Phindile Sekowe Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

In my role as Executive Assistant to the CEO at Cape Town International Convention Centre, I provided comprehensive administrative support, managed the CEO's schedule, and facilitated communication with stakeholders. I coordinated Board activities, supported senior management meetings, and assisted the HR Manager with various tasks.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Managed diary and reception, provided administrative support, and supervised janitorial roles for the Director and chief directorate.• Handled HR administrative tasks such as onboarding/offboarding, leave management, and coordinating performance appraisals.• Oversaw finance administrative duties including invoice processing and purchase order requisitions.

Somerset West, Western Cape

• Managed office reception for staff and guests, providing administrative support to management.• Oversaw clerical and janitorial staff, ensuring office and cleaning supplies were well-maintained.• Handled HR and payroll functions, maintaining personnel files and assisting with new staff orientation.• Managed finance tasks including invoice management, bookkeeping, and preparation of monthly management accounts.

Bryanston, Johannesburg

• Managed secretarial duties for the Business Unit Director and Departmental Managers in the Surgical Division, ensuring timely document submission and correspondence.• Provided administrative support to the Surgical Team, scheduling meetings and maintaining diaries for the Business Unit Director and M1s.• Assisted in financial administrative tasks such as preparing price increase letters, sourcing quotations, and processing payments on JDE.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Provided secretarial support to the General Manager by encoding correspondences, reports & documents, and handling incoming calls and visitors.• Managed the General Manager's diary, coordinated travel arrangements, and maintained office correspondence files.• Collected monthly claims reports from line managers and submitted consolidated reports to the General Manager.

Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

• Managed a hectic diary and coordinated sophisticated travel itineraries for executives at Bain & Company.• Maintained complete autonomy over the calendar, resolving conflicts with little input from managers.• Built and maintained cooperative relationships with clients and colleagues of all levels.• Drafted well-structured business communications and managed expenses and timesheets.

City Deep, Johannesburg

• Managed and organized correspondence for GM and FM, including scheduling and travel arrangements.• Conducted research, compiled reports, and prepared meeting agendas and minutes.• Supervised HR & Admin units, overseeing personnel transactions and benefits administration.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Coordinated broad banding Processes and Progress Reviews on Performance Management, ensuring efficient implementation.• Prepared monthly reports on project progress, showcasing strong organizational skills and attention to detail.• Assisted in organizing Team-Building Sessions for various departments, fostering a positive work environment.• Supported recruitment section with response handling and interview scheduling, demonstrating strong communication skills and teamwork.

Sandton, Johannesburg

• Coordinated all reports for submission to the CFO and managed the HR Manager's travel arrangements.• Assisted in the Recruitment Process and compiled reports on Leave Audits performed.• Attended Union Negotiation Meetings, prepared minutes, and followed up on actions to be taken.

Durban

• Managed office operations, including project coordination, client liaison, and compiling reports for Hlombe Project Management Services in Durban.• Led policy formulation and proposals for municipal support, resulting in increased company visibility and community engagement.• Oversaw accounts reconciliation, payroll administration, and tax issues, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Durban Area, South Africa

• Managed invoice payments, reconciled accounts, and handled supplier liaison at eThekwini Municipality.• Coordinated salaries for in-service trainees and efficiently handled query resolution and document management.• Utilized Ms Word for various documents, GroupWise for emails, and assisted with filing and batch control.

Professional Post-Graduate Qualification: Company Secretarial And Governance Practice, Company Secretarial Practice & Corporate Governance

Diploma, Business Management

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