Desiree Dickson

Mature, practical and responsible property, operations and administration professional with 35+ years of experience across property, client service, administration, marketing, finance and executive support. Brings a hands-on approach to household and property care, with strengths in organisation, high standards of cleanliness and order, practical problem-solving, contractor and supplier liaison, and coordinating maintenance requirements. Experienced in managing property-related communication and arrangements, keeping records, and taking responsibility for day-to-day details.

Known for reliability, discretion, initiative and attention to detail.

Property Practitioner (Full Status) at ZAProp (2025 – 2026)

• Managed client communication, property listings and transaction coordination.
• Coordinated clients, suppliers and other stakeholders; maintained contracts, compliance records and client files.
• Handled appointments, deadlines, follow-ups and property-related administration with professionalism and discretion.

Property Practitioner (Full Status) at Keller Williams – Clockwork (2024 – 2025)

• Managed property marketing, client communication, appointments, documentation and transaction coordination.
• Maintained accurate records and supported client relationships throughout property transactions.

Property Practitioner Candidate at ZAProp (2022 – 2024)

• Supported property transactions and client onboarding through scheduling, documentation and stakeholder communication.

Guest House Assistance (informal) at Guest House (2017 – 2017)

Four months

• Provided general assistance wherever needed while residing at a guest house, gaining practical exposure to the guest-house environment and daily support requirements.

Marketing Administrator & Therapeutic Practitioner at Wellness Connexion (2015 – 2021)

Managed marketing administration, digital communications and client scheduling; coordinated events, maintained records, managed supplier relationships and supported invoicing and bookkeeping entries.

Accountant & Administrator at Claymore Trading (Pty) Ltd (2007 – 2014)

Managed accounting administration including debtors, creditors, reconciliations, invoicing and financial reporting; coordinated suppliers and compliance records and provided confidential support to directors.

Personal Secretary (Temporary Assignments) at Kelly Greenoaks – Foschini Group, Simba & AECI (2002 – 2006)

Provided administrative and secretarial support, including correspondence, records, scheduling and meeting preparation.

Executive Personal Assistant to Vice President at South African Airways (1999 – 2002)

Managed executive scheduling, correspondence, meetings, travel logistics and confidential stakeholder communication.

Private & Personal Assistant at Rob Snow Group of Companies (1996 – 1998)

Coordinated schedules, appointments, documents, service providers and day-to-day personal administration.

Personal Assistant to Marketing Director at South African Breweries – Central Office, Sandton (1993 – 1995)

Provided executive support, correspondence, scheduling and marketing administration.

Sales & Marketing Assistant at South African Breweries – Nelspruit (1992 – 1993)

Supported sales administration, reporting and client liaison.

Debtors Controller at S.A. Maltsters – Alrode (1991 – 1992)

Managed debtor collections and related financial administration.

Finance Assistant at C. Itoh (1990 – 1991)

Supported accounting functions, reconciliations and financial administration.

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant at Subroc Mining Equipment – Germiston (1987 – 1989)

Handled front-of-house reception and general administrative duties.

Professional Practitioner in Real Estate (PPRE) – Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority

Marketing & Communications – International Business Management Institute

Finance & Accounting – International Business Management Institute

Essential Management Skills – International Business Management Institute

Bookkeeping Diploma – Financial Management Institute of South Africa

Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition & Business – International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy

Business Skills Training Certificate – Kelly Greenoaks

Commercial Matric – Sir Pierre van Ryneveld High School