Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
ID number
Name
Zoleka Nkunkuma
Nationality
South African
Languages
Xhosa, English, Sotho and Zulu
Drivers license
Code C1
Education
I am currently studying Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences at South African College for Applied Psychology (3rd year)
Higher Diploma in Computer and Business Administration with Stanford Business College
Certificate: Application of Official Protocol Course with Helena Burger and Associate
Certificate: Project Management course with Institute of Business Management of Southern Africa
Certificate: Customer Service Course
Certificate: High Performance Executive Personal Assistant Course
SKILLS
Experience in the information and communication technology environment and in office management
Research skills and experience producing and analyzing data
Experience in project management
Training in organisational processes and/or business management
Extensive report writing skills
Excellent computer skills, with specific reference to word processing and spreadsheets
Experience
Executive Assistant/ Project Administrator
Date
Reason for leaving
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
01 December 2006 – 01 April 2020
Project Management
Establishing effective risk and compliance management procedures;
Ensuring that projects are managed in accordance with organizational requirements; advising project teams;
Ensuring that project initiatives are effectively aligned with ICT and business;
And being in charge of maintaining and updating the project Examine project activities to ensure they follow rules and regulations
Ensure that all program and project administration standards are followed;
Ensure the quality of all business cases presented on schedule and for approval;
Coordinate all ICT project meetings so that project updates are reported. Ensure project budget management.repository/database, filing, and other related tasks
Assist with preparing presentations for meetings, Prepare and distribute agendas, packs for the meetings
Diary management
Plan, organize and coordinate events
Application of PPPFA, BBBEE and National Treasury regulations on supply chain management
Compile tender documentation and issue RFQ
Compile and manage contracts with service providers and internal staff
Coordinating, collating and analyzing inputs for Meraka unit report
Coordinating internal and external meetings and conferences
Submit procurement requisition on the system and ensure that approvals are done and suppliers will be paid on time
Route project proposals/Memorandum of Understanding and contracts and ensure proper signing processes are followed
Ensure that contract and project is registered in PeopleSoft
Participate in project team activities
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of Competence areas
Ensure project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately
Assist Project and Contract managers with project pipeline planning and project prioritisation.
Assist Project managers during the project management life-cycle (project initiation to project closure, including execution and monitoring).
Monthly income declarations
Follow up on outstanding payments for the suppliers
I was retrenched in April 2020
Experience
Personal Assistant to the Chief Financial
Date
Reason for leaving
Denel Aviation
01 July 2006 to 31 November 2006
Duties:
Diary Management, Office Work plan, Organize Meetings, Minute taking, General Administration tasks
Handle courier service, Diary Management, Screening of calls, Receiving of visitors, Travel arrangements, Advise and assist manager with daily tasks, Procurement
Monitoring and purchasing of office consumables, equipment and furniture when necessary
Record and communicate messages and manage email replies to management
Screening of all incoming e-mails and calls
I was appointed permanently by CSIR
PA to the Director Communication in the office of the Director General
Date
Reason for leaving
Department of Provincial and Local Government – DPLG
01 December 2005-31 June 2006
Duties:
Minute taking, General Administration tasks, Handle courier service Diary Management, Typing, Filing Screening of all incoming e-mails and calls, Convey messages, Receiving of visitors
Travel arrangements, Advise and assist manager with daily tasks
Procurement
The contract expired
Personal Assistant to the Director- Cooperative Education
Date
Reason for leaving
Walter Sisulu University
January 1999 to January 2004
Duties:
General Administration tasks, Dispatch of bulk mails, Handle courier service, Typing, Typing of logbooks, Liaison with students, Academic staff and Handle enquiries with regard to experiential learning
Assisting in placement of students, Liaison with clients, Receive visitors such as students, employers and academic staff etc.
Daily planning of all office activities according to priority
Co-ordinate interviews for students with employers on campus
Organizing meetings, Taking minutes
Making travel arrangements/flight Bookings for the Department, Arranging transport for the students from Butterworth main campus regarding interviews at East London campus or at prospective workstation
Arrangement of venues for guests, interviews and meetings, Arranging functions, Meal requisitions, Ordering stationery for the department,
Answering telephone in my office, Screening of calls, Answering a busy switchboard (+ 100 extensions), Send faxes, Posting/Courier services
Taking/Recording messages, Cheque requisitions, E-mail, Filing
I had to relocate to Gauteng
References
1. Ms Sthembiso Mvelase
UNISA
Office: +271*-*******
Cell number : +27-73-408-****
2. Dr Thiphe Modipa
CSIR
Cell number : +278*-***-****
3. Miss Vatiswa Mbebe
Small Enterprise Development Agency
Office number: +271*-*******
Cellphone number: +277*-***-****