CURRICULUM VITAE – MS SAMANTHA L. ALEXANDER

NAME: Ms Samantha Lucille Alexander

DATE OF BIRTH: 23 May 1972

CONTACT DETAILS: 060-***-****

EMAIL ADDRESS: adxsr5@r.postjobfree.com

ADDRESS: ** ********* Road, Buffalo Flats, EAST LONDON

GENDER: Female

EE STATUS: Coloured

NATIONALITY: South African

MARITAL STATUS: Single

NO OF DEPENDANTS: One (1)

LANGUAGES: English [Proficient] and Afrikaans [Proficient]

DRIVERS LICENCE: Code EB 08

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS

1989: Matric / Grade 12 – John Bisseker Senior Secondary School

2004: N4 Management Assistant – Buffalo City FET College

OTHER TRAINING COURSES

Senior Secretary Development Program

Advanced Secretaries and Personal Assistants Skills Development

Business Writing, Minute Taking & English communication skills

Write professional reports

Project Management

Prepare, conduct and record meetings

Effective Office Management

COMPUTER LITERACY

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

Outlook

Internet

SAP GRC and PR [Transnet National Ports Authority]

KEY SKILLS

Consistent ability to meet deadlines

Prioritize whilst maintaining consistent high standards

Adept problem solver

Excellent written English with experience in transcription in line with Standard Operating Procedures [SOP]

WORK EXPERIENCE

COMPANY: SAWE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS – EAST LONDON

POSITION: TEMP GENERAL ADMINISTRATOR

PERIOD: 1 November 2022 - 21 December 2022

REASON FOR LEAVING: Two (2) Month Contract

DUTIES & SKILLS

Provide reception and administrative support to CEO and Civil Engineers

Consolidate monthly expenses and claims

Manage travel arrangements

Monitor, control and co-ordinate office stationery and consumables

Ensure all Professional Body memberships are renewed timeously

COMPANY: SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY [SEDA] PROVINCIAL OFFICE

POSITION: TEMP RECEPTIONIST

PERIOD: 1 August 2022 – 30 September 2022

REASON FOR LEAVING: One (1) month contract

DUTIES & SKILLS

Screening of incoming calls and transferring to relevant Manager

Reception and administrative support

Face to Face enquiries from clients and or visitors

Plan and co-ordinate support staff diaries

Management and control of Pool vehicles

COMPANY: TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY [TNPA] – EAST LONDON

POSITION: SENIOR SECRETARY TO THE PORT MANAGER

PERIOD: 1 APRIL 2014 – 30 NOVEMBER 2021

REASON FOR LEAVING: RETRENCHED

DUTIES & SKILLS

Secretarial, administrative support co-ordination services to the Port Manager and Executive Team

Efficient and proactive management of the Port Manager’s diary, scheduling of meetings, prepare background papers and briefing as required including proactive management of communication received and responses thereof

Manage and co-ordinate all invitations and correspondence whilst ensuring follow-up in the absence to the Port Manager

Compiling of minutes with the responsibility of transcription and distribution to committee members as per the Terms of Reference of statutory meetings

Co-ordinate domestic and international travel including forex requirements and expense claims

Act as liaison between immediate supervisor, various external organisations including Transnet Internal operating divisions in a professional manner

General administration

COMPANY: SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY [SEDA] – PROVINCIAL OFFICE

POSITION: PROVINCIAL PA/RECEPTIONIST

PERIOD: 1 JUNE 2008 – 31 MARCH 2014

REASON FOR LEAVING: CAREER ADVANCEMENT

DUTIES & SKILLS

Manage diary of the Provincial Manager

Effective switchboard and reception administration

Sort, read and annotate incoming mail and correspondence

Compile correspondence for the Provincial Manager

Business travel itinerary for the Provincial Manager and Executive Team

Developed and maintained filing system [electronic and manual]

Office stationery and office consumables are kept at acceptable levels

Supervise duties of the General Office Assistant

Co-ordinate meetings, workshops and conferences

Compiled documentation for processing by Finance department

COMPANY: EASTERN CAPE AIDS COUNCIL [ECAC]

POSITION: SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATOR

PERIOD: 1 JULY 2005 – 31 MAY 2008

REASON FOR LEAVING: RESIGNATION

DUTIES & SKILLS

Screened calls

Typed documents

Compiled agenda and meeting packs as required

Co-ordinated travel arrangements for meetings/conferences and workshops

COMPANY: AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

POSITION: SECRETARY TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PERIOD: 1 AUGUST 2003 – 30 JUNE 2005

REASON FOR LEAVING: RESIGNATION – CAREER ADVANCEMENT

COMPANY: AFRICON

POSITION: TEMP PERSONAL ASSISTANT

PERIOD: 1 APRIL 2003 – 30 JULY 2003

REASON FOR LEAVING: THREE MONTH CONTRACT

COMPANY: BUFFALO CITY MUNICIPALITY [BCM]

POSITION: DATA CAPTURER

PERIOD: 1 OCTOBER 2002 – 31 MARCH 2003

REASON FOR LEAVING: CONTRACT EXPIRED

COMPANY: INTEL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SERVICES – LONDON, UK

POSITION: RECEPTIONIST

PERIOD: 1 SEPTEMBER 1997 – 31 MARCH 1999

REASON FOR LEAVING: WORKING HOLIDAY VISA EXPIRED

COMPANY: STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA

POSITION: DATA CAPTURER

PERIOD: 1 JULY 1990 – FEBRUARY 1997

REASON FOR LEAVING: WORKING HOLIDAY IN UK

REFERENCES:

1.Ms Ntombozuko Somtunzi

Provincial Operations Manager

SEDA Provincial Office

Tel: 043-***-****

Cell: 082-***-****

Email: adxsr5@r.postjobfree.com

2.Mr Eugene Theron

Finance Manager

Transnet National Ports Authority – Port of East London

Tel: 043-***-****

Cell: 073-***-****

Email: adxsr5@r.postjobfree.com

3.Mr Dirk Botes

Customer Relationship Manager

Transnet National Ports Authority

Tel: 043-***-****

Cell: 083-***-****

Email: adxsr5@r.postjobfree.com

4.Mrs Vicky Wessels

Senior Manager

ECDC

Cell: 060-***-****

Email: adxsr5@r.postjobfree.com

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