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Vuwani Ratombo

Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Wethuzaconsulting, enhancing office productivity through expert office management and payroll administration. Spearheaded successful contract negotiations and technology implementations, demonstrating exceptional project management and interpersonal skills. Achieved significant cost optimizations and efficiency improvements, underscoring a commitment to excellence and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

Wethuzaconsulting
Edenvale
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
  • Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management.
  • Compiled statistical data from various sources for analysis.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers to optimize costs and efficiency.
  • Prepared presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Oversaw inventory management, including ordering office supplies and equipment maintenance.
  • Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
  • Implemented new software and technology solutions to enhance office productivity.
  • Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
  • Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Monitored budget expenditures and prepared financial reports for review by management.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Assisted with budget preparation and tracking of expenses.
  • Answered telephones to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.

Secretary's Assistant

Progressive youth foundation
Johannesburg
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately analyzing and managing customer orders and invoices for various Fortune 500 companies.
  • Performed data entry tasks into software programs such as Excel spreadsheets or Access databases.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Responded quickly and accurately to inquiries from internal customers regarding procedures or policies.
  • Ordered office supplies when needed.
  • Assisted with special projects assigned by the secretary or management team members.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
  • Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
  • Coordinated catering services for various functions, including sales trainings and department meetings.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
  • Managed calendars of multiple executives and managers simultaneously ensuring that all deadlines were met in a timely fashion.
  • Scheduled appointments and meetings for the secretary.
  • Answered and screened incoming calls for the secretary.

Health Promotion Officer

Department of Health
Soweto
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Developed partnerships with schools, businesses, churches, and civic groups to promote healthier communities.
  • Maintained records of program activities for reporting purposes.
  • Educated healthcare professionals on the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles among their patients.
  • Attended professional development opportunities related to public health promotion principles.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate community-wide initiatives related to health promotion.
  • Monitored program implementation progress and evaluated outcomes of all programs conducted.
  • Prepared and implemented budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing and maintenance plans.

HR Assistant

Nado Engineering
Ekurhuleni
04.2017 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
  • General office maintenance.
  • Keep sharing suppliers invoices.
  • Managing fuel and purchase requisitions.
  • Managing director diaries.
  • Booking venues for company functions.

Education

National Diploma - Human Resource Management

Central Johannesburg College
Johannesburg
11-2024

Matric Certificate -

Azwifarwi High School
Thohoyandou
11-2012

Graduate Certificate - Health Promotion

Mpilo Royal College
Johannesburg

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Office management
  • Flexible schedule
  • Project management
  • Office administration
  • Mail handling
  • Database management
  • MS office
  • Orientation and training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrator

Wethuzaconsulting
01.2023 - Current

Secretary's Assistant

Progressive youth foundation
08.2021 - 01.2023

Health Promotion Officer

Department of Health
02.2020 - 10.2021

HR Assistant

Nado Engineering
04.2017 - 08.2021

National Diploma - Human Resource Management

Central Johannesburg College

Matric Certificate -

Azwifarwi High School

Graduate Certificate - Health Promotion

Mpilo Royal College

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