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Zweli Matshate

Chloorkop, Edenvale,South Africa

Summary

A reliable and detail - oriented travel administrator with 2+ years of experience providing administrative support to CEO and EX CO team of 6 including board members. Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage calendars and ensure efficient communication. Possess excellent organizational and multitasking skills , with strong commitment to provide the highest level of customer service.

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in operational efficiency and executive support, complemented by technical proficiency and leadership assistance. Demonstrates exceptional a sense of urgency, fostering collaborative relationships and knowledge sharing.

Adept at tour planning with geographical expertise, consistently motivated by deadlines to deliver results with professional integrity. Career aspirations include leveraging skills to enhance organisational success and drive strategic initiatives.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Travel Administrator EXCO

Famous Brands
Midrand, Gauteng
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Serve as the trusted interface between Ex Co and the broader organisation, managing sensitive communications and ensuring alignment of priorities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional inputs for strategic meetings, reviews, and executive deliverables.
  • Manage the complex calendars of Ex Co members, aligning schedules with strategic priorities.
  • Organize Ex Co meetings, leadership off sites, and client briefings, logistics, and follow-ups.
  • Events and conferencing, venue identifications and site visits.
  • Act as a liaison between Ex Co and internal teams, clients, regulators, investors and governance stakeholders.
  • Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Risk, and Admin functions to resolve operational challenges on behalf of Ex Co.
  • Reconcile travel bookings and payment accounts post travel.
  • Acquiring of Forex.
  • Provide travelers Ex Co and Board members) with the directions

and destinations.

Financial Administrator

Cruises International
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Processed payments and beneficiaries efficiently in compliance with financial requirements.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable invoices accurately to maintain records.
  • Executed follow-ups on outstanding payments to ensure timely collections.
  • Handled credit notes and processed them in accordance with protocols.
  • Pulled daily ROE from online banking for reconciliation purposes.
  • Applied SAP knowledge to streamline invoicing and payment processes.
  • Conducted monthly net payment processing and reconciliations effectively.
  • Processed journals to maintain accurate financial documentation.

Trade Service Consultant

Carlson Wagonlit Travel
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Executed daily TINS reports (HMPR) on Galileo to ensure accuracy.
  • Assisted with Billing Settlement Plan (BSP) processes and reconciliation.
  • Captured data efficiently to maintain records and streamline operations.
  • Utilized Sabre and Galileo systems for booking management tasks.
  • Issued hotel and car vouchers through Quick Trav to support client needs.
  • Analysed Agent Debit Memos (ADM's) for discrepancies and resolution.
  • Calculated and submitted refunds accurately in compliance with policies.
  • Maintained current knowledge of CW and airline refund processes.

Fare Consultant

Accelya South Africa
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Achieved accuracy by recalculating taxes and VAT charges.
  • Modified fares to meet airline regulatory requirements.
  • Leveraged AMADEUS, SABRE, GALILEO, and Airline Tariff Publishing Company for fare rules.
  • Drafted Agent Debit Memos for under-collections ensuring accountability.
  • Sorted and finalized ADM before sending them to airlines.
  • Performed audits on refund notices and applications for adherence to compliance standards.
  • Processed refunds via batching methods associated with agent numbers.
  • Systematized documents numerically for optimal retrieval efficiency.

Education

National Intermediate Certificate - Business English, Business Practice, Computer Practice and Typing Technique, Economic and Legal Environment

Kempton College

National Senior Certificate - Business English, Computer Practice, Office Practice, Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Germiston College
01.2004 - 11.2004

National Certificate - Travel

Kempton College

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Sense of urgency
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Collaborative relationships
  • Geographical expertise
  • Deadline-oriented motivation
  • Tour planning
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Executive support
  • Professional integrity
  • Operational efficiency
  • Technical proficiency
  • Leadership assistance


Certification

Comptia IT Course - A+and N+

Damelin Braamfontein Campus

  • YEAR 2017

References

  • Liz, Weber, Manager, 072 329 1506, Famous Brands, 478 James Crescent, Midrand


  • Sandra, Burger, Financial Manager, 082 083 8464, Cruises International, 3 Willow Crescent St Andrews, Bedfordview


  • Edison, Maphumulo, Business Unit Manager, 065 870 6976, 072 486 9656, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (PTY) LTD, 2nd Floor 26 Girton Road, Parktown, Johannesburg

Timeline

Travel Administrator EXCO

Famous Brands
07.2023 - 08.2025

Financial Administrator

Cruises International
01.2019 - 01.2020

Trade Service Consultant

Carlson Wagonlit Travel
01.2014 - 01.2019

Fare Consultant

Accelya South Africa
01.2006 - 01.2013

National Senior Certificate - Business English, Computer Practice, Office Practice, Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Germiston College
01.2004 - 11.2004

National Intermediate Certificate - Business English, Business Practice, Computer Practice and Typing Technique, Economic and Legal Environment

Kempton College

National Certificate - Travel

Kempton College
Zweli Matshate