Experience

SSG Holdings South Africa

• South Africa
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Warehouse Coordinator

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Savuka Managed Solutions

• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Administrator

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Edcon

• South Africa
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Assistant Group Information Services

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  Conducted detailed weekly analysis on business performance. Managed own personal development through performance management, IDP and talent management processes. Requested training and feedback on performance implement improvements based on these interventions.Adhered to the Group's values and leadership principles with understanding and participating in Employer of Choice strategies and initiatives.Proved accountabilities for all issues facing the department, work as a team and mentor /coach new employees as required.Informed the line management on a regular basis of the status of work in progress.Identified the purpose of relevant reports/required information and establishing an appropriate source to be utilised for gathering information.Adhered to the administrative procedures and processes utilising the available technology.Prepared and submitting relevant reports/information timeously to all stakeholders.Investigated out of line situations with appropriate action to rectify problem areas further maintaining updated and accurate records. Supported the development and control of the division's budget (stationery, travel, accommodation etc.).Implemented administrative processes to ensure the safekeeping of all records and documents.Processed and submitted relevant financial transactions timeously (i.e. petty cash claims, business credit cards etc.).Verified invoices to the placed orders further reconciling the invoices and handling disputes. Implemented feedback processes/systems to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are updated with accurate information pertaining to budgets, expenditure, orders, etc.Responded professionally to all internal and external customer queries regarding product and/or services offered and redirecting customer queries where necessary. Show less

• Assistant Buyer Edgars Ladieswear (Charter Club, Merien Hall & Penny C)

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2018

  Conducted detailed weekly analysis on business performance. Negotiated and confirmed prices and products with suppliers aligned with review promises. Ensured products aligned budget parameters throughout the season by monitoring product performance indicators at chain and individual level and providing detailed feedback to the buyer.Distributed tenders to suppliers in order to compile the pricing strategy for buying plans. Extracted and analysed historical sales data to identify and communicate previous successors to the buyer, with possible recommendations for incorporation into forthcoming seasonal buying plans. Extracted, Printed and delivered reports to Buyer/Senior Buyer and Divisional: OCR, SMR, Daily Sales, Late Delivery, Promise Date. Checked Styles and analysed reports for Week 1-6 Make recommendations on adjustments required. Raised and amended orders accordingly upon approval received from Buyer/Senior Buyer and Divisional. Prepared information on seasonal trends to be communicated to the planning team at the beginning of each season and to interpreted requirements for seasonal buying plans. Presented research data to the buyer for use in compiling range plan sheets and building assortments for seasonal buying plan. Compile colour and fabric cards for forthcoming season. Co-ordinated range plans with merchandise assortment plans to achieve a balanced assortment for the forthcoming season. Conducted comparative shopping in order to provide the buyer with information to be used in compiling the assortment and pricing strategy for buying plans. Supported the buyer on the development and implementation of action plans to align future plans with current/emerging trends (i.e. repeating good sellers and cancelling bad sellers). Regularly researched and analysed relevant data to identify current and emerging trends. Liaised with relevant parties to determine if current and future plans incorporate current or changing trends. Show less

• Secretary

  • May 2010 - Apr 2014

  Informed the line management on a regular basis of the status of work in progress.Identified the purpose of relevant reports/required information and establishing an appropriate source to be utilised for gathering information.Adhered to the administrative procedures and processes utilising the available technology.Prepared and submitting relevant reports/information timeously to all stakeholders.Investigated out of line situations with appropriate action to rectify problem areas further maintaining updated and accurate records. Supported the development and control of the division's budget (stationery, travel, accommodation etc.).Implemented administrative processes to ensure the safekeeping of all records and documents.Processed and submitted relevant financial transactions timeously (i.e. petty cash claims, business credit cards etc.).Verified invoices to the placed orders further reconciling the invoices and handling disputes. Implemented feedback processes/systems to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are updated with accurate information pertaining to budgets, expenditure, orders, etc.Responded professionally to all internal and external customer queries regarding product and/or services offered and redirecting customer queries where necessary.Effectively managed and maintained the diaries of line manager.Arranged meetings as required and ensuring the minute taking and distribution thereof.Timeously booked the meeting rooms and administrating the resource and catering requirements further conveying the correct information to the relevant parties. Arranged flights and accommodation as required and convey details of such bookings to relevant parties.Implemented work standards and processes to maintain a safe and effective working environment. Show less



Sun International

• South Africa
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group HR Secretary

  • Jul 2008 - May 2010

  Collated and typed correspondence concerning administrative matters for approval. Managed and maintained the Managers diary by scheduling appointments and booking the meeting venues. Compiled and submitted all division’s leave forms. Anticipated and prepared material and agenda required by the Manager for conferences, correspondences, appointments, meetings etc. and inform him/her of matters to be considered. Managed the minutes of meeting and distributed accordingly. Arranged travel and accommodation both locally and internationally. Assisted and directed all queries within the HR Department which escalates to the HR Director. Handled customers' queries and resolved matters timeously, both internally and externally. Maintained an adequate amount of office supplies. Completed request forms for office supplies and equipment. Operated and maintained office equipment. Created and maintained all hard and electronic files. Updated the database and compiled progress reports. Updated of vacancies within the Group, and advertising of vacancies on the Intranet. Supported with queries relating to any IR and EE issues within the Group. Arranged quarterly Secondary Negotiations, venues, accommodation, material etc. Updated the Disciplinary cases relating to CCMA on a monthly basis for the Group. Consolidated all expenses and reallocate to the cost centres within the Group. Performed any other related duties as requested by Management. Show less



Cell C

• South Africa
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• PA to Executive Head of Finance

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  Composed and typed correspondence concerning administrative matters for approval. Managed and maintained the manager's diary by scheduling appointments and booking the meeting venues. Collated and submitted all division’s leave forms. Prepared the material and agenda required by the Manager for conferences, correspondences, appointments, meetings etc. and inform him/her of matters to be considered. Compiled status reports and statistics. Detailed minutes of meeting and distribute accordingly. Sorted and distributed mail, incoming faxes and information accordingly. Arranged for travel and accommodation. Maintained an adequate amount of office supplies. Completed request forms for office supplies and equipment. Operated and maintained office equipment. Created and maintained all hard and electronic files. Updated the database and compile progress reports. Captured Invoices on Oracle. Tracked all documentation. Performed any other related duties as requested by Management. Show less



Massdiscounters t/a Game and Dionwired

• South Africa
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Secretary

  • Nov 2004 - Jun 2006

  Informed division of all new appointments and to order necessary stationery, info, uniform etc. For Board Meetings – Place file on Directors desk the day before for his preparation. Managed the boardroom bookings via Human Resources Division. Ordered business cards for Management only through Advertising. Attended to all correspondence i.e. Memos, letters & faxes immediately. Ensured Directors office is cleaned by The Clean Team daily. Kept an updated diary / liaise with Director and Management team when necessary. Organised soft drinks for Executive Meetings (if necessary). Filed all documentation on a daily basis. Checked the follow up file daily and action. Ordered stationery and furniture (when necessary). Controlled the consumable books and to issue orders to suppliers. Updated birthday list when necessary and note in Managers diary. Drafted Consumable order for cokes, biscuits etc. to Game City & hand to Secretary at Store Operations. Arranged plants for offices. Sorted and distributed all mail to the relevant Manager. Placed newspapers on Managers desk. Placed notices on the notice board & update notice board when necessary. Controlled general and travel order book. Updated personnel policy file when necessary and to be accessed to all team members. Screened all telephone calls and record if necessary. Assisted Management in achieving maximum productivity by attending to team queries and problems. Booked the Director and Managers Travel. Show less



Game Pinetown

• Durban Area, South Africa

• Store Secretary

  • Dec 1998 - Oct 2004

  To administer the Timeq system on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in accordance with the Timeq Operating Procedures, producing reports for management for Flexi-timers, temps, permanents, franchisees and others who are on the Timeq system Calculate and pay manual wages (where applicable) according to company policy and procedure. Flexi-timers and weekly temps produce ID documentation when receiving their wages. Backups are done daily on the system in accordance with procedures. Detailed Clock Card Reports are printed on a weekly basis for authorisation by management prior to exporting. Clean up procedures and audit trails are conducted every month according to procedure. To update flexi timer leave schedules weekly, according to the export reports, to ensure that all leave is captured on Unique. To assist management of the store in the recruitment of team members, both permanents and Flexi-timers by: Screening applications Arranging appointments for interviews, Reference checking suitable applicants (school reports, employment reference checks, Identifile, ITC and ECR reports) Verifying driver’s license and driver’s medical report (where applicable) Ensuring that applicants under the age of 18 have a letter of authority from their parent(s) Ensuring that all requirements as per File Requirements Checklist are met. Liaise with Store Manager to compile Internal Vacancy list and forward to Recruitment Specialist at Human Resources, twice monthly. Maintain internal vacancy advertisement file. Update Manpower Requisition book and Store Structure accordingly. • Conduct formal induction training with all new team members (permanent and Flexi-timer/temp) and explain all company rules and regulations in detail. Issue team with latest induction booklet and ensure that Acceptance of induction is signed and induction test completed. Arrange with the Line Management that applicable training has been organised, for new team members. Show less