Tarsha Rhode
111 Kersboom Bonteheuwel Cape Town
Summary
An organised and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Ability to adapt to any working environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Legal Secretary
Visagie Vos Attorneys
Cape Town
04.2025 - Current
- Assists in administering deceased estates alongside the Attorney, providing clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient settling of an estate.
- This involves tasks like reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court, preparing legal documentation, and managing the estate's closing.
- Filing on behalf of directors and attorneys.
- Contacting institutions for billing payments and claims to the estate.
- Ensuring payment from the estate for taxes, owed money, and to the estate.
- Courier documents to the Magistrate Court and various institutions.
- Place advertisements in the newspaper and the Government Gazette to declare death.
- Correspondence via email to various institutions.
- Scanning and making copies.
Unemployment Youth Representative
City of Cape Town - Sub Council 5
Cape Town
02.2025 - 03.2025
- As the Unemployment Youth Representative, I assisted the Community Developer of Bonteheuwel in capturing the unemployment data.
- Communicated with unemployed youth on email and WhatsApp.
- Coordinated events to enhance the employment of youth.
Executive Assistant to the CEO Intern
BSI South Africa
Cape Town
05.2024 - 11.2024
- As an Executive Assistant Intern to the Group CEO, I efficiently managed the CEO's scheduling, diary, and filing systems, ensuring seamless coordination of appointments and deadlines.
- I handled complex scheduling, calendar management, and travel arrangements for the CEO and guests.
- My role required preparing reports, presentations, and briefs, as well as drafting, reviewing, and sending communications on behalf of the CEO.
- I also organized and prepared for meetings by gathering necessary documents and responding to phone calls, messages, and emails with professionalism.
- Beyond executive support, I contributed to student enrollment processes, generating student numbers, and printing certificates.
- Additionally, I assisted at reception, handling calls and client inquiries.
- I played a role in project and property management, including office relocations and liaising with agents and clients for new office changes.
- My ability to multitask and prioritize made me a valuable asset in ensuring operational efficiency.
Management Assistant Intern
College of Cape Town
Cape Town
01.2023 - 04.2024
- As a Management Assistant Intern at College of Cape Town (Crawford Campus), I played a key administrative role in supporting student services and office operations.
- My responsibilities included contacting students for CVs and attendance registers, typing spreadsheets for stipend verification, and handling leave forms and payment allocations for interns.
- I efficiently managed email correspondence with students and external stakeholders, coordinated contract management and student signings, and provided switchboard and reception support by answering student inquiries.
- Additionally, I was responsible for printing, scanning, filing, and typing letters for the manager.
- I also took meeting minutes, managed inventory requests, and ensured smooth day-to-day operations through effective administrative support.
- My ability to multitask and maintain accurate records contributed to the overall efficiency of the department.
Education
Management Assistant - National Diploma - 3 Years
College of Cape Town
Cape Town07-2025
Virtual Assistant -
Educourse
01.2025
Skills
- Project management
- Legal documentation
- Calendar management
- Microsoft Proficient
- Administrative support
- Effective communication
- Typing 50 words per minute
- Professional writing
- File management
- Microsoft Office and Outlook proficiency
References
- Mr. C. Fredericks, Work Placement Officer at the College of Cape Town, +27 83 570 6575, cfredericks@cct.edu.za
- Mr. T. Mabika, Group CEO of BSI South Africa, 079 256 5892, tafadzwa@bsisa.co.za
- Mr. S. Africa, Community Developer of Sub-Council 5, City of Cape Town, 0786013977, Shahied.Africa@westerncape.gov.za
Timeline
Junior Legal Secretary
Visagie Vos Attorneys
04.2025 - Current
Unemployment Youth Representative
City of Cape Town - Sub Council 5
02.2025 - 03.2025
Executive Assistant to the CEO Intern
BSI South Africa
05.2024 - 11.2024
Management Assistant Intern
College of Cape Town
01.2023 - 04.2024
Management Assistant - National Diploma - 3 Years
College of Cape Town
Virtual Assistant -
Educourse