Joan du Preez

Being honest and ethical is a very important part of my life. I am exceptionally reliable, willing to learn and succeed in every aspect. I bring a strong and positive attitude to my workplace. I am well-spoken and well organized.

Working well under pressure and time management is something I had to learn at Sizabantu Piping as it was a very busy position. I am a fast learner and am always open to learning new things and taking on new challenges. I have a keen eye for detail and tasks are always fulfilled to the best of my ability and in a timely fashion.

I pride myself on my work ethic which includes going above and beyond what is expected of me. With my professional and hardworking personality and the ability to adapt easily, I know I am a great asset to any company I work for.

Administrative Waste Department - Volkskas Bank - Polokwane

(1987-01 - 1989-12)

• Data Capture
• Sorting and balancing of deposits on the ledger machine
• I learnt a lot about the basics of business this helped my ability to concentrate and my attention for detail
• Speed and accuracy were of vital importance in this position
• Started as Stock Controller 2. Advanced to Credit Controller 3. Promoted to Credit Manager - Joshua Doore Group Furniture Retailer - Polokwane

(1989-01 - 2006-12)

This was a very busy position and called for lots of overtime and hard work. I was offered a good position at Sisabantu Piping

• Debtors Collecting and Credit Granting
• Performance Evaluations and Management
• Checking and Control of Credit Department Staff
• Cash Up and Monitoring of Cashiers
• Checking and controlling debt collectors' performance and productivity
• Ensuring targets and deadlines are met
• Daily figure reporting and balancing
• Providing training to subordinates

Management Administrator - Sisabantu Piping Agricultural and Mining Supplies - Polokwane

(2006-01 - 2010-12)

We worked on Excel, Word and Outlook

• Debtors Collecting
• Liaising with Municipalities (Cessions)
• Daily banking
• Customer Relations
• Preparing documents for attorneys (defaulters)

Debtors Manager - NMS Autobody

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

• Debt Collecting
• Invoicing
• Creditors Reconciliations

Polokwane - Polokwane

(2010-01 - 2014-12)

We worked on Quick Books

• Final Repair Calculations Job Cards
• Preparing Quotes
• Excel and Email Communication

Credit Manager - Gem Furnishers Retail - Polokwane

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Debtors Collecting and Credit Granting
• Performance Evaluations and Management
• Checking and Control of Credit Department Staff
• Cash Up and Monitoring of Cashiers
• Checking and controlling debt collectors' performance and productivity
• Ensuring targets and deadlines are met
• Daily figure reporting and balancing
• Providing training to subordinates

Creditors/ Admin - Anver Family Properties - Polokwane

(2015-01 - 2018-12)

Auditors Took over this position I was made redundant

• Creditors Recon
• Finalizing Proposals/ Lease Agreements
• All relevant correspondence Word Excel Outlook
• Setting up templates
• I posted and balanced the cashbook on Pastel

Kitchen and Restaurant Manager Housekeeping Reception - Jacaranda Lodge - Polokwane

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Managed and Maintained Kitchen and Restaurant
• Over saw the housekeeping of these 38 luxury suites and 25 overnight rooms 4**** Lodge
• Assisted with setting up of conference facilities and catering to the needs
• Monitoring of Google and Social Media advertising
• I worked with booking.com and Centre Guest Manager Program
• I enjoyed liaising with the customers as well as motivating my staff
• I learnt to think on my feet here as my day started at 5:30 and ended around 18:00 or when the job was done and preparations for the next day were in order
• I left Polokwane to move to Mpumalanga with my fiancé, who is now deceased. · Inspecting units to make sure cleaning and maintenance up to highest standard

Housekeeping manager - Sudwala Lodge

(2021-11-15 - 2023-06-30)

• Managing the operations in the laundry with a laundry supervisor and two laundry assistants
• all stock takes, and administration involved
• Managing 11 housekeepers and 2 supervisors . 86 Units

H.O.D Housekeeping Manager - Sudwala Lodge

(2024-07-10 - 2025-05-08)

• Managing the operations in the laundry with a laundry supervisor and two laundry assistants
• all stock takes, and administration involved
• Managing 11 housekeepers and 2 supervisors . 86 Units

Administrator - Magidi Farms (Pty)Ltd

(2025-07-14)

• All standard office administration; loading payments and invoices for vat purposes and salaries etc

Grade 12 - Pietersburg High School (1987-12)