Administrative Clerk | Receptionist | Client Service
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About
Dedicated and professional administrative worker with more than 8 years of practical experience in administration, reception, client service and office support. Experienced in welcoming and assisting parents, visitors, staff members and external organisations, as well as handling telephone calls, enquiries, emails and correspondence. Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, data capturing, electronic administration systems, filing and record keeping.
Organised, reliable, approachable and able to work independently as well as as part of a team. I understand the importance of confidentiality, empathy, professional communication and treating every person with dignity and respect. I apply the Batho Pele principles in my work by putting people first and providing courteous, accountable and professional service.
Experience
Bookkeeper / Financial Administration Support at Esselenpark Primary School (2026-01 – Present)
Four-month maternity-leave contract ending December 2026
- Update and maintain the school's financial file and cashbook on a weekly basis.
- Assist the Principal and Financial Committee with budget compilation.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Handle confidential financial and administrative information professionally.
- Ensure that documentation is correctly organised and kept up to date.
- Provide general administrative support where required.
ICT Assistant / Administrative Support at Leipzig Primary School (2025-06 – 2025-11)
- Assisted the Principal and Secretary's Office with daily administrative duties.
- Welcomed and assisted parents, visitors and staff members.
- Answered telephone enquiries and directed messages to the relevant person.
- Assisted with emails, letters, printing, photocopying and document preparation.
- Captured and updated information using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Maintained organised files, registers and confidential records.
- Provided general administrative support to the Principal and staff.
Administrative Clerk & Financial Officer at Overhex Primary School (2022-05 – 2024-12)
- Served as a point of contact for parents, learners, staff members, visitors and service providers.
- Handled telephone calls, messages, emails and general enquiries.
- Assisted parents and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintained confidential learner, staff, administrative and financial records.
- Updated registers, files and electronic records.
- Captured data accurately and maintained administrative documentation.
- Prepared letters, reports and general correspondence.
- Took meeting minutes and assisted with documentation for the SGB and Financial Committee.
- Assisted with financial administration, including payments, cashbook, invoices and reports.
- Worked with various administrative systems, including CEMIS, PERMIS, PMPS, D6, PPMS and E-Recruitment.
- Handled sensitive personal and financial information with discretion and confidentiality.
Administrative Assistant / Secretary's Office at Overhex Primary School (2016-01 – 2022-04)
- Assisted with reception and general office administration.
- Welcomed parents, visitors and external organisations.
- Answered telephone calls and handled general enquiries.
- Managed filing, registers, correspondence and document preparation.
- Assisted with learner admissions, transfers and administrative enquiries.
- Prepared letters and other office documentation.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records.
- Provided administrative support to the Principal and staff.
Education
Matric / Grade 12 – ABET (2015)
Business Administration in Business Administration – Logika Academy (2020)
Office Administration in Office Administration – Rainmakers Business Consultants & Corporate Training (2022)
Office Administration & Computer Literacy in Office Administration and Computer Literacy – Skills4All (2025-09)