UNEMPLOYED - SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
(2025-09)
Receptionist / Personal Assistant to 3 Directors/ Administrator (Contract) - AZMET TECHNOLOGY AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(2024-08 - 2025-08)
Designs and Delivers Advanced Process Technologies and Modular Plants for the Mining and Metallurgical Industries. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager.
- Answered and screened telephone calls and took messages as needed.
- Greeted visitors and directed them to the appropriate destination.
- Responded to the gate intercom, ensured no unauthorised persons entered, monitored visitor access, and maintained security awareness.
- Updated the employee leave register on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Coordinated meeting room bookings for all employees at Azmat Technologies and ensured meeting rooms and communal areas were clean and presentable.
- Maintained electronic and hard copy filing systems for all relevant business information, including travel arrangements, necessary documents (IDs, medicals, etc.), business associates (SAMPEC, SACEEC, the date), and all staff records.
- Organised travel arrangements, including visas, flights, and accommodation.
- Processed applications on behalf of the company to attend events such as Mining Shows, PDAC, and Mining Indaba.
- Liaised with external graphic designers and suppliers to arrange company marketing material and corporate clothing.
- Prepared and edited correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents as requested.
- Undertook ad hoc duties for Directors, including personal requests such as children's projects, hair appointments, licence renewals, and personal gifts.
- Obtained quotes and processed invoices for office appliances, phones, marketing, and branding material.
- Researched and compared costs across all sectors of the business to ensure the most competitive prices were presented to Directors, including travel, accommodation, and office supplies.
Personal Assistant to Director and Management Team/ Reception /Administration (Contract) - PANDROL SA (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(2023-09 - 2024-06)
Leading Supplier of High-Quality Railway Products. Reporting to HR.
- Answered and transferred calls and took messages as needed.
- Received all visitors and attended to their needs.
- Ensured the visitor's book was completed and kept up to date.
- Controlled stationery issues as required and replenished stock when levels were low.
- Matched delivery notes and service reports to purchase orders and completed the goods received spreadsheet.
- Filed outstanding purchase orders for record-keeping purposes.
- Typed memos and letters when requested.
- Received, sorted, and distributed internal and external mail.
- Performed ad-hoc tasks as required from time to time, including basic secretarial functions.
- Conducted induction tests for contractors working on the premises.
- Managed local and international travel arrangements.
- Assisted with company events when required.
- Arranged boardroom bookings and refreshments.
- Assisted with daily staff attendance.
UNEMPLOYED - SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
(2021-11 - 2023-08)
Sales Secretary to Managers and Sales Representatives - MICROSEP (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(2010-04 - 2021-10)
Supplies High-End Scientific, Analytical, and Industrial Instruments. Reporting to the Sales Manager. Products: Analytical and Precision Balances, Pipettes, pH Meters, Auto Titrators, Buffer Solutions, Mass Comparators. Industries: Educational Institutions, Chemical and Food and Beverage Manufacturing Plants, Transport and Logistics Companies, Laboratories.
- Ensured the efficient functioning of the Mettler Laboratory Division (Weighing and Analytical) in the absence of the Sales Managers.
- Assisted Sales Representatives in preparing quotations and relevant product literature for clients.
- Continuously updated the CRM system with all client information.
- Checked stock levels on Syspro and processed client orders via the Internet system Ariba.
- Prepared credit notes as required and sent them to clients.
- Prepared tender documents and requests for quotations (RFQs) and ensured timely delivery to clients.
- Ensured all training documents were correctly filed and prepared training certificates for internal staff and clients for company-provided training, including technical and educational services focused on laboratory and analytical instrumentation, particularly for Waters and Mettler Toledo products.
- Matched delivery notes and service reports to purchase orders and completed the goods received spreadsheet.
- Filed outstanding purchase orders for record-keeping purposes.
- Typed memos and letters when requested.
- Received, sorted, and distributed internal and external mail.
- Performed ad-hoc tasks as required from time to time, including basic secretarial functions.
- Conducted induction tests for contractors working on the premises.
- Managed local and international travel arrangements.
- Assisted with company events when required.
- Arranged boardroom bookings and refreshments.
- Assisted with daily staff attendance.
- Organised all travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and car rentals for Managers and Sales Representatives.
- Organised and coordinated conferences and seminars, including sending invitations to customers, arranging venues and catering, and processing venue payments.
- Managed the ordering of literature, maintained stock levels of brochures, posted brochures to clients, and distributed materials to branch and local staff.
- Maintained BEE training records, ensuring all training and conferences were documented for scoring purposes.
Internal Sales Administrator (Contract) - TETRA PAK SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(2009-10 - 2010-03)
Food Processing and Packaging Solutions Company. Reporting to the Sales Manager.
Products: Processing Equipment (Dairy Processing Systems, Cheese Production Equipment, Ice Cream Production Lines, Beverage Processing Units, Powder Handling Systems, Plant-Based Processing Lines, New Food Technologies), Filling Machines (High-speed Automatic Filling Machines, Specialized fillers for Ice cream, Dairy, Juice, and Liquid Foods), Distribution and Downstream Equipment (Accumulators, Conveyors, Cap Applicators, Film Wrappers, Straw Applicators), Services and Digital Solutions (Automation Systems, Energy-Saving Solutions, Consulting and maintenance services).
Industries: Food and Beverage.
- Assisted Sales Representatives and Technical staff members in preparing quotations for clients.
- Liaised with Sales and Technical staff to confirm part numbers and check stock availability nationally and internationally.
- Verified delivery times using SAC and SAP systems and forwarded quotations to the relevant customer or salesperson.
- Followed up on quotations sent to clients.
- Processed orders and liaised with Warehouse personnel to ensure products were delivered to clients on time; tracked orders and kept customers informed regarding progress.
- Organised all travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and car rentals for Managers and Sales Representatives.
- Organised and coordinated conferences and seminars, including sending invitations to customers, arranging venues and catering, and processing venue payments.
- Managed the ordering of literature, maintained stock levels of brochures, posted brochures to clients, and distributed materials to branch and local staff.
- Maintained BEE training records, ensuring all training and conferences were documented for scoring purposes.
- Received claims from customers concerning faulty parts, investigated these claims, followed up on discrepancies detected, and implemented corrective actions.
- Generated stock order reports, including back-order reports, and forwarded them to the Sales Manager.
- Updated customer information on the SAC system.
- Prepared daily invoices and credit notes and supplied them to the warehouse and accounts department.
- Assisted with stock takes.
Internal Sales Administrator (Contract) - PLASTICHEM (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(2009-03 - 2009-07)
Supplies Raw Materials to the Plastic and Rubber Industries. Reporting to the Managing Director. Products: Raw Materials Polymers such as PE, PP, PVC, PS, and ABS Supplied as Granules or Compounds, Solvents (Alcohols, Acetates, Xylenes). Industries: Automotive, Packaging, Electronics, Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Processing, Construction and Infrastructure.
- Received phone, fax, and email orders and ensured product and price details were correct.
- Ensured all orders received were processed accurately according to the client's requirements.
- Updated customer details daily on Pastel Partner.
- Updated prices on Pastel daily.
- Addressed customer complaints and processed credit notes where necessary.
- Supplied credit applications to clients to obtain cover and monitored them until approval was received.
- Monitored all customer credit limits, including increases and decreases.
- Prepared the Low GP Report on a weekly basis.
- Monitored stock closely to ensure sufficient availability when invoicing or quoting.
- Managed travel arrangements, including booking flights, vehicles, and accommodation reservations on behalf of the Managing Director.
Internal Sales / Office Manager - TOP CLASS AUTOMOTIVE (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(2008-06 - 2008-12)
Import and Distribute Bearings. Reporting to the Managing Director. Direct Reportees: 4 Internal Sales Coordinators. Products: Bushes and Wheels, Lubricants and Lubrication Systems, Magnetic Bearings, Multi-V Belt Kits, O-Rings, Roller Bearings, Taper Roller Bearings. Industries: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering and Industrial Sector.
- Managed internal sales activities and ensured that orders were processed accurately.
- Conducted telesales and cold calling to grow the customer base.
- Assisted external sales representatives with their duties.
- Handled customer complaints and ensured satisfactory resolution.
- Assisted with stock takes.
- Updated pricing on a daily basis.
- Managed daily back orders and conducted stock checks.
- Oversaw day-to-day departmental operations.
- Assisted with warehouse management and checked daily back-order reports.
- Followed up on all quotations within the department.
- Liaised with clients to maintain effective communication and service.
Internal Sales Supervisor - SKF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(1999-07 - 2008-05)
Supplies Bearings, Seals, Lubrication Systems, Power Transmission Products, and Related Engineering Services. Reporting to the Sales Manager. Products: Bushes and Wheels, Lubricants and Lubrication Systems, Magnetic Bearings, Multi-V Belt Kits, O-Rings, Roller Bearings, Taper Roller Bearings. Industries: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering and Industrial Sector.
- Processed orders and managed all related documentation, including waybills, packing slips, F178 forms, and declaration forms.
- Conducted internal sales, acted as a call centre agent, and performed telesales activities.
- Sold bearings and seals to customers, including distributors and export clients.
- Assisted external sales representatives with their duties.
- Handled customer complaints and maintained effective client liaison.
- Assisted with stock takes.
- Trained internal staff on the in-house system (Movex/Move).
- Prepared monthly MMR reports.
- Checked daily back-order reports and followed up on all departmental quotations.
- Placed orders for distributors, export customers, and automotive business units (BU & OE).
- Managed sales for distributors, export clients, and the Vehicle Service Market (VSM P&A – Parts and Accessories).
- Demonstrated proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office and Microsoft Excel Level 1 & 2.
- Utilised Movex and SCSS systems for sales and order processing.
- Served as Health and Safety Chairperson and conducted internal and external training, including fire training, first aid, bearing knowledge, and Six Sigma principles.
- Managed electronic data transfer (EDT) and processed internet orders.
- Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with internal processes and export management requirements.
Stock / Internal Sales Administrator - THE SOUTH AFRICAN FIRST AID LEAGUE (NGO) - Gauteng
(1998-06 - 1999-06)
First Aid Training Provider. Reporting to the Sales Manager.
- Liaised with clients and processed orders received.
- Conducted cold calling to generate new business opportunities.
- Packed stock for delivery to clients.
- Managed the booking in and out of stock to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Placed orders with suppliers to maintain stock levels.
- Assisted with stock takes to verify inventory accuracy.
- Liaised with customers and suppliers to resolve queries and ensure smooth operations.
Telesales Consultant - NATIONAL TONER AND PAPER SUPPLIERS (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(1997-04 - 1998-05)
Supplier of Office Supplies. Reporting to the Sales Manager.
- Conducted cold calling to generate new business opportunities.
- Processed orders received from clients.
- Updated and maintained client records.
Internal Sales Administrator - FIT A PART ELECTRICAL CC - Gauteng
(1993-11 - 1997-03)
Maintenance Company that Repaired Industrial Equipment such as Generators. Reporting to the Sales Manager.
- Conducted cold calling to support sales and customer engagement.
- Prepared invoices and statements for customers.
- Managed debtors and creditors, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely followups.
- Ordered stock for parts as required to maintain inventory levels.
- Assisted with the dispatch of deliveries and coordination of drivers.
Telesales Consultant - NATIONAL TONER AND PAPER SUPPLIERS (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(1992-03 - 1993-10)
Supplier of Office Supplies. Reporting to the Sales Manager.
- Remained motivated and professional throughout all tasks. Conducted cold calling to generate new business opportunities. Sold stationery products via telephone to customers.
- Maintained comprehensive product knowledge of stationery items.
- Updated and maintained client records accurately when contacting customers.
Telesales Consultant - S & G OFFICE SUPPLIES (PTY) LTD - Gauteng
(1992-01 - 1992-02)
Supplier of Office Supplies. Reporting to the Sales Manager.
- Sold stationery products via telephone to customers.
- Prepared and processed customer orders accurately.
- Maintained comprehensive product knowledge of stationery items.
- Remained motivated and professional throughout all tasks.
- Conducted cold calling to generate new business opportunities.
- Updated and maintained client records accurately when contacting customers.
