Remote Candidate Property Practitioner & Rental Specialist at SA Property Brokers / Huizemark Group (2024-07 – Present)
- Listing & Marketing Operations: Manage digital property listing lifecycles remotely across major real estate portals, accurately crafting high-converting marketing descriptions from floor plans and property specifications.
- Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as primary operational contact for landlords, buyers, and tenants, managing high volumes of daily inquiries, arranging viewings, and providing status updates.
- FICA & Compliance Management: Collect, verify, and audit sensitive FICA documentation, tenant applications, and lease agreements to ensure 100% compliance with PPRA regulations.
- Database & CRM Maintenance: Track lead pipelines, update property availability statuses, and maintain clean digital records in real estate management systems.
Buyers Assistant (Pre-Girls) at Ackermans Head Office (2020-07 – 2023-06)
- Execute all procurement-related administration, including tendering and discussion document preparation.
- Capture and monitor purchase orders, style cards, and sample workflows to guarantee on-time delivery.
- Provide general assistance to Buyer(s) with business plans and merchandise activities (sorting, pulling, hanging).
- Manage supplier queries, phone correspondence, mark-downs, and effective internal/external customer communication.
Buyers Assistant (Pre-Girls) at Ackermans Head Office (2025-03 – Present)
- Execute all procurement-related administration, including tendering and discussion document preparation.
- Capture and monitor purchase orders, style cards, and sample workflows to guarantee on-time delivery.
- Provide general assistance to Buyer(s) with business plans and merchandise activities (sorting, pulling, hanging).
- Manage supplier queries, phone correspondence, mark-downs, and effective internal/external customer communication.
Purchasing Co-ordinator (Homeware) at Weylandts Furniture (2017-08 – 2020-06)
- Dealt with quote sheets and supplier price negotiations; signed off Proforma Invoices and placed formal orders.
- Created stock codes and barcodes on SYSPRO; tracked shipment ETAs and ensured all shipping documentation was in order.
- Liaised daily across Shipping, Finance, Distribution Centres, Retail Stores, and Marketing teams.
Sales Administrator / Merchandise Co-ordinator at B.E.C Sales (Lingerie, Swimwear, Sleepwear, Mens Underwear) (2013-06 – 2017-07)
- Managed range building for chainstore accounts and assisted with product costings and price negotiations.
- Liaised with overseas suppliers and customers via daily email and Skype correspondence.
- Captured purchase orders for timely delivery and managed the critical path using sample and production schedules.
- Resolved daily queries from customers, warehouse, and processing-house teams.
Imports Coordinator / Area Manageress (Ladieswear) at Toledo Clothing (2011-06 – 2013-06)
- Imports Coordinator: Managed style lifecycles from brief to production, confirmed samples, and captured production planning.
- Area Manageress & Stock Controller: Checked stock into warehouse, loaded stock onto Elite system, and managed distribution for 10 stores (including online store) and staff.
Buyers Assistant / Administrator (Swimwear, Footwear, Accessories) at Queenspark Head Office (2010-06 – 2011-05)
- Processed and captured purchase orders on Dolfin; catalogued and monitored all samples.
- Followed up on shipment schedules, provided regular updates, and handled general department administration.
Buyers Assistant / Receptionist / Bookkeeper's Assistant at Toledo Clothing (2008-05 – 2010-06)
- Received style briefs and tracked production through arrival; operated switchboard (25 extensions), handled couriers, and processed weekly wages.
Lab Assistant / In-House Model at Truworths Head Office (2007-04 – 2008-04)
- Completed quality control forms for seam slippage, fabric stability, and washcares; fitted samples and provided accurate technical feedback.
Sales Assistant at Foschini / Exact (2004-01 – 2007-03)
- Performed daily store admin, filing, banking, petty cash management, and achieved daily sales targets.
