Experience

Future Africa International- FAI

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Country Coordinator (FAISA) | Administrative Manager (FAI)

  • 2021 - Present

  Core Overview: The NGO is in the process of registration and comprises Future Africa International South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, and Namibia (https://futureafricainternational.org/). ­ Assists the NGO by establishing, fostering, and facilitating networks and partnerships with national, regional, and international institutions based in South Africa, working in line with FAISA objectives. Key Roles & Accountabilities: ­ Collaborates with partner organisations – spearheading and developing Policy, Research & Advocacy activities (National & Regional) to enhance the interests of youth leadership. ­ Promotes the mainstreaming of gender, youth leadership and social inclusion. ­ Acts as the first point of contact, supporting partner teams and providing technical advice and guidance. ­ Leads and influences research into the quality of fieldwork and policy changes by the AU Agenda2063 & Vision2030. ­ Oversees the proper preparation of Partnership Agreements & Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Monitors and ensures timely implementation by continually communicating with vital stakeholders. ­ Follows the FAISA Strategic Plan to contribute to the annual planning and budgeting. ­ Contributes to high-quality and timeous reports in line with FAISA and other donor requirements. ­ Strives towards enhancing the profile of FAISA within the South African context. Show less



PAFA

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • 2018 - 2022

  Core Overview: ­ Offers discerning Executive Assistance & Administrative Support Services to Top Level Management. Key Roles & Accountabilities: ­ Acts as the first point of contact and Professional Company Representative, ensuring smooth communications between Senior-Level Executives, employees, clients, and other external partners. ­ Comprehensively manages Executive Calendars, always maintaining timely and correct information flow. ­ Sends meeting requests and monitors responses, resolving attendance issues with relevant parties. ­ Handles all Local & International Travel Arrangements for Senior-Level Executives. Manages the Visa Application process and Staff Subsidence for travels. Plans and organises events as required. ­ Attends to Office Management by keeping the Office Supply Inventory updated and fulfilled. ­ Organises and maintains the Digital Office Filing System to ensure operational & administrative success. ­ Takes accurate notes, transcribing and creating meeting minutes, notes, emails, memos, letters, etc. ­ Welcomes visitors in a courteously and politely. Screens and directs phone calls with etiquette. ­ Translates documents from French to English and visa versa. Show less



The French Institute of South Africa (Braamfontein)

• Cultural Officer

  • 2015 - 2017

  ­Managed relations between partners and artists, liaising professionally with South African Government Departments and stakeholders within the performing art sector. ­ Spearheaded the Bilateral Engagement Strategy implementation – promoted, monitored, and coordinated artistic projects between France and South Africa. ­ Created and managed the Budget in line with established guidelines and industry standards. ­ Drafted detailed contracts and performed translations of conventions in French and English. ­ Oversaw applications to public and private funding. Sourced sponsors, partners, and collaborators. ­ Organised local and international travelling arrangements, accommodation, and travel itineraries for functions such as conferences, meetings, courtesy calls, official luncheons, etc. ­ Ensured that suitable venues were booked for events and invitations were sent to relevant stakeholders Show less



Loncon Developments (Norwood)

• United Kingdom

• Communication & Marketing Manager

  • 2015 - 2015

  ­Offered leadership and managed a staff complement within the Communication & Marketing Department. ­ Created Promotional and Marketing Plans, also developing Marketing Materials to secure new leads. ­ Drafted, monitored, and effectively managed the Department’s budget in line with company policy. ­ Arranged Press Releases, as well as oversaw the organisation of regular Trade Shows & Events. ­Offered leadership and managed a staff complement within the Communication & Marketing Department. ­ Created Promotional and Marketing Plans, also developing Marketing Materials to secure new leads. ­ Drafted, monitored, and effectively managed the Department’s budget in line with company policy. ­ Arranged Press Releases, as well as oversaw the organisation of regular Trade Shows & Events.



British Consulate General (Cape Town)

• Consular Officer

  • 2012 - 2014

  Assisted British Nationals requiring consulate services in Cape Town – including replacements of lost passports, and aiding individuals who have been assaulted, arrested, hospitalised, or bereaved. ­ Handled Counter Duty by professionally helping distressed walk-in British nationals requiring assistance. ­ Distributed materials to British nationals to help and circumvent potential difficulties in South Africa. ­ Accurately maintained and updated Prisoner statistics and Distressed British National accounts. ­ Liaised with Duty Officers and relevant South African Government Departments regarding immigration. ­ Utilised the Management Information System & Compass. British Community database (LOCATE) & Contacts Database, to ensure that adequate systems were in place to handle arising crises effectively. ­ Managed correctly and timeously the reconciliation of all payments by cash and credit card. Show less



GEFCO (Part of PSA – Peugeot Citroen Motors South Africa)

• French Executive Assistant

  • 2008 - 2011

  [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. [Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)].