Independent Consultant

• Dec 2021 - Present

We offer vetting and screening services to help companies make informed hiring decisions. These services include background checks, pre-employment screenings, and credit checks to provide information about potential employees' qualifications, criminal history, and financial stability. Additionally, they also offer ongoing monitoring services to keep companies updated on any changes in an employee's background or credit history. Additional Services offered: - Data entry and management: This includes services such as inputting and maintaining accurate records in spreadsheets. - Scheduling and calendar management: Businesses may require assistance with scheduling appointments, meetings, and events, as well as managing their calendars. - Customer service: Administrative professionals may offer customer service support, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and addressing customer inquiries. - Document preparation and management: This includes services such as creating and formatting documents, proofreading, editing, and managing electronic and physical files. - Online research: Administrative professionals may be able to assist businesses with online research to help them gather information on competitors, market trends, and other industry-related topics. - Virtual assistance: In today's virtual environment, many businesses are looking for administrative professionals who can provide remote assistance with tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and customer service. - Bookkeeping: Administrative professionals may offer bookkeeping services to businesses, such as maintaining financial records, debtors, petty cash. - Event coordination: Administrative professionals may assist businesses with coordinating events, such as planning and organizing conferences, seminars, and other events.

Project Administrator

• Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

Senior Administrator and Project coordinator || Responsible Business || Climate Change ProjectI was a Senior Administrator and Project Coordinator at Old Mutual Limited with a wealth of experience in managing various projects and initiatives within the Responsible Business (Climate Change project.)I am responsible for administrative tasks arising from weekly Climate Change meeting and monthly Task Force meetings as well as the monthly updates on the Climate Change Stakeholder list. I have also been responsible for contract management, compiling external vendors’ contracts, and signing off by the Forensics department. Additionally, I have been responsible for ensuring the Shared Value approach supports Responsible Business (RB) initiatives and have assisted in driving the deliverables with Internal stakeholders and finalizing sign-off by the CEO on the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and WDP (Water Disclosure Project) submissions on behalf of the Company.I have also been responsible for registering staff onto the UNGC platform to participate in their Accelerate internships and management development programs. Responsibilities:- Coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources- Ensure project milestones are met and deliverables were completed on schedule.- Communicate with project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and management- Identify and resolve project issues and risks.- Track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders- Assist in the development of project plans, including timelines and budgets- Prepare project status reports and other project-related documentation- Participate in project meetings and provide input to improve project outcomes- Coordinate with team members to ensure that all aspects of projects are aligned and moving forward as planned.- Contribute to project management methodologies and best practices- Attend to ad-hoc tasks as required

Senior Administrator

• Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

Responsibilities:- Managing and coordinating complex administrative tasks and projects- Supervising and training junior administrative subordinates- Developing and implementing administrative systems; procedures and managed Scorecards against deliverables- Managing and maintaining databases and filing systems- Creating and editing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets- Managing and ordering office supplies- Scheduling travel arrangements- Providing support for annual special projects and initiatives, i.e. EE Calendar- Coordinating with other departments and teams within the organization- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information- Acting as a liaison between the organization, snr management and external stakeholders- Providing high-level administrative support to senior management or executive team- Implementing policies and procedures during induction of new staff members.- Managing and monitoring the budget of department, variances and expenses against BVAR- Assisting in the recruitment, selection, and training of administrative staff and interns-Managing and supervising the workflow of the administrative department and making sure that deadlines are met for submissions to Board and ExCo meetings.- Reviewing and approving work of the junior administrators.- Representing the organization in meetings and events.- Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries and delegating tasks as necessary.

Senior Project Coordinator

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

Overview:Project Coordinator For No 1 MutualPlace Project teamProject Coordinator Responsibilities:- Coordinating and scheduling the work of various workstreams and individuals involved in the project- Communicating with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is progressing against the baseline and timelines.- Collaborating with project managers and other team members to develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets- Monitoring project progress and identifying potential issues or delays- Assessing and managing project risks- Tracking and reporting on project performance, progress, and milestones.- Assisting with the preparation of project-related documents, such as status reports and meeting minutes- Facilitating project meetings and ensuring that action items were followed up on by the various workstreams.- Providing support to project managers as needed- Performing other duties as assigned by the project manager or management.Project Administrator Responsibilities:- Managing and maintaining project-related documents, such as schedules, budgets, and meeting minutes- Scheduling and coordinating project meetings and conference calls (telecons and videoconferencing)- Tracking and reporting on project progress and milestones- Managing project-related communications and correspondence- Assisting with the preparation of project-related reports and presentations- Coordinating the procurement of project-related equipment and materials- Assisting with project invoicing and expense tracking- Managing project-related databases and filing systems- Providing support to project managers and team members as needed- Performing other duties as assigned by the project manager or management.

Executive Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2017

Executive Personal Assistant to CEO of Old Mutual South Africa- Managing and maintaining the CEO's schedule, including scheduling appointments and meetings- Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external enquiries and delegating tasks as necessary- Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries, local and international- Managing and maintaining the CEO's emails, meetings and correspondence- Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations for Board and ExCo meetings- Coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings and conference calls- Managing and maintaining the CEO's expense reports- Providing support for the Annual Leadership Conferences, projects and initiatives as directed by the CEO- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information- Acting as a liaison between the CEO, direct reports and other departments within the organization- Performing other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Executive Personal Assistant to General Manager: Corporate Affairs & partially to CEO

• Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

Executive Personal Assistant to General Manager: Corporate Affairs as well as partially seconded to assist Mr. Marshall Rapiya (CEO: OMSA) with daily administrative and operational requirements.Managing and maintaining the diaries of GM & CEO office (part time) which includes scheduling of appointments and meetings- Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries, local and international- Managing and maintaining the Emails, meetings, and correspondence on behalf of both managers- Coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings and conference calls- Managing and maintaining 2 departments budgets, variances, expenses against the BVAR- Providing support for the Annual Leadership Conferences, projects and initiatives- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information-Performing other duties as assigned by the GM and CEO's offices.

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

• 2004 - 2010

Committee Secretary & Executive Personal Assistant To General Secretary (CEO) - Ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the office of the General Secretary as well as assisting in administration and personnel-related matters. - Manage two subordinates, Receptionist and General Office Assistant, reporting to the Exec Personal Assistant to the CEO. - Conduct performance appraisals quarterly with subordinates. - Performance secretarial and administration functions within CEO office. - Compile Board packages for monthly EXCO, COUNCIL, and Operations Task Team meetings. - Compile and ensure the distribution and circulation of board packages to members timeously in terms of the meeting protocols, i.e. sending out notices, agendas, and minutes of previous meetings timeously to Board, EXCO members, and departmental team members. - Taking minutes at Board, EXCO, and Operational monthly meetings. Distribute minutes within 7 working days, as per Company policy. - Coordinate monthly functions and 2 annual conferences, including all logistical arrangements for conferences. - Coordinate all logistical arrangements for Annual Bargaining conferences and AGM meetings. - Compile annual board calendar and distribution thereof. - Prepare presentations during the Annual AGM to board members. - Logistical arrangements and administration of the collective bargaining processes during wage negotiations, i.e. ensuring that claims to members be processed timeously during wage negotiations. - Coordinate all logistical arrangements before and during annual wage negotiations. - Boardroom bookings and ensuring that all logistics during conferences and wage negotiations are attended to. - Travel & accommodation arrangements for Management and members in Jhb. - Managed CEO’s diary - Attend external meetings with General Secretary i.e. NABC - Telephonic queries and customer liaison - Administration of exemption policies and procedures

Statistics Assistant / Technical Assistant / Executive Personal Assistant to General Managers

• Apr 2002 - Dec 2004

Full administrative / secretarial function Handled general office administration (invoices/orders/filling/enquiries) Administration of meetings and functions Booked conference facilities/teleconference bookings Compile minutes of OPS meetings Travel & accommodation arrangements Managed Manager’s diary Weekly management reports. Full administrative / secretarial function Handled general office administration (invoices/orders/filling/enquiries) Administration of meetings and functions Booked conference facilities/teleconference bookings Compile minutes of OPS meetings Travel & accommodation arrangements Managed Manager’s diary Weekly management reports.

Branch Administrator and Executive Personal Assistant to the General Manager and National Sales Man

• 1999 - 2003

Full PA/Secretary to General Manager and National Sales Manager. Presentations on Power Point. Handled general office administration (invoices/orders/filling/enquiries/HR files). Liaised with clients (general enquiries). Responsible for petty cash. Stationery and Grocery purchases for office. All administration of meetings, minute takings and various functions. Travel and accommodation arrangements. Managed Manager’s diary. Monthly and quarterly management reports. Assisted with compiling the budget for company. Compiled quotations for Sales Consultants. Administer overtime and commission structures for technical and sales staff. Personnel administration & staff files. Advice to management and staff on operational issues and requirements. Onboarding and induction of new employees Compiled job descriptions, contracts of employees & company policies and procedures Termination of employees Administration of employee benefits Leave records Documentation – death or disability of an employee Arranged for selection and recruitment interviews

Executive PA to Gauteng Provincial Manager

• 1997 - 1999