RESUME
Thandeka Mkwanazi Nsindane
************@*****.***
Sunnyside, Pretoria
Personal Profile
I am a seasoned Administrator with over 10 years of experience in various corporate sub Saharan industries. I have experience of working and liaising with people in multiple jurisdictions in Africa as well as Europe. Adding to my professional skill set, I pride myself in being a goal-oriented go getter. I love working and interacting with people both at a personal level as well at a professional level. I am leading edge in my field of work and tackle my responsibilities with excellence and high attention to detail. I am a strong believer in being proactive and having contingency solutions to issues in the workplace, whilst maintaining a sense of urgency and confidentiality. Meeting targets and Key performance Indicators is the basis of my management style.
Skills and Ability
MS office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Visio
Market research
Virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft teams)
Project Administration and Management
Marketing automation and email marketing
Strong Communication skills and networking ability
Creativity and writing skills
Commercial trend awareness
Numerical skills
Marketing and sales
SAP
Educational History
Bachelor’s degree in marketing with bias in administration and business management - MANCOSA
Diploma in business administration – Association of Business Executives
Certificate in office management and business administration
Type writing 65 WPM.
Grade 12 certificate
Work Experience
Sales and Project Administrator – Dadtco Philafrica (current)
PA to Chief Financial officer and Chief Marketing officer – Philafrica foods Jan 2019 – June 2020
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Managing Director and Commercial Director - ZAMEFA (Jan 2011 to Dec 2018)
Office Manager - Raphaely Zambia (June 2005 – July 2009)
Clearing and forwarding assistant – Customized clearing and forwarding (April 2003 – June 2005)
Assistant to Managing Director - Consolidated Lighting Company (1996 – 2003)
Assistant to Regional Controller - Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (1992 – 1995)
Duties and responsibilities
Administrative
Function and meeting co-ordination (AGM, Board meetings, executive customer functions, strategic conferences and team building retreats)
Coordination of Monthly operation meetings for the senior management
Preparation and distribution of board packs, financial reports to necessary stakeholders (both exco and Manco level)
Recording of minutes at management and executive level
Manage office staff including company driver and junior assistants
Executive travel and logistical arrangements
Electronic and diary management
Processing Purchase orders on SAP
Control expenses and prepare expense reports
Filing (electronic and manual)
Visa application process
Set up both virtual and contact meetings
Sales and Marketing
Customer liaison and key accounts management
Generation of invoices
Processing customer orders
Logistics co-ordination
Tracking customer shipments
Costing and quotation
Inventory monitoring
International and local purchasing
Research new client market
Invoice tracking on Egnyte
Certificate of analysis monitoring and lab test updates
Co-ordinating market campaigns
Procurement and distribution of promotional and branded material
Raw material purchases and maintenance levels
Organising product exhibitions
Projects
Activity and resource planning
Organizing and motivating a project team
Controlling time management
Cost estimating and developing the budget
Ensuring customer satisfaction
Analyzing and managing project risk
Monitoring progress
Managing reports and necessary documentation
Preparation of project proposals, invoices, and relevant project documentation.
Maintain accurate records of all information related to projects for documentation, clarification, and presentation to management.
Liaise with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
Core Competencies
Excellent organizational, communication and strategic planning skills
Excellent knowledge of business operations and administration
Strong attention to detail
Problem assessment and negotiation skills
High level of Initiative and resourcefulness
Pro-active and anticipates needs
Clearing and logistics management
Contracts management and payments
Decision-making
Adaptability
Teamwork
Troubleshooting skills
Hobbies
Cooking, reading, watching movies, interacting with people and travelling
Languages
English
Bemba
Nyanja
Isi Zulu
French (student)
References
Mrs. Ndabezinhle Mabaso
Chief Marketing officer /MD - Dadtco
Philafrica foods
***.******@***************.***
Mr Edouard N’go
Former Chief Financial Officer
Philafrica foods
**********@*****.***
Mrs Christerbel Mutuna
Partner
Lighthouse Resources
Waterfalls, Lusaka
Zambia
********@*****.***
The Executive Administrator shall head the Secretariat of the Association and report to the Executive
Secretarial Support
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