Sibonelo Thabo

I am an enthusiastic, ambitious, and motivated individual with experience of working in a fast paced and challenging environment. I am approachable, well presented and able to establish good working relationships with a range of different people. With a mind of a quick learner, I can absorb new ideas and am experienced in coordinating, planning and organizing a wide range of administrative activities.

I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully utilize my skills for the success of the department as well as my career development.

Finance Intern - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

(2025-12)

Role and Responsibilities as Finance Intern at Department of Health

• Objectively assess a company's IT and/or business processes
• Assess the department risks and the efficacy of its risk management efforts
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes
• Evaluate internal control and make recommendations on how to improve
• Identifying shortfalls or gaps in processes
• Promote ethics and help identify improper conduct
• Assure safeguards
• Communicate the findings and recommendations
• Assist the SCM officer to ensure the procurement of goods and services in line with the SCM policy and all applicable legislation
• Contact service providers to obtain and source quotations
• Contact service providers for briefing meetings when required
• Prepare requisitions and purchase order and ensure it matches with the business specifications and the budget has been confirmed
• Ensure that purchase orders are approved, and orders are placed with the relevant service provider/s
• Follow up on delivery of goods and service and ensure the goods and services are rendered on time
• Provide feedback and keep the end user updated of the progress in procuring the requested goods or services
• Serve as Secretariat for the SCM Committee and prepare the necessary submissions ahead of the meetings
• Participation the closing and recording of bids
• Communicate with the service providers for the bid outcomes
• Receive and attend to creditor mail
• Collect signatures from authorized signing parties for goods and/ or services received and file green orders with necessary documents
• Follow up on outstanding orders/ invoices and Creditor inquiries
• Check if invoices are correct and complete i.e., tax invoice, VAT number, name of company, etc
• Compare order and invoice prizes
• Capture invoices daily to effect creditor payments on due date
• Print remittances for cheque payments
• Execute payments to creditors via electronic payment (EFT)
• Payments due to authorization of head
• Send email to creditor as proof of payment
• Reconcile individual creditor statements with invoices
• Check allocation of the amounts to the correct vote
• Allocate incorrectly allocated amounts to necessary votes by journal
• Ensure all payment vouchers are complete and file

SALES ASSISTANT - BLUE FALCON 188 TRADING (PTY) LIMITED

(2022-10 - 2025-03)

Core Responsibilities of a Studio-88 Sales Assistant

• Customer engagement: Actively greet customers, identify their needs, and assist them with product selections to ensure high satisfaction
• Sales generation: Drive sales demonstrating in depth product knowledge, advising on trends, and upselling or cross selling to increase transaction values
• Merchandising and Inventory: Maintain tidy, well-stocked, and organized shelves and displays to create an appealing shopping environment
• Operational tasks: Efficiently handle transactions, process payment, and strictly adhere to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines
• Product knowledge: Maintain up to date knowledge of available merchandise and fashion trends to confidently answer customer questions
• Team collaboration: Work effectively with the team to achieve store targets and to maintain a positive, productive atmosphere

Diploma - Accounting - Mangosuthu University of Technology (2019 - 2022)

Grade 12 – National Senior Certificates - SIYANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL (2017)