CHANEL VAN DER MERWE
Sales Administrator Personal Assistant Office Administrator Credit Controller Queensburgh, Durban 071-***-**** ****.***@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly organised administrative professional with 9+ years’ experience supporting executives, coordinating office operations, and managing credit control (debtors/creditors). Known for strong prioritisation, calm problem-solving under pressure, and accurate recordkeeping. Brings a structured, service-focused approach with strong stakeholder communication and systems competence.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Sales & office administration; order processing; customer service
Executive support: diary, travel, email & meeting coordination
Credit control: reconciliations, allocations, statements & query resolution
Invoicing & documentation control (Sage Pastel, SAP, in-house systems)
Procurement & supplier liaison; purchase orders; stock control & counts
Logistics/fleet coordination; route planning; compliance tracking
HSEQ administration and audit file maintenance
Petty cash; time & attendance; general office management SYSTEMS
Sage Pastel SAP Omni In-house ERP / invoicing platforms PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Luxor Paints
Sales Administrator
Feb 2026 – Present
Provide sales administration support including order processing, invoicing and customer liaison.
Maintain accurate customer and sales records; prepare statements and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure efficient turnaround and service delivery.
Assist with general office administration and ad-hoc operational tasks as required. Donchem Petroleum (Pty) Ltd
PA to Director / Office Manager / Operations Controller / HSEQ Controller 2024 – Nov 2025
Managed executive diary, travel, email and daily coordination for the Director.
Oversaw office operations including filing, documentation control, supplies and staff support.
Monitored fleet tracking, route planning and driver compliance; supported logistics coordination.
Maintained HSEQ administrative records and audit documentation.
Handled debtors/creditors functions including reconciliations and query management.
Supported operational planning, problem resolution and continuous workflow improvements.
Liquor Runners (Durban)
Planner & Credit Controller
2019 – 2023
Planned and scheduled daily deliveries and fleet movements.
Performed credit control, reconciliations, payment allocations and debtor follow-ups.
Assisted with stock counts and inventory control, plus general administrative duties. Almi Spices
Administration Clerk (contract)
2018 (3 months)
Managed petty cash, invoicing and customer delivery coordination.
Performed stock counts and maintained accurate records.
Provided administrative support across departments. Terracor (Pty) Ltd
Procurement & Administration Officer
2017 – 2018
Assisted with procurement, supplier liaison, quotations and purchase orders.
Maintained time & attendance registers and employee files/contracts.
Coordinated vehicle maintenance scheduling and general office administration. Dynachem
Senior Debtors Clerk / Key Accounts Administrator
2015 – 2017
Managed key account debtor book including reconciliations, collections and customer queries.
Captured payments, processed invoices and maintained accurate account records.
Administered petty cash and supported stock counts; assisted management and sales teams.
KEY STRENGTHS
Highly organised, reliable and deadline-driven
Clear communicator with strong stakeholder service focus
Fast learner with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Calm, solution-driven and able to work independently or in a team Notice period
Salary expectation