Somandla Mhlongo

Detail-oriented IT graduate with 3+ years' experience in digitization, data capture, quality control, and administration. Proven track record at the Department of Home Affairs processing, verifying, and indexing high volumes of documents with 99%+ accuracy. Skilled in MS Office, document imaging systems, and workflow optimization. Bilingual in English, Xitsonga, and Zulu. Seeking to apply strong attention to detail and process discipline in an admin, data, or operations role.

Digitization Program — Runner, Prepping, Scanning, Quality Control & Batch Creation - Department of Home Affairs

(2024-03 - 2026-03)

• Conducted visual inspections of digitized images, identifying and flagging quality issues for re-scan.
• Managed retrieval and return of 200+ physical files daily from storage to the digitization station.
• Validated digitized data against original documents, ensuring 99% accuracy before indexing.
• Performed data capture and extraction for indexing into national systems.
• Provided administrative support, including reporting and tracking of digitization progress.
• Maintained confidentiality and complied with data protection and record-keeping policies.

Administration Clerk - Checkers

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

• Processed invoices, petty cash, and requisitions with attention to detail.
• Used MS Office and data capture systems for daily reporting and stock queries.
• Provided front-desk customer service, handling client queries professionally.

Administration - Tlap Safety Solutions

(2022-06 - 2023-06)

• Handled safety files, COID, UIF, SARS documents, CIDB registrations, and permits.
• Captured timesheets, site diaries, equipment hours, and material deliveries.
• Processed supplier invoices and matched them to POs and delivery notes for payment preparation.

National Certificate - Information Technology - Varsity Institute of Science and Technology (2018 - 2021)

Certificate - Primary Healthcare - Empilweni Nursing College (2017 - 2017)

National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 - Nyamazane High School (2016 - 2016)