Cobus Louw

I am an honest, reliable, trustworthy and hard-working person. I take my employment seriously and I am able to work without supervision.

Store man - Berkley Foods (Pty) Ltd

(2025-09 - 2026-02)

Fixed Term Contract

• Manage store room
• Support day-to-day operations
• General administrative duties
• Manage incoming stock
• Stock take
• Offload trucks and pack stock

Sales Development Representative - The Cold Calling Company

(2024-07 - 2025-06)

• Cold Calling
• Support day-to-day operations
• General administrative duties
• Manage incoming calls and emails.
• Maintain and update records and databases
• Maintain and update filing systems
• Schedule and coordinate meetings,
• Schedule and coordinate appointments
• Plan travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents as required.
• Assist with onboarding of new staff and maintaining HR records.
• Order and manage office supplies and equipment.
• Finance tasks such as processing invoices, expense claims, and petty cash.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Health Manager - Dis-Chem Pharmacy - Mossel Bay, Knysna

(2018 - 2024-07)

• Managing staff
• Ordering stock
• Dealing with reps
• Second in charge / Head of health
• Sales and customer service
• Packing stock
• Making displays for promotions
• Check pricing
• Make sure the merchandisers and consultant’s areas are in order
• Organise product training for staff

Vitamins Consultant / Head of Health - Dis-Chem Pharmacy - Hemmingways

(2009-11 - 2018)

• Second in charge of department
• Sales and customer service
• Dealing with reps
• Ordering stock
• Packing stock
• Making displays for promotions
• Check pricing
• Make sure the merchandisers and consultants’ areas are in order
• Organise product training for staff

Administrative Clerk and Messenger - SJM Davis CA (SA)

(2009-01 - 2009-10)

• Office administration department
• Filing
• Machine Operation
• Lodgement of important documents at SARS, CIPRO, High Court and other professionals and clients
• Transport clients
• Attend to deliveries and collections

Legal Clerk - C P Van Zyl Attorneys Inc.

(2007-02 - 2008-09)

• Lodgement of important documents at High and Civil Courts
• Delivering and collecting legal documents from other legal firms
• Transporting clients
• Office administration

Administrative Clerk and Messenger - SJM Davis CA (SA)

(2004-08 - 2007-02)

• Office administration department
• Filing
• Machine Operation
• Lodgement of important documents at SARS, CIPRO, High Court and other professionals and clients
• Delivery and Collection of documents
• Handled all assignments with responsibility
• A careful driver

Pharmacist Assistant & Stock Controller - Medicare Mopane Pharmacy

(2003-07 - 2004-06)

• First position after obtaining Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant qualification

Pharmacist Assistant - Hyperpharm Centurion Pharmacy

(2001-09 - 2003-06)

It was in this position that I realised that further qualifications were necessary for success and attended courses

Pharmacy Assistant - Crest Pharmacy

(1999-09 - 2001-03)

I was really fortunate to be trained by the owner in retail management, product and customer understanding

Floor Manager - Menlopark Spar

(1998-03 - 1999-08)

First work experience in retail. Enjoyed dealing with staff, customers, stock etc.

Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, History, Mathematics, Geology, Geography - Lyceum College (1997)

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Certificate Examined) - Medicines, Mixtures, Health, Safety Methods and activities relating to retailing medicines - Health Science Academy (2003-06)

Commercial Chef Diploma - Ingredients, Methods, Recipes, Meal planning, Catering, Practical and Theoretical - Steyn’s Culinary School (2007-12)