Phillis Britz

Experienced Administrative and Business Assistant with a strong background in general administration, executive support, records management, legal and commercial administration. I have worked in financial, agricultural and legal environments and have experience handling confidential information, contracts, documentation and administrative processes. I have experience assisting with commercial and legal documentation, including preparing and typing contracts and maintaining related records.

I am organised, reliable, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. I have also managed my own business, giving me practical experience in client communication, scheduling, staff coordination, payments and day-to-day business administration. Available for both remote and office-based positions.

Business Owner - Anew Slate (Pty) Ltd

(2020-12)

Managed and administered my own cleaning business, including the day-to-day operational, financial and administrative requirements. Business will close when I relocate to Centurion, Gauteng.

• Managed day-to-day business administration and client communication.
• Handled bookings, scheduling and work allocation.
• Coordinated teams according to work schedules and client requirements.
• Maintained business records and documentation.
• Managed basic financial administration.
• Processed payments to service providers.
• Managed monthly salaries and staff-related administration.
• Dealt directly with clients and service providers.
• Managed the overall administration and organisation of the business.

Executive Business Assistant - Afgri

(2014-02 - 2020-11)

Provided administrative and executive support in a large corporate environment, including working with confidential information and legal/commercial documentation.

• Managed daily administrative and executive support functions.
• Managed diaries, meetings, appointments and schedules.
• Maintained electronic and manual filing systems.
• Prepared and maintained business documentation.
• Assisted with legal and commercial contracts and related documentation.
• Typed and prepared contracts and other formal business documents.
• Handled confidential information and documentation.
• Supported communication between management, staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintained accurate records and documentation.
• Assisted with various administrative and records-management requirements.
• Supervised a team of 8 administrative assistants.
• Assisted with the implementation and organisation of an electronic records system.
• Coordinated and monitored records across different offices.
• Assisted staff with electronic filing and document management.
• Worked with records and documentation from different business areas.
• Also provided assistance relating to the records system in Mauritius.

Business Assistant – Legal & Audit - Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

(2008 - 2013)

Worked in a legal and audit environment, providing business and administrative support.

• Provided administrative support within legal and audit functions.
• Assisted with legal and commercial documentation.
• Prepared, typed and maintained formal business and legal documents.
• Assisted with contracts and contract-related administration.
• Maintained confidential files and documentation.
• Managed filing and records.
• Assisted with administrative requirements for legal and audit processes.
• Worked with confidential and sensitive business information.
• Provided general business support to management and professional staff.

Matric - Pretoria North High School

Advanced Skills for Management Assistants - BMTN

Records Management - Department of National Archives