Personal Assistant in Nedbank

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Current:Nedbank
Past:Namakwa Diamonds
Education:Introduction to Property Principles

Job Experience

Personal Assistant

Nedbank

August 2014 to March 2015

Co ordinating all clerical staff and utilizing office equipment effectively. Creating and implementing new administrative systems. Organising induction programmes for new staff. Recording office expenditure and managing its budget. Co ordinating meeting and networking events. Maintaining office equipment and arranging any repairs or replacements. Arranging all travel and accommodation arrangements for staff, as well as, visas and forex. Ensuring that all health and safety policies are obs

Office Manager

Namakwa Diamonds

June 2012 to July 2014

Co ordinating all clerical staff and utilizing office equipment effectively.
Creating and implementing new administrative systems.
Organising induction programmes for new staff.
Ordering stationery, office equipment and furniture as required.
Arranging all travel and accommodation arrangements for staff, as well as, visas and forex.
Ensuring that all health and safety policies are observed.
Assume responsibility for planning, organising and executing day-to-day tasks as an Executive PA.

Senior Assistant/ Department Manager

Renaissance Capital

June 2008 to May 2012

Handle telephone calls, mail and travel arrangements.
Manage diary.
Assume responsibility for planning, organising and executing day-to-day tasks.
Produce accurate, properly formatted typed documents.
Handle personal requests of the assigned individual with time permitting.
Expense report reconciliations.
Organising conference call and video conference requests.
Arrange functions and events.
Ordering stationery, office supplies and furniture.

Office Manager

London and Regional Properties

April 2007 to May 2008

Payment of all accounts and rental.
Reconcile accounts.
Submit VAT returns.
Managing support staff (switchboard, reception, cleaning and driver).
Control of office consumables.
Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients.
Arranging catering for functions and preparing payment thereof.
Devising and maintaining office systems.
Arrange all travel requirements for entire office, as well, as visas and forex.
Expense report reconciliations.
Compile tender documents.

Personal Assistant/Travel Co ordinator

Broll Property Group (Pty) Ltd

July 2001 to March 2007

PA to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Minute taking and compiling document.
Prepare and distribute board packs.
Arranging all travel and accommodation arrangements for all staff, as well as, visas and forex.
Arranging catering, functions and other events.
Prepare presentations.
Control of electronic diaries.

Personal Assistant

Domayne Property Services

April 2000 to June 2001

PA to Chief Executive in Property Management.
Management of diary.
Arranging board packs and the distribution thereof.
Co ordinating board meetings.
Minute taking and compiling document.
Prepare correspondence and reports.
Co ordination of diverse events - meetings, conferences, regional workshops and team building events.

Secretary

Anglo American Properties

March 1995 to March 2000

All general secretarial duties.
Answering telephone.
Typing lettes, schedules and memorandums.
Prepare presentations.
Typing of graphs, balance sheets and financial statements.
Paid and managed all the companies utility account - reconcile all accounts and approve for payment.

Education

Introduction to Property Principles

University of Pretoria (Sudáfrica)

February 2003 to November 2003

Executive Secretaries Master class

Centre for Management Development (Sudáfrica)

April 2002 to April 2002

Property Broking

Broll Property Academy (Sudáfrica)

February 2002 to October 2002

N4 Business studies

Joubert park college (Sudáfrica)

January 1993 to June 1993

Languages

English

Bilingual / Native

IT skills

Outlook

Experto

MS Word (word, excel, powerpoint)

Experto

Other Skills

Project Management Human Resources Staff Development and Training Meeting and Event Planning Expense Reduction Diary Management

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Career Goals

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies