Annelize Botes

Projects Consultant

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Johannesburg, GautengMember since August 4, 2026

Business writingNegotiating skillsAssertivenessAdvanced driving

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About

My career aspirations are to find a stimulating and challenging position which builds on my skills and knowledge, as well as my professional experience. I am an ambitious individual who wants to learn and develop under the guidance of those who are at the top of their field and then use those skills to become an expert myself.

Experience

Projects Consultant - International Slab Sales - South Africa

(2018-02)

Representing, promoting and selling all ISS brands and materials, at project level. Developing contacts and business relationships with Architects, Designers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Contractors, Developers and Builders, involved in the designing, specifying, construction and decision making process of projects, in the following regions: Botswana, North West, North Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Researching project potential both within South Africa and within other African Countries.

Visiting all regions outside Gauteng at least once a year for a week at a time.

Transport Assistant (February 2018 - May 2018): Purchasing of consumables and stationary, controlling stock levels, ensuring drivers had sufficient funds and fuel cards
Fleet administration management including traffic fines allocation, ensuring timely payment, fleet licenses maintenance, fuel consumption control and monthly credit card reconciliations
Fleet tracking and ensuring transport is on time for delivery or loading
Route planning assistance and ensuring vehicles and trailers maintenance before overdue
Branch stationary supply distribution
Projects Department Admin Assistant (01/05/2018): Receiving clients at front desk, answering switchboard and distributing calls
Loading new projects and updating projects on internal database
Daily call report completion for tasks
Meeting minutes typing
Care packs control, ordering and distribution
Stationary and sample orders, purchase quote opening and purchase order creation
Stock receiving management
Monthly reports monitoring and update request distribution to Branch Managers
Guest house and hotel bookings for visitors or staff
Sample deliveries and project drive-by visits
Identifying current and future property developments in various African countries
Attending to sample requests, pricing, quotations and leads
Conducting brand and product training presentations
Representing company interests at trade fairs within South Africa and African markets

SBS Manager - Nedbank Ltd - South Africa

(2015-09 - 2018-01)

Taking responsibility for developing effective partnerships with clients in order to grow the portfolio and assume responsibility for effective administration and controls in branch portfolio.

Liaising closely with clients and demonstrating understanding of the client's business and industry
Listening and probing appropriately and identifying effective solutions to address client needs
Using product knowledge to provide proactive solutions to clients
Acting as client's banking partner and providing regular feedback
Planning and implementing effective prospecting activities
Identifying and responding to business opportunities within the industry
Ensuring securities are in place and up-to-date
Ensuring compliance with FICA and FAIS regulations
Vetting accuracy and quality of applications and security documentation
Making recommendations to credit based on financial analysis
Monitoring security documentation completion and return to admin team
Dealing with other banks on bank reports and general bank reports
Confirming bank queries and bank codes
Maintaining communication with clients via regular calls and interactions
Managing follow up calls and complaints effectively
Escalating critical complaints to next level of management
Making recommendations and preparing motivations on client request for facilities
Ensuring retention of clients' full banking relationship
Completing online courses, assessments and compliance training
Networking with Small Business Services colleagues

Practice Manager - AFSAPLAN Pty Ltd - South Africa

(2014-07 - 2015-01)

Overseeing the smooth operation of the office and maintaining an orderly and efficient office routine.

Establishing guidelines for prioritizing work activities
Evaluating effectiveness and modifying activities as necessary
Maintaining accurate records and files pertaining to Spotlight (client details) and staff files
Maintaining adequate inventories of beverages and stationary
Answering telephone calls, letters and other correspondence from clients and suppliers
Managing employee issues
Developing staff through coaching, mentoring, training and guiding
Assisting staff in interpreting policies and procedures
Using efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace
Ensuring quality of work performed by direct reports
Focusing on continuous improvement of workflow processes and procedures
Attending meetings and participating in reports to management
Ensuring tidiness of the office
Arranging meetings and conferences for the CEO and Director
Ensuring proper record keeping of private and confidential information and client documentation

SBS Banker - Nedbank Ltd - South Africa

(2012-01 - 2014-06)

Taking responsibility for developing effective partnerships with clients in order to grow the portfolio and assume responsibility for effective administration and controls in branch portfolio.

Liaising closely with clients and demonstrating understanding of the client's business and industry
Listening and probing appropriately and identifying effective solutions to address client needs
Using product knowledge to provide proactive solutions to clients
Acting as client's banking partner and providing regular feedback
Planning and implementing effective prospecting activities
Identifying and responding to business opportunities within the industry
Ensuring securities are in place and up-to-date
Ensuring compliance with FICA and FAIS regulations
Vetting accuracy and quality of applications and security documentation
Making recommendations to credit based on financial analysis
Monitoring security documentation completion and return to admin team
Dealing with other banks on bank reports and general bank reports
Confirming bank queries and bank codes
Maintaining communication with clients via regular calls and interactions
Managing follow up calls and complaints effectively
Escalating critical complaints to next level of management
Making recommendations and preparing motivations on client request for facilities
Ensuring retention of clients' full banking relationship
Completing online courses, assessments and compliance training
Networking with Small Business Services colleagues

Services Manager (Temp position) - Nedbank Ltd - South Africa

(2011-06 - 2011-12)

Facilitation of the sales process for new and existing products to business banking customers.

Contacting and visiting existing clients and enquiring about further needs
Contacting clients when products were paid in full to enquire about similar product needs
Reaching sales target every month and acquiring at least 2 new clients monthly
Overseeing resolution of client queries and management of escalated queries
Management of escalated queries, exceptions and complaints
Management and execution of client transactional and maintenance requests
Being pro-active in client service
Maintaining relevant client physical documentation in front-end
Relationship development and networking with internal and external service providers

Services Manager (Temp position) - Nedbank Ltd - South Africa

(2010-12 - 2011-05)

Facilitation of the sales process for new and existing products to business banking customers.

Contacting and visiting existing clients and enquiring about further needs
Contacting clients when products were paid in full to enquire about similar product needs
Reaching sales target every month and acquiring at least 2 new clients monthly
Overseeing resolution of client queries and management of escalated queries
Management of escalated queries, exceptions and complaints
Management and execution of client transactional and maintenance requests
Being pro-active in client service
Maintaining relevant client physical documentation in front-end
Relationship development and networking with internal and external service providers

Services Manager - Nedbank Ltd - South Africa

(1995-05 - 2009-10)

Facilitation of the sales process for new and existing products to business banking customers. Multi-skilling in Enquiries, Teller, Waste, Switchboard, Securities, Credit, Sales and various computer programs. Appointed as PA to the Sales Manager in 2000, Manager's Assistant in 2002 at BoE Sandton, Services Manager in Business 3 segment in 2006.

Selected as a candidate among 21 other employees in 2007 to open new Business Banking branch. Opened first Business Bank in Far East region in February 2008. Appointed as region Champion in March 2008 to train and up-skill staff in Benoni branch.

Contacting and visiting existing clients and enquiring about further needs
Contacting clients when products were paid in full to enquire about similar product needs
Reaching sales target every month and acquiring at least 2 new clients monthly
Overseeing resolution of client queries and management of escalated queries
Management of escalated queries, exceptions and complaints
Management and execution of client transactional and maintenance requests
Being pro-active in client service
Maintaining relevant client physical documentation in front-end
Relationship development and networking with internal and external service providers
Banking experience with multi-skilling in Enquiries, Teller, Waste, Switchboard, Securities, Credit, Sales
Computer program proficiency in Gost Writer, Windows, Word, Power Point, Excel
PA to Sales Manager (2000)
Manager's Assistant at BoE Sandton (2002)
Services Manager in Business 3 segment (2006)
Training and up-skilling staff as region Champion (2008)