Résumé of Deborah Ann Jacobsen
E-mail: adihta@r.postjobfree.com
Contact: 071-***-**** / 031-***-**** (h)
Personal Details
Nationality
South Africa
Date of Birth
7th April 1992
ID Number
920-***-**** 08 7
EE/AA Status
White, Female
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Residential Address
13 Oberreuter Road, New Germany, Pinetown, 3610 (KwaZulu-Natal)
My Availability
Immediately
Career Objective
Ideal Job Function
Teacher’s Assistant with the aim of becoming a Teacher
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Level
Semi-skilled position with opportunity to grow and develop within a company
Remuneration
R 5,500.00 (Basic Salary) + Benefits
Highest Education
Undergraduate Certificate
Skills
Current
Client liaison
Over 5 years, Extensive
Current
Written communication
Over 5 years, Extensive
Current
Computer literacy – Basic
Software: Microsoft Windows 7 & Office 2010
Over 5 years, Extensive
Current
Typing ( 40 wpm)
Over 5 years, Extensive
Current
Attention to detail
Over 5 years, Extensive
Current
Organisation / Meticulous / Methodical
Over 5 years, Extensive
Current
Administrative
Over 5 years, Extensive
Languages
Current
English
Read, Write, Speak
Current
Afrikaans
Read, Write, Speak
Personal attributes / work ethic
• Honest
• Reliable
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Willing to learn / teachable
• Take pride in work
• Outcomes driven
• Willing to go the extra mile
• Task ownership from start to finish
Education
Completed 2013
Undergraduate Certificate – Tourism & Hospitality Management
IC Academy Correspondence College
(2012 – 2013)
Subjects
• Describe the world from a travel perspective • Demonstrate knowledge of South Africa as a travel destination • Access information on travel products & services • Analyse the tourism industry and the links between the various sectors • Display cultural awareness in dealing with customers & colleagues • Communication in a business environment • Deal with customers • Analyse a business & determine how it functions • Function in a business environment •Process incoming & outgoing telephone calls • Book & issue documentation for land travel and accommodation • Advise customers on travel entry documents & assist with application • Analyse airport and customs systems • Operate a computer • Process payments • Demonstrate basic forex transactions & forex conversions.
Attended 2011
Tourism Courses
Boston City Campus and Business College
(Qualification not completed due to financial restrictions)
Subjects
• Overview of South Africa • Introduction to PC • Microsoft Word 2010 • Windows 7 • Understanding the internet • Typing • General office practice • Business English • Life skills
Education (continued)
Completed 2010
Matric (Grade 12) – National Senior Certificate
Pinetown Girls’ High School
Subjects
• English (1st Language) • Afrikaans (1st additional language) • Mathematical literacy • Life orientation • Computer applications technology • Hospitality • Tourism
Employment History
Permanent Employment
01/08/2019 – 01/07/2020
Teacher’s Assistant – 5yr old children / Grade R
POOH BEAR BABY CENTRE & PRE-SCHOOL
11 Garden Crescent, The Wolds, NEW GERMANY
Remuneration
R 5,000.00 per month (Basic only)
Permanent position in the Education sector
Duties
(1)General classroom assistance to teacher in the mornings
(2)Supervision of the children on the playground during the morning and afternoon breaks
(3)Set up mattresses for sleep time & clearing up thereafter
(4)Set up tables for snack time & clearing up thereafter
(5)Set up activities and toys from 3pm onwards to keep the children occupied until they go home
Reason for Leaving
Retrenchment as a result of COVID-19
Reference
Carol Venter (Principal / Owner)
19/10/2015 – 31/07/2019
Office & Administration Assistant
RUSTIC STRUCTURES
Moseley Park, PINETOWN
Remuneration
R 4,200.00 per month (Basic only)
Permanent position in the Building & Construction (Building) sector
Duties
(6)Reception & handling telephone enquiries
(7)Company e-mail administration – client & sales enquiries
(8)Administrative sales support – invoicing & quotations for sales enquiries
(9)Petty Cash – approx. R300 float; receiving cash payments; recording cash receipts & payments
(10)Prepare salary / wage schedule ( 6 staff members)
(11)Social media marketing – Facebook posts
Reason for Leaving
Economic reasons – better employment prospects
Reference
Ian Weerts (Owner)
adihta@r.postjobfree.com
Temporary Employment Contracts
27/10/2014 – 16/10/2015
Safe Administrator
CCD COURIERS
Derby Downs, University Road, WESTVILLE
Remuneration
R 3,300.00 per month (Basic only)
Month to month contract – Temporary position in Distribution Services sector
Duties
(1)Receiving, sorting & filing of credit cards and cheque books of Bank customers for delivery
(2)Preparing, documenting and scanning of credit cards and cheque books for dispatch
(3)Sorting credit cards and cheque books for dispatch according to regional delivery points
Reason for Leaving
Economic; Job security
6/1/2014 – 14/1/2014
Aftercare Assistant
PETER PAN PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cobbleset Lane, PINETOWN
Remuneration
Volunteer
Contract type
Temporary position in Education sector to gain work experience
Reason for Leaving
Temporary care / holiday care
Employment History (continued)
15/4/2013 – 31/5/2013
Teacher’s Assistant
LITTLE LIGHTS PRE-SCHOOL
Seventh Avenue, Ashley, PINETOWN
Remuneration
R 1,500.00 per month
Contract Type
Temporary position in Education sector to gain work experience
Duties
Assisting the teacher in the classroom with daily activities
Reference
Lynette Joyce (Principal)
Reason for Leaving
Temporary day position to support studies
31/5/2010 – 31/1/2010
Till Packer
KNOWLES SUPER SPAR
Chancery Lane, PINETOWN
Remuneration
R10/hour plus customer gratuity – 8 hour work day
Contract Type
Temporary position in Retail sector
Reason for Leaving
Studies