|  | Design & Project Management Company:PA to Directors / Reception / Administrator  From  2024-08 To 2025-08 Duties
 
 
Answer the office telephone and be the first point of contact for the business, including welcoming visitors and providing hospitalityGeneral housekeeping including managing meeting room bookings, ensuring meeting rooms/communal areas are clean and tidy and available for visitors, and managing stock control of stationery and general office suppliesDistributing deliveries and arranging collectionsMaintaining and filing electronic and hard copy employee filesBasic IT/telephony responsibilitiesFleet managementEmployee leave managementDocumentation and administrative assistance with projects (Data Packs)Providing general office administrative support; including photocopying, scanning, forwarding correspondence and filing as requiredAssisting in PR and marketing activitiesPA to Directors  Receptionist  Answer telephone, screen and direct calls 
Ensuring calls and messages are relayed correctly and efficientlyAnswering the gate intercom to ensure that no unauthorized persons enter, and monitor visitor access and maintain security awarenessEnsure knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization, including leave – Put system in placeManagement of employee leave register – Weekly & MonthlyDistributing deliveries and arranging collectionsDirecting any office equipment issues to printer and Wi-Fi service providers 
Tidy and maintain the kitchens and general office areas where guests are present   Administrator 
General duties include photocopying, scanning and mailing. – Electronic  Employee FilesManage and communicate boardroom bookingsControl inventory relevant to reception area, stationery and office suppliesMaintaining an electronic and hard copy filing system on all relevant business information regarding travel arrangements and necessary documents (IDs, medicals etc.), business associates (SAMPEC, SACEEC, the dti) and all staff.Travel arrangements: Visas, TIC, flights, accommodation, applications for events (e.g. Mining Shows; PDAC, Mining Indaba), researching relevant information regarding travels (e.g. weather, info. on the events etc.)Coordinate and maintain records for staff, leave forms, vehicle log books etc.Project administrative assistance (Document Control): Scanning/copying of documentation and filing in electronic and hardcopy format.Marketing administrative duties on all media platforms: This may include and is not limited to liaising with allocated external graphic designer and translators to arrange relevant company marketing material and corporate clothing.Organize monthly braais and ensure that everything is tidy and clean afterwardsEnsure cleaning staff attend to duties correctly and timeously  Personal Assistant to Executives 
Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents when requested.File and retrieve documents and reference materials.Conduct research, collect and analyse data to prepare reports, budgets and documentsMonitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communicationsArrange and co-ordinate meetings and eventsLiaise with internal staff to relay information directly from DirectorsAd hoc duties may include but is not limited to assisting Directors with personal request – i.e. kids’ projects, hair appointments, license renewals, personal gifts etc.Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessaryDaily Coffee / Drinks and food preparation for DirectorsClean Directors’ cups and dishes FinancialAcquiring quotes and invoices for office appliances, phones, marketing and branding material etc.
Procurement: Research and enquire on relevant costs in all sectors of the business to ensure the best competitive price is presented to Directors (for e.g. Travel, accommodation, office supplies etc.)   Client Relation 
Welcome guests and provide refreshmentsAnswering the phone in a professional mannerProvide relevant information to callers and visitors regarding the companyGreet persons entering the organizationDirect persons to correct destinationSending out relevant correspondence to clients and suppliers regarding address changes, the latest news etc.Personal Capabilities           Shows initiative and proactiveness (i.e. prevents rather than solves problems              or provides a solution). 
Is committed to the success of projects, especially in a document control function.Has a positive and can-do attitude.Values innovation and diversity of ideas.Takes ownership for personal development   Home :Home From  2021-11 To 2024-07
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 None Scientific Company:Sales Office Secretary From  2010-04 To 2021-10
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 Overall Responsibilities of Position are: 
Ensure the efficient functioning of the Mettler Laboratory Division (Weighing and Analytical) in the absence of the Sales Managers.Co-Ordinate and control of the sales/admin support function for both divisions.Ensure that the divisional staff are supported at all times in their endeavours to present our customers timeously with quotations, literature and to assist our customers with any queries/enquiries they may have.Additional responsibilities include – Also detailed in the Quality Manual as well as any other tasks of a temporary nature, assisting Cape Town, Durban and our Port Elizabeth Secretaries and Sales representatives when required. Responsibilities:
 
Preparing and typing of:Quotations using Lotus Notes CRMProcess Orders and Pro-forma Invoices and credit notesGeneral correspondenceTender documents, hand delivered or e-mailedRFQ document, hand delivered or e-mailedConference and Seminar FunctionsProcessing orders and quotes on Internet System Ariba.Training Certificates done for Internal Staff and Clients Filing and Indexing of:
 
QuotationsGeneral correspondenceTender documentsEnsure that all training and conference documents and filed.All travel flights, accommodation and car rentals Organise and co-ordinate Conferences and Seminars:
 
Invitations to customersArrange venue and catering facilitiesPayment to Venue’s Ordering of Literature:
 
Stock levels of brochuresPosting brochures to ClientsDistribution Branch and local staffOrder stationary for my division Data Base:
 
Ensure client information is kept up to date at all times.Orders processed in Sirocco (CRM)Stock checked on Syspro System BEE Training Records:
 
Ensure that all training and conferences are recorded for scoring purposes. Travel:
 
Book local and overseas flightsBook Avis vehiclesBook accommodationArrange Visa and Forex for my division Distributors of plastic and Rubber:Sales Administrator From  2009-03 To 2009-8
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Answering switchboard in a professional & efficient manner.Receive phone/fax/email orders and ensure that product and price details are correct.Ensure all orders received are processed correctly according to client’s requirements.Ensure all invoices and orders are filled correctly.Change customer details daily on pastel partner.Change prices on Pastel daily.Customer complaints done daily, and process credit notes if necessary.Supply credit applications to clients to obtain cover for them and monitor until accepted.Monitor all customer credit limits or increases and decreases.Low GP Report done weeklyMonitor stock closely to ensure sufficient stock is available when invoicing / quoting.Daily debtors’ control. Travel:
 
Booking of flightsCar bookings and ReservationsFiling of all documents daily.   Leading food processing and packaging solutions company working closely with our customers and suppliers to provide safe food.:Processing Sales Administrator From  2009-10 To 2010-03
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Prepare Quotes: Receive from Sales/ Technical person or customer.Lease with Sales/Technical people to identify part numbers, if not known. Check stock nationally and internationally.Check delivery times using SAC and SAP System, forward to relevant customer or salesperson. Follow up on quotations.Receive order from Customer / Salesperson. Capture relevant details ie: description, prices, into system.Process Orders: Check local stores for stock, and place order.Liase with store man to ensure delivery to customer.Track remaining orders and keep customers informed regarding progress.Forward invoice details to finance department.Receive claims (Customer Complaint) from customer with respect to faulty parts.Investigate claims lodged, follow up on discrepancies detected. Implements corrective action and liaise with customer.Generate stock order reports (back order reports) and forward to Manager.Update of customer information on SAC.Prepare daily invoices and credit notes supply to warehouse and accounts department.Filing of all daily quotes and orders.Assist in stock takes. Automotive:Internal Sales Manager From  2008-6 To 2008-12
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Order ProcessorInternal Sales and assistSelling of Bearings and Seals and CylindersAssisting External sales representativesHandling of Customer ComplaintsPC Literate (MS Office)Microsoft Excel Level 1 & 2Knowledge of Pastel EvolutionTraining Internal: Bearing knowledge andAssisting in Stock TakesTelesales, cold calling to grow customer basePricing changed daily.Manager daily back orders and stock checksManage day to day workAssist in warehouse managementChecking of daily back order reportsFiling of all documents daily.Follow up of all quotes in the department Client Liaison
 
EDT – Electronic Data Transfer System (Mercedes)Internet OrdersInternet Orders – Collaborative Exchange System Engineering Consultant:Technical Internal Sales From  1999-7 To 2008-5
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Handling of Customer ComplaintsPC Literate (MS Office)Microsoft Excel Level 1 & 2Knowledge of Movex and SCSS SystemsHealth and Safety ChairpersonTraining External: Fire Training & FirstLevel First Aid, Export ManagementTraining Internal: Bearing knowledge and Six SigmaAssisting in Stock TakesTelesalesTrain internal staff on In-house system. (Move)Monthly MMR’SChecking of daily back order reportsFollow up of all quotes in the departementClient LiaisonPlacing of orders for Distributors &Export Customers Order Processor
 
Export Management Certificate:WaybillsPacking SlipsF178 FormsDeclaration Forms Internal Sales/ Call Centre Agent
 
Selling of Bearings and SealsAssisting External sales representatives Placing of orders
 
BU & OE (Automotive Business Unit and Original Equipment)Call Centre Approved (Through Kelly girl & Emanuel’s)EDT – Electronic Data TransferInternet OrdersVSM P&A (Vehicle Service MarketParts and Accessories)Sales for Distributors & Export Customers Healthcare:Stock Controller/Internal Sales From  1998-6 To 1999-5
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Order ProcessorInternal SalesTelesalesClient liasionPacking stockBooking in and out of stockPlacing of ordersStock takingPosting to all provinces in RSAConstant packing of shelvesDealing with customers and suppliersDispatch Driver Not-for-profit organization:Telesales From  1997-04 To 1998-04
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Selling Stationary telephonicallyWriting out ordersProduct KnowledgeRemaining motivated at all times Duties
 
 
Selling Stationary telephonicallyWriting out ordersProduct Knowledge Auto Repair Shop :Internal Sales Administrator From  1993-11 To 1997-03
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Debtors and CreditorsInvoicing & StatementsPC Literate (Windows 95)TelesalesReceptionOrderingDispatching of DriverSet Incentives and Targets Office Equipment Supplier:Telesales From  1992-01 To 1992-02
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Selling Stationary telephonicallyWriting out ordersProduct Knowledge (Stationary) Not-for-Profit Organization:Telesales From  1992-03 To 1993-10
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Selling Stationary telephonicallyWriting out ordersProduct KnowledgeRemaining motivated at all times Duties
 
 
Selling Stationary telephonicallyWriting out ordersProduct Knowledge |