Mmanakedi Bokaba

Detail-oriented and proactive administrative assistant experienced in handling multifaceted office duties including IT support coordination, event logistics, and financial processing with Microsoft Navision. Excels in ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and fostering positive working relationships across teams.

Administrative Assistant at EssenceMediacom South Africa (2021-11 – 2024-05)

• Developed and maintained effective communication channels between senior management and staff to streamline office operations.
• Implemented and improved office procedures and administrative systems to enhance productivity.
• Assisted in the preparation and coordination of financial documents, including budgets and expense reports.
• Organized travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation for executives.
• Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executives to optimize time efficiency.
• Coordinated office supply inventory and placed orders to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Freelance Journalist at Bathic Holdings (2024-06 – 2026-02)

• Produced high-quality written content while managing strict deadlines
• Edited and proofread articles to ensure clarity, grammatical accuracy, and adherence to publication standards.
• Conducted interviews with key sources to gather firsthand information and quotes for news pieces.

Assistant Editor at SA Media & Digital Holdings (2019-05 – 2021-10)

• Coordinated editorial schedules and monitored deadlines
• Conducted research, fact-checking, and content preparation
• Liaised with contributors, editors, and stakeholders
• Maintained organised records of submissions and publications

Diploma in Journalism – Rosebank College (2014-02 – 2016-06)

Certificate in Office Administration – PC Training & Business College (Now Richfield Institute) (2010-02 – 2011-02)