Balindile Gedle
G** Silvermine, Conradie Park, Pinelands, 7405
**************@*****.*** 061-***-****
Nationality: South African Gender: Female Age: 28 Professional Profile
A results-driven Business and Project Management Professional with a BTech in Project Management and a National Diploma in Business Management. Skilled in overseeing day-to- day operations, event planning, facilities management, procurement, and safety compliance. Experienced in both private and public sector environments, with a proven ability to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and lead cross-functional teams. Professional Experience
GreenCape Cape Town
Operations Officer 2022 – Present
Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure efficiency and compliance
Manage procurement of office supplies, IT equipment, and other services
Track operational budgets and costs, using digital tools (e.g., Zoho)
Ensure facilities meet environmental and safety compliance standards.
Implement and monitor workplace sustainability initiatives (energy saving, recycling, waste reduction).
Conduct regular safety, health, and environmental audits.
Liaise with clients, service providers, and partners during site visits and events.
Act as a point of contact for clients, ensuring smooth resolution of operational and facility-related queries.
Manage IT systems, AV equipment, and digital platforms to support hybrid/virtual events.
Oversee digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace and Thompson Traveling tool).
Coordinate corporate and stakeholder events, ensuring sustainable practices in catering, logistics, and materials.
Arrange local and international travel when required
Provide operational support to executives and sector teams.
Ensure staff have the necessary resources to operate effectively
Act as the COVID-19 compliance officer (health and safety role)
Mentor and guide new staff in operations processes induction Distell SA
Vaccination Coordinator 2021
Coordinated national COVID-19 vaccination rollout across multiple sites.
Monitored administration using electronic systems and compiled reports.
Liaised with stakeholders, employees, and patients nationwide.
Proposed process improvements to increase vaccination rates. Sales Intern Clerk 2020
Provided administrative and project support for the Sales Operations team.
Coordinated departmental travel arrangements and events.
Assisted with monthly reporting and logistics coordination.
Gathered internal data and shared insights with project teams. City of Cape Town
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Student – Project Management 2018
Assisted senior project managers with project administration and coordination.
Attended site meetings, documented minutes, and liaised with contractors.
Created purchase orders, requisitions, and reports using SAP. Education
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• BTech: Project Management (2019)
• National Diploma: Business Management (2016 – 2018) Technical Skills
CRM systems (Zoho procurement and Projects)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet)
Microsoft Teams & Zoom (collaboration and communication)
SAP ERP & SAP Project Management (procurement, requisitions, reporting) Core Competencies
Operations & Facilities Management
Project Coordination & Implementation
Event Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
Procurement & Financial Administration
Safety, Health & Compliance Oversight
IT Systems & Infrastructure Support
Leadership, Communication & Team Collaboration
Strengths
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Creative problem solver and adaptable thinker
Excellent organizational and communication abilities
Team-oriented with proven stakeholder management experience References
GreenCape Ntuba Nkhasi – Expert Analyst
*****@*****-****.**.** 074-***-****
Distell SA Craig Price – Head of Sales COE
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City of Cape Town Claude Madell – Head: Project Management **********.******@********.***.** 083-***-****