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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Driverslicense
Languages
References
Timeline
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Zanele Jennifer Sijila

Customer Service Representative
Cape Town,Western Cape
Zanele Jennifer Sijila

Summary

Professional and knowledgeable office clerk offering several years of experience in administrative support and customer service. Highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

SAMWUMED
Cape Town

Back Office Clerk
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed inventory control tasks, maintaining accurate stock levels to avoid shortages or overstock situations
  • Supported accounting department in generating accurate financial reports through timely data entry and reconciliation tasks
  • Developed comprehensive training materials to onboard new team members quickly while maintaining quality standards within back office functions
  • Improved workflow efficiency by proactively identifying bottlenecks in back-office processes and suggesting actionable solutions
  • Increased operational efficiency by automating routine tasks using advanced software tools such as Excel macros or database queries
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software applications as needed, staying current with evolving technology trends within back-office environment
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures
  • Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects
  • Assisted human resources department in managing employee records, facilitating smooth onboarding processes for new hires
  • Optimized document storage system by digitizing paper-based records, reducing physical storage space requirements and improving retrieval times
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations, conducting regular audits on internal procedures

Denis EOH (Gems)

Service Desk Agent

Job overview

  • Receiving & Handling 80 agent queries of Service Providers as well as Gems Scheme Members
  • Making sure that all calls are effectively handled to obtain quality
  • Addressed user customer service concerns and decided when to escalate problems to specialist team members
  • Improved team collaboration, actively participating in regular meetings and sharing knowledge on best practices
  • Entered service tickets into incident tracking system to facilitate faster problem identification and resolution
  • Proactively sought feedback from customers, using information gathered to identify areas of improvement in service quality or delivery
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving technical issues and providing clear solutions
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, achieving top ratings for customer satisfaction and issue resolution times
  • Improved team collaboration, actively participating in regular meetings and sharing knowledge on best practices.
  • Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.

South African Social Security Agency

Grant Administrator

Job overview

  • Over 100 Data Capturing of Raw Data Files Coming From Local Offices
  • Retrieving of various social grant files and loose correspondence that are Requested by SASSA local Offices
  • Quality assurance of social grant files coming from local offices
  • Booking in and out of social grant files and accurate filling of social grants Files from local Offices Retrieving it when it's requested by local offices
  • Capture files that are going to be destructed
  • Interacting with applicants of social grants and assisting them with applications and process at large
  • Improved organizational success rate with securing grants through comprehensive proposal writing and editing
  • Served as liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure mutual understanding of expectations related to funded projects
  • Supported professional development within organization by sharing best practices in grants management with colleagues
  • Proactively identified potential problems or areas of concern within grant projects, working with program staff to develop appropriate solutions and mitigate risks Reason for Leaving: Contract Ended.
  • Proactively identified potential problems or areas of concern within grant projects, working with program staff to develop appropriate solutions and mitigate risks
  • Supported professional development within the organization by sharing best practices in grants management with colleagues

Fusion Outsourcing Company

Customer Service Agent

Job overview

  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services
  • Maintained high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, ensuring positive experiences
  • Demonstrated empathy in handling difficult situations, fostering trust and loyalty among customers
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering function
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions

Reason for Leaving: Resigned for personal reasons.

Education

Awona Empowerment Technologies (Professional Institution)
King Williams Town

End User Computing from End User Computing
01.2010 - 07.2010

University Overview

Subjects: Ms Word, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Access, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook, Internet

Xolani Senior Secondary School (Secondary High School)

Senior Certificate

University Overview

Subjects: Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Economics, Business Economics

South African Social Security Agency
Cape Town, South Africa

No Degree from Job Training
04.2001 - 2014.05

University Overview

Claims Processing Training

University Overview

Skills

Driverslicense

Driverslicense
Learners Licence, 05/18/24

Languages

Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
Zulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
isiXhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

References

References
  • Nobubele Fata, Team Leader: SAMWUMED, 076 050 7519, 021 492 2285, nfata@samwumed.org
  • Mr.Mzolisi Nazo, Manager: (South African Social Security Agency), 0846834852, nazom@Sassa.gov.za
  • Khanya Balfour, Supervisor: Denis EOH GEMS, 0731539212, khanya.balfour@denis.co.za

Timeline

Back Office Clerk
SAMWUMED
09.2016 - Current
Awona Empowerment Technologies (Professional Institution)
End User Computing from End User Computing
01.2010 - 07.2010
South African Social Security Agency
No Degree from Job Training
04.2001 - 2014.05
Service Desk Agent
Denis EOH (Gems)
Grant Administrator
South African Social Security Agency
Customer Service Agent
Fusion Outsourcing Company
Xolani Senior Secondary School (Secondary High School)
Senior Certificate
2000.05
Claims Processing Training
2016.05
Zanele Jennifer SijilaCustomer Service Representative