Zuleika Phumlile Letswele
Executive Assistant To The CEO And Coordinator
Paulshof
Summary
I am a young black professional with 12 years of experience spanning Private Equity, Finance, SOE, Logistics, Mining, and Engineering industries. My career has equipped me with valuable interpersonal and technical skills including: Adaptability, Ethical Standards, Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Independence and Judgment, Continuous Learning, Confidentiality, and Technical Proficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the joint CEO and Projects Coordinator
4 Arrows Mining and Engineering
12.2021
- Facilitating with opening new companies that form part of the group; Coordination of projects that have been formed under the group; Ensuring all company related documents are kept up to date; Completing tender documents for applications; Working with the auditors and tax consultants to ensure that the CEO tax related matters are up to date; Conducting sector research related to operations in order to obtain the latest strategies; Providing office management and assistance to the CEO, CFO and executive staff; Drafting company proposals for financing applications and investment opportunities; Property administration for the company's property portfolio; Drafting legal agreements, loan, joint venture and amendment agreements; Client engagement.
Trustee and Administrator for the MCT Foundation
01.2021
- I am one of the Trustees for the MCT Foundation as well as the project and admin manager
- Our core mission at The MCT Foundation is to champion the development of gifted individuals and less privileged communities by offering equal opportunities solely based on their professional skills
- Since inception of the foundation we have sponsored a number of bursaries, we currently sponsor a soccer team, and assisted with home renovations for the less privileged; among of other contributions
- My role is to ensure that all the objectives of the foundation are met, as well as liaise with doners, applicants and sponsors to ensure that all our programs are successful.
Administration Manager in Logistics and the CEO Office
Simeka Infrastructure and Services (Pty) Ltd
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Giving Support and assistance with development for specific company projects within all departments; Fleet and Cashflow Management; Performance analysis; Conducting sector research related to operations in order to obtain the latest strategies; Manage fleet administrators; overseeing diesel control and revenue management; Maintain and expand relationships with current suppliers and customers with a view to generating potential deals; Administration - Logistics weekly report; logistics monthly report; MANCO, monthly report; Ad hoc board report; Allocation of invoices and payment collections on time; Strategy planning to assist in mitigating risk.
Cooperate Social Investment Member
01.2019 - 10.2021
- I served as the Corporate Communicator of the CSI Board for Simeka Holdings and Capital (Pty) Ltd
- The objective for this initiative was to effectively help under privileged youths that came from broken homes in and around the city
- During my time serving as a Board member, we funded over 12 youths with university bursaries and put 10 girls in boarding school, in order for them to have the best education to enable them to have access to institutions of higher education and ultimately better life opportunities.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Simeka Infrastructure and Services (Pty) Ltd
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Accurate reporting information; Maintaining confidential information; Provide office management and assistance to the CEO; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO; Compiling research packs for potential projects; Consolidating tender packs for submission; Ensuring that all compliance regulations are met; Accurately reporting on portfolio performance to the CEO; Maintain office business systems for the team; Managing projects on the CEO's behalf; Ensuring every submission requested by stakeholders is completed on time; Time management for the whole team; Ensuring the CEO's administration matters are up to date e.g
- YPO subscriptions etc.
System Analyst
Meando Financial Services
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Data capturing and data installation; System maintenance, testing and evaluation; Ensuring accurate reports are generated; Financial Reporting; General assistant to the Manger; Policy administration and client liaison; Deployment; System auditing.
Intern Administrator- Human Capital (Learning and Development)
Industrial Development Corporation
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Bookkeeping; General Administration; Invoice Management; Assisting Project Manager; Data capturing; Office Management; Minute Taking; Client Liaison; Training facilitation and Events coordination.
Education
Short Course: Development Finance - Fundamentals Programme -
University of Stellenbosch - Business School Executive Development
Higher Certificate in Business Administration - undefined
Milpark Business School
Diploma: Financial Information Systems - undefined
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Registered. Prepping for the Certification in Cyber Security exam. - undefined
ISC2
Skills
Administrative Support
Executive Support
Office Management
Information confidentiality
Calendar Management
Customer Service
Schedule Management
Office Administration
Travel Coordination
Business Administration
Meticulous attention to detail
Expense Reporting
Strong Problem Solver
Staff Management
Project Oversight
Invoice Processing
Project Planning
Software Knowledge
Microsoft Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Effective Communication
Professionalism
Organizational Skills
Workflow Improvements
Executive Schedule Management
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Excellent Communication
Team Coordination
Languages
English (Proficient)
siSwati (Mother Tongue)
isiZulu (Proficient)
Afrikaans
isiXhosa
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the joint CEO and Projects Coordinator
4 Arrows Mining and Engineering
12.2021
Trustee and Administrator for the MCT Foundation
01.2021
Administration Manager in Logistics and the CEO Office
Simeka Infrastructure and Services (Pty) Ltd
12.2020 - 10.2021
Cooperate Social Investment Member
01.2019 - 10.2021
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Simeka Infrastructure and Services (Pty) Ltd
09.2017 - 12.2020
System Analyst
Meando Financial Services
02.2016 - 08.2017
Intern Administrator- Human Capital (Learning and Development)
Industrial Development Corporation
04.2012 - 01.2014
Short Course: Development Finance - Fundamentals Programme -
University of Stellenbosch - Business School Executive Development
Higher Certificate in Business Administration - undefined
Milpark Business School
Diploma: Financial Information Systems - undefined
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Registered. Prepping for the Certification in Cyber Security exam. - undefined
ISC2