Philisiwe Mbele
Economics Graduate | Administrative & Office Professional
About
Detail-oriented, highly organised, and driven professional who combines a BCom Honours in Economics (NQF Level 8, UNISA) and a BCom in Economics (Walter Sisulu University) with over 4 years of hands-on administrative, financial, and client-service experience. Equally comfortable in analytical and operational environments, I bring strong quantitative thinking, excellent written and verbal communication, and a consistent track record of producing accurate, high-quality work under pressure. Self-motivated, discreet, and dependable — with a genuine commitment to growing within every role I take on.
Experience
Administrative Officer - Caltex Bizana Magnacop 238 (Pty) Ltd - Bizana, Eastern Cape
(2022-07)
- Managed full daily office administration including data capturing, document control, filing, and correspondence — maintaining accurate, up-to-date records at all times.
- Organised and maintained digital and manual filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency and significantly reducing administrative errors through consistent verification and cross-checking.
- Processed financial documentation including invoices, fuel sales records, and stock reports; handled cash transactions and performed daily cash fund balancing with full personal accountability.
- Provided professional front-desk and client-facing service, managing customer queries and complaints calmly and effectively, maintaining positive relationships at all times.
- Assisted management with scheduling, payroll support, reporting, and coordination across suppliers, staff, and clients — demonstrating strong multitasking and planning skills.
- Drafted and processed internal and external correspondence, compliance reports, and administrative documentation in line with company policy.
- Ensured the office environment was consistently clean, organised, and compliant with applicable operational standards.
- Recognised by management for reliability, discretion in handling confidential documentation, and consistently high-quality administrative outputs.
Education
BCom Honours in Economics - Economics - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2024-01 - 2025-12)
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics - Economics - Walter Sisulu University (2019-03 - 2022-05) Mthatha
National Senior Certificate - Rietvlei High School (2018-11)