Cheri Govender

Highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator and Construction Administrator with hands-on experience supporting construction, renovation and operational projects. Experienced in project administration, procurement, project costing, supplier coordination, quotation management, material and delivery follow-ups, project tracking and stakeholder communication. Currently working across multiple construction and renovation projects, providing administrative and operational support from procurement and quotation stages through to project progress monitoring and delivery coordination.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with excellent organizational, communication and follow-up skills. Able to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate project documentation and provide effective support to project management teams. Seeking to contribute my construction administration and project coordination experience to a professional construction environment in Durban.

Project Coordinator / Operations Manager at Efthree (Pty) Ltd (2025-07 – Present)

Provide project coordination and administrative support across multiple construction, renovation and operational projects.

• Maintain project trackers, task lists, costing information, procurement records and project-related documentation.
• Assist with obtaining, comparing and following up on quotations from suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, contractors and internal stakeholders regarding materials, services, quotations and deliveries.
• Coordinate and follow up on the procurement and delivery of materials and project requirements.
• Monitor outstanding project requirements and communicate updates to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with project costing, expenditure tracking and procurement planning.
• Prepare project updates, progress information and administrative reports for management.
• Assist with project layouts and planning for commercial and hospitality spaces based on project requirements and design concepts.
• Coordinate multiple project requirements simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and follow-ups are maintained.
• Assist the project management team with day-to-day project administration and problem solving.
• Maintain professional communication with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are followed through.
• Assist with sourcing construction, maintenance, operational and project-specific items.
• Follow up on supplier delays, quotations, deliveries and outstanding work to assist with keeping projects on track.

Administration / Project Support at Bheka Phezulu Investments & Sales (2023-09 – 2025-06)

Provided administrative and operational support to management and the wider business.

• Maintained records, documentation and general administrative systems.
• Assisted with data capturing, correspondence and day-to-day business coordination.
• Communicated with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Conducted follow-ups on outstanding administrative and operational requirements.
• Assisted management with scheduling, documentation and general project-related administration.
• Maintained accurate information and ensured administrative tasks were completed within required timeframes.

Administrator / Receptionist / Project support at River Queen Trading (2021-04 – 2023-08)

Managed general office administration and reception responsibilities.

• Maintained company records, documentation and correspondence.
• Assisted with invoicing, data capturing and administrative reporting.
• Managed telephone and email communication professionally.
• Provided administrative support to management and staff.
• Coordinated information between internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisted with day-to-day office operations and general administrative requirements.
• Used Microsoft Office applications to maintain documentation and complete administrative tasks.

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