and dispatching of documents and any other item as directed.
- Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicles and goods handled.
- Maintain the vehicle distribution board.
- Work irregular hours.
Grant Administrator
SASSA
, South Africa
08.2016 - 11.2022
- They provide frontline assistance to grant applicants and beneficiaries, responding to inquiries via phone, email, or in person. This includes helping beneficiaries understand different grant types, payment dates, and the appeals process.
- Verifying applicants' eligibility, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, and processing grant applications efficiently.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive tracking systems for funding submissions and outcomes.
- Reviewed budget proposals and financial reports to ensure alignment with grant objectives and guidelines.
- Render general clerical support duties.
- Facilitated communication between grant recipients and management to address concerns and provide support.
- Managed grant application processes, ensuring thorough compliance with funder guidelines.
- Traveling to communities to assist clients who cannot easily reach SASSA offices, ensuring that services are accessible to all beneficiaries.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education -
North View High School
South AfricaNVQ Level 1 - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
Central Johannesburg College
Johannesburg, GautengNVQ Level 1 - CCNA Discovery: Networking
Central Johannesburg College
Johannesburg, GautengNVQ Level 1 - CCNA Discovery: ISP
Central Johannesburg College
Johannesburg, GautengNVQ Level 1 - CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing & Switching in Enterprise
Central Johannesburg College
Johannesburg, GautengSkills
- Documentation practices
- Organizational coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Policy and procedure development
- Data protection
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Numeracy skills
- Planning and Organizing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Gym
- Hiking
References
- Name: Keorapetse Marobe
Relationship: Colleague
Contact Number: 067 225 5073
- Name: Simon Phalane
Relationship: Phalane Trading and Projects
Contact Number: 067 225 5073
- Name: Josephine Manaka
Relationship: SASSA District Manager
Contact Number: 067 225 5073
Timeline
Chauffeur/Messanger
Phalane Trading and Projects
09.2023 - 11.2025
Grant Administrator
SASSA
08.2016 - 11.2022
Certificate of Higher Education -
North View High School
NVQ Level 1 - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
Central Johannesburg College
NVQ Level 1 - CCNA Discovery: Networking
Central Johannesburg College
NVQ Level 1 - CCNA Discovery: ISP
Central Johannesburg College
NVQ Level 1 - CCNA Discovery: Introducing Routing & Switching in Enterprise
Central Johannesburg College