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Yenthusheko Cretacious Mashila

Yenthusheko Cretacious Mashila

Randburg,Gauteng

Summary

Customer service manager with background in service leadership roles. Coordinates daily operations through strategic staff and resource planning. Knowledgeable about industry trends and focused on remaining ahead of competitors by proactively meeting evolving consumer demands.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer service manager

Eskom
Johannesburg, Gauteng
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date activity records for reliable reporting and analysis.
  • Implemented personal development programmes to enhance staff capabilities and satisfaction.
  • Received and resolved customer complaints escalated by staff.
  • Maintained excellent health and safety standards for continued compliance.
  • Recruited high-performing, reliable staff for improved team productivity.
  • Established bespoke quantitative models, developing strategic intent into quantifiable process improvements.
  • Monitored processes and procedures, making sure that the company met compliance regulations.

Customer relations supervisor

Eskom
Vereeniging, Gauteng
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • Scheduled staff and delegated assignments to adequately cover operational and project requirements.
  • Set office policies and procedures to keep team members coordinated.
  • Conducted individual appraisals, set KPI targets, and devised professional development plans to improve staff performance.
  • Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
  • Developed and implemented work plans and budgets to include appropriate strategies, activities, timelines and performance indicators for supporting community development.

Project assistant

Eskom
Randfontein, Gauteng
09.2017 - 10.2019
  • Coordinated statistical data analysis, design and information flow.
  • Trained external customers on SMART metering usage
  • Ensured client satisfaction by acting as main point of contact, providing regular reporting and project updates.
  • Managed client expectations by ensuring clear, accurate definition of project scope.
  • Minimised project risk by identifying potential issues and developing appropriate contingency plans.

Customer service agent

Eskom
Randfontein, Gauteng
06.2013 - 09.2017


  • Acted as first point of contact for customer issues and queries.
  • Delivered consistently excellent customer service to guarantee positive company experiences.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in line with company guidelines and within target timeframes.
  • Assisted customers with billing queries and enquiries
  • Maintained a positive relationship between Eskom and its customers
  • Advised customers on efficient electricity usage and safety tips

Senior clerk

Eskom
Nigel, Gauteng
03.2010 - 05.2013
  • Maintained excellent client satisfaction by providing professional, courteous customer service.
  • Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
  • Kept adequate office supplies on hand to support staff and business requirements.
  • Supported executive leadership and office staff in managing operational workflow.

Data Capturer

Standard Bank of Southern Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
08.2009 - 02.2010
  • Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintained office files in both electronic and hard copies.
  • Processed cards applications

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business Management

MANCOSA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
07.2023 -

Post graduate diploma - Project management

MANCOSA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2019 - 12.2020

BCom Degree - Business management

UNISA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2017 - 06.2018

Higher National Diploma - Marketing

VUT
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
01.2003 - 06.2007

Skills

  • Sales strategies
  • Customer relations
  • Personnel training and development
  • Effective problem solver
  • Employee management
  • Customer service
  • Negotiation expert
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • SAP and ERP system knowledge
  • Adherence to high customer service standards
  • Technical support
  • Call centre operations
  • Budgeting and reporting
  • Research and due diligence
  • Process improvement specialist
  • Performance management
  • Inter-department collaboration

Languages

English
Native
Afrikaans
Elementary
IsiZulu
Fluent
Xitsonga
Native
Sesotho
Fluent

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Business Management

MANCOSA
07.2023 -

Customer service manager

Eskom
04.2022 - Current

Customer relations supervisor

Eskom
11.2019 - 03.2022

Post graduate diploma - Project management

MANCOSA
02.2019 - 12.2020

Project assistant

Eskom
09.2017 - 10.2019

BCom Degree - Business management

UNISA
01.2017 - 06.2018

Customer service agent

Eskom
06.2013 - 09.2017

Senior clerk

Eskom
03.2010 - 05.2013

Data Capturer

Standard Bank of Southern Africa
08.2009 - 02.2010

Higher National Diploma - Marketing

VUT
01.2003 - 06.2007
Yenthusheko Cretacious Mashila