Thandeka Makofane

Strategic and results-driven Executive Assistant with over 5 years' experience supporting C-suite leaders, managing cross-functional projects, and driving operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. Proven track record in financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, event and travel logistics, and high-level administrative support. Skilled in planning, governance, reporting, and executive coordination—positioning me strongly for a Chief of Staff or Operations Manager role.

Executive Assistant to CEO, CTO & CCO at Lelapa AI (2024-01 – Present)

• Primary liaison for executive leadership—managing schedules, coordinating strategic meetings, and ensuring alignment across teams.
• Oversaw planning for major events: leadership retreats, demo days, hackathons, and international conference travel.
• Drafted reports and internal communications; prepared monthly reporting packs.
• Managed office operations, vendor contracts, and internal project timelines.
• Facilitated NDA sign-offs, legal documentation, and assisted in fundraising preparation.

Finance Executive at Workshop17 (2021-01 – 2024-12)

• Acted as the first point of contact for director and C-suite needs, including diary, travel, and stakeholder management.
• Oversaw supplier payments, monthly reporting, and reconciliations.
• Supported finance manager with CAPEX planning, project costing, and payment cycles.
• Played a key role in financial operations during new location launches in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
• Coordinated internal communications and process streamlining initiatives.

Accounts Administrator at Halewood International (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Processed orders and reconciliations; managed aging debtors and escalated accounts for handover.
• Reported directly to the Finance Director on outstanding payments and collections.
• Ensured alignment of order dispatch and payment processes.

Student Administrator at University of Johannesburg (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Coordinated student registrations, record-keeping, and academic compliance.
• Managed logistics for events and student engagements; collaborated with faculty and external stakeholders.
• Supported departmental projects with planning, tracking, and resource alignment.

BA (Hons) in Business Management & Development – University of Johannesburg (2019-01 – 2020-12)

BA in Management & Development – University of Johannesburg (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Matric – St. Francis College (2015-12)