Matthew Murphy

I have recently completed my qualification, I am eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a professional environment that aligns with my career path. I am a motivated and detail-oriented IT graduate with certificates in Systems Development, Software Development, Cyber Security, and Microsoft Azure. I am Passionate about technology and continuously developing new skills, with a strong willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic professional environment.

Volunteer at Pig Research Facility Kibbutz Israel (2019-09 – 2021-04)

Gap Year

• Ensured animals stayed healthy and happy through close observations throughout day and night.
• Managed upkeep and cleaning of the animal outhouses and enclosures.
• Provided livestock with adequate water and fulfilled feed requirements according to dietary needs.
• Cleaned and maintained livestock feeding and sleeping areas by washing out feed buckets and mucking out stalls.
• Thoroughly washed and cleaned farm animals, maintaining optimum health and safety.
• Conducted regular examinations on livestock, promptly reporting behavior changes and illness.

Assistant Gardener Volunteer at Kibbutz Israel (2019-09 – 2021-04)

Gap Year

• Maintaining lawns, and green spaces.
• Assisted with furniture removal in the community.
• Trash Removal.
• Odd Jobs that the community requested.

Cashier at Pick n Pay Village Market (2023-12 – 2024-07)

• Assessed customer needs through clear communication, anticipating and responding appropriately to queries.
• Smoothly processed incoming orders, handling with exceptional accuracy.
• Packed purchased items properly to prevent damage to delicate products.
• Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit and debit payments.
• Monitored shop floor for suspicious customer behavior and signs of theft, following company procedures to prevent shoplifting.
• Processed transactions quickly and accurately, enhancing customer checkout experience.
• Coordinated with the merchandising team to maintain an attractive and organized checkout zone.
• Offered friendly greetings and farewells, creating a welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Assisted customers with product location and provided detailed information on store promotions.
• Increased loyalty scheme sign-ups by proactively discussing programs during transactions.
• Used POS machines to scan items and process transactions.
• Minimized fraudulent transactions by assessing notes when processing payments.
• Processed refunds and exchanges at customer service desk.

Data Management at SM Wealth (2025-06 – Present)

• Rename and update client files
• Email clients for missing files
• Manage Client files on a spreadsheet
• General Computer Work

NQF Level 4 National Certificate in Cyber Security – New Bridge (NGI) (2026-03-24)

NQF Level 4 National Certificate in Information Technology System Development – CTU Training Solutions

NQF Level 4 National Certificate in Software Development – CTU Training Solutions (2026-05)