Vidonia Prinsloo
Technical Assistant
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Proven Technical Assistant at Auto-X, adept in database management and fostering effective communication, significantly enhanced operational efficiency and data integrity. Leveraged creative thinking and meticulous attention to detail to streamline project execution and improve compliance, demonstrating a strong work ethic and adaptability across administrative functions.
Experienced Technical Assistant successful handling problems and determining optimal solutions. Good documentation and reporting skills with solid understanding of customer, team and vendor relations.
Quality-driven and goal-focused with strong research, planning and problem-solving abilities. Gifted in being a technical knowledge base, organizing workflow and improving processes.
Capable professional offering 19 years of expertise. Known for collaborating effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds and working hard in rigorous environments. Well-versed in navigation, equipment maintenance and transmission monitoring.
Detail-oriented Administrative Assistance performs with great efficiency in high-pressure situations. Executes routine maintenance and repair work on submarines. Offering 19 years experience combined with superior work ethic and commitment to achieving team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Assistant
Auto-X
Port Elizabeth
01.2015 - Current
- Creates new Master records, Routing, Bills of Materials on SAP
- Maintains Master records, Routings and Bills of Materials and activate changes
- Analyses Master records, Routings and Bills of Materials for integrity and accuracy.
- Assisting the respective plants with extension of master data.
- Trouble shoots master data, Routings and Bills of Materialsto proactively identify processing costs or repair discrepancies.
- General data processing, daily capturing and assistance in administrative matters related to production.
- Participates in assigned training with objective to enchance personal development, as well as the upgrade or work methods and skills.
- Updating of Vendor records.
- Dealing with suppliers to receive updated information to stay on the database.
- Responsible for scanning information to be corrected on SAP. SAP super user in MM.
- Label developing – Assists with development and maintenance of battery labels specifications
- Coordinates prototyping, approval and final labels and the release process in collaboration with suppliers.
- Operates within controls and procedure in order the ensure integrity
- Identify and reports risks or areas of concern to management within own department and area of responsibility
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures.
- Controls documentation to ensure easy access, traceability and comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Maintains effective working relationships with customers both internal and external.
- Identifies and solves problems creatively with a high level of integrity.
- Liaises with personnel to obtain required information and administrative material.
Project Administrative Assistant
Willard Batteries - Auto-X
Port Elizabeth
02.2009 - Current
- Optimized knowledge sharing within the team by maintaining a well-organized electronic filing system accessible to all relevant parties involved in a particular project endeavor.
- Implemented document control procedures, reducing errors and improving overall work accuracy across the team.
- Streamlined communication between team members, resulting in smoother project execution and timely completion.
- Ensured prompt resolution of issues by liaising with appropriate internal departments or external partners when required.
- Provided administrative support during internal and external audits, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with the required standards.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Maintenance of filing records of development projects
- Maintenance of test specifications for batteries and associated components
- Maintenance of test records of outsourced development projects
- Processing of Bills of Material, Item masters and records of changes made to the Product Database in Mapics.
- Maintenance of the RFQ system for OE/other contracts
- Maintenance of product brochures and specifications
- Specifications and Maintenance of battery label requirements Maintenance of departmental quality systems Technical projects
- General typing and assistance in administrative matters
- Network within Willard in order to promote interdepartmental cohesion in projects.
- Publication of project related bulletins to keep company informed of product changes.
Automotive Factory Administrative Assistant
Willard Batteries - Changed to Auto-X
01.2006 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Compile and issue daily production reports & Updating the Automotive boards with the following information:
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Daily Production Graph, Waste Graphs, Utilities, Weekly attendance Graph, QC update, Daily performance data, Daily absentess.
- Weekly put absentees names on notice boards • Weekly absentees graph
- Keep record of production machinery downtime on a daily basis and submitting a monthly report to my superior.
- Updating head count on a monthly basis
- Assisting in updating performances charts on a daily basis (Planning)
- Report on total batteries build on daily basis • Filling in leave forms
- Typing all minutes of cases for HR department
- Assisting in data input for stock count on daily and monthly basis
- Facilitate the sale of LS90 batteries.
- Updating green slips
- Process purchase orders for Procurement department
- Compile daily average weight reports for DC Components
- Supply Chargeroom with flag battery stickers
- Processing Purchase requisitions on the Mapics system for Procurement department.
Education
No Degree - Human Resources Management
PE College
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 02.2025 - 05.2025
Skills
Customer assistance
Database management
Document processing
Operating systems
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Time management abilities
Team building
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Task prioritization
Continuous improvement
Self motivation
Attention to detail
Reliability
Customer service
Strong work ethic
Creative thinking
Works Well Under Pressure
Work scheduling
Materials management
Critical thinking
Operations support
Family time , Gyming, Swimming, Shopping
I love spending time with my husband and 3 girls. We love travelling.
My husband and myself gym everyday to keep us healthy and have a clear mindset.
Swimming - i have just learned to swim so i'm still a beginner but love the water.
Timeline
No Degree - Human Resources Management
PE College
02.2025 - 05.2025
Technical Assistant
Auto-X
01.2015 - Current
Project Administrative Assistant
Willard Batteries - Auto-X
02.2009 - Current
Automotive Factory Administrative Assistant
Willard Batteries - Changed to Auto-X
01.2006 - Current
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