Lesedi Mokoto

I am an energetic, ambitious graduate who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task at hand. I am self-motivated, organized, goal-oriented and capable of working under pressure.

I consider the following traits to be my strengths: adaptability, effective communication, attention to detail, information seeker and the determination to complete tasks effectively. I am punctual and reliable; I am a critical thinker and possess strong problem-solving skills. I work well as a member of a team or as an individual and have proven conflict management skills.

I am never afraid to initiate social change and I am always eager to learn. I always take my duties very seriously and my top priority is ensuring that my progress reports are always good.

Operations Administrator (Intern) - National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) - Vryburg, RSA

(2024-01 - 2026-06)

• Assisted in administering grant applications by organising, prioritising, and finalising submissions
• Ensured compliance with grant requirements and submission timelines
• Supported grant reporting processes, including financial updates and progress tracking
• Contributed to improving grant processes through accurate documentation and coordination
• Assisted in facilitating training programmes for small-scale entrepreneurs
• Supported initiatives aimed at helping youth and small business owners start and grow their businesses
• Participated in programme delivery to enhance the impact of training interventions (SOPs) and conducting audits
• Received, evaluated, and processed supplier proposals and quotations
• Assisted in raising purchase orders to commit funds for procurement processes
• Monitored supplier performance to ensure compliance with procurement standards
• Compiled and processed procurement requests in accordance with organisational policies
• Ensured supplier invoices were processed within the required 30-day period
• Contributed to effective budget utilisation and financial accountability
• Maintained accurate records of programme activities and administrative processes
• Supported reporting requirements, including submission of monthly and progress reports
• Ensured timely communication of programme updates and operational requirements
• Demonstrated strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills
• Showed initiative and reliability in handling multiple responsibilities
• Maintained professionalism and accountability in all assigned duties
• Contributed positively to improving operational efficiency within the district office

Senior Administrative Officer, Research Support Department - North-West University - Mafikeng, RSA

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

In this position, the following skills are of importance and are applied daily: attention to detail, communication skills, time management, problem-solving, ability to work under pressure and conflict management skills. The position allows me the opportunity to interact with the NWU internal stakeholders and external stakeholders daily and interact with diverse people from different backgrounds

• Assisted with the updates of the Org structure and staff/student data/profiles on the Research Output Information Management system (InfoEd/RIMS)
• Provided online support to admin staff during capturing season and assisted with related queries
• Assisted with InfoEd/RIMS system upgrade planning and testing
• Assisted with the review of captured research output records, books and conference proceedings for submission to the Internal Evaluation Panel and external audit
• Assisted with the preparation of the final report of research outputs to DHET
• Assisted with reporting and statistics for research outputs to internal stakeholders
• Compiled and distributed research output incentive award letters and honorarium claim forms to researchers
• Processing of honorarium claims and assisting with related queries
• Contributing to the development of programme documentation, plans and reports
• Contributed to the monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual reports to the Director RS and UCDG/other stakeholders
• Attended scheduled meetings as per RSD internal operational planning
• Assisted in the implementation of project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinated UCDG workshops and training sessions
• Coordinated higher Degrees workshops
• Handled administrative requests and queries from senior managers
• Organized and scheduled appointments with admin software

Intern: Research Support Management of Output - North-West University - Mafikeng, RSA

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

In this position, communication, time management, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are very important and I had to employ those skills to create an effective working environment. Through the workshops I coordinated, I had the opportunity to work and interact with people from diverse cultures and organisations, and that has improved my interpersonal skills.

• Assisted with the updates of the Org structure and staff/student data/profiles on the Research Output Information Management system (InfoEd)/RIMS
• Provided online support to admin staff during capturing season and assisted with related queries
• Assisted with InfoEd/RIMS system upgrade planning and testing
• Assisted with the review of captured research output records, books and conference proceedings for submission to the Internal Evaluation Panel and external audit
• Assisted with the preparation of the final report of research outputs to DHET
• Assisted with reporting and statistics for research outputs to internal stakeholders
• Compiled and distributed research output incentive award letters and honorarium claim forms to researchers
• Processing of honorarium claims and assisting with related queries
• Contributing to the development of programme documentation, plans and reports
• Contributed to the monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual reports to the Director RS other stakeholders

Supplemental Instruction Facilitator - North-West University

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• To improve student performance and pass rates in high-risk modules
• To offer non-remedial peer assistance in high-risk modules

BA - Public Administration - University of North-West (2021-05)

National Senior Certificate - John Frylinck Secondary School (2017-12)