Siyabonga B.
Junior Procurement and Administration Assistant
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Brian S. is a proficient professional with a solid foundation in graphic design and digital literacy, backed by formal training from institutions like the Advanced Virtual Learning Group and Nemisa NPC. With a hands-on role as a Service Brigade at the Gauteng Department of Social Development, Brian engaged in procurement and finance administration, facilitating supply chain activities, and learning public sector procurement procedures. His stint at Qoqizizwe Primary School as a Teaching / Administration Assistant involved being a proactive covid-19 screener, handling administrative tasks, and assisting with school registration processes. Previously, he honed his practical business skills through a retail readiness program by OMNI HRC for the Shoprite Checkers Development Trust, encompassing business operations and customer management. His position as a Merchandising and Van Assistant with R.N.A. Distribution emphasized distribution logistics and client management. With competencies in Microsoft Office tools including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Brian adeptly navigates technical environments to support organizational objectives.
Experience
Service Brigade
Gauteng Department of Social Development · 2024 — 2025Assisted with basic procurement and finance administration tasks including capturing purchase requests and organizing supporting documents. Supported supply chain activities through collecting quotations and updating order tracking sheets, while effectively communicating with service providers. Performed routine clerical duties such as photocopying, data entry, filing, and scanning procurement records, ensuring all documentation was recorded according to internal control procedures. Gained exposure to public sector procurement policies and financial regulations.Teaching / Administration Assistant (PYEI)
Qoqizizwe Primary School · 2021 — 2023Initially served as a Covid-19 screener responsible for sanitizing students and staff entering the school. Transitioned to support the administrative team by registering new applicants and entering data into the SAMS system. Regularly managed office tasks including making copies, typing letters, and organizing question papers, while contributing to filing and data capturing efforts.Learnership - Skills Development Programme Retail Readiness
OMNI HRC for the Shoprite Checkers Development Trust · 2016 — 2017Engaged in a training program that included classroom instruction on business startup and management for 3.5 weeks, followed by 8 weeks of practical training in various store departments. Acquired a thorough understanding of retail operations and business functioning.Merchandising and Van Assistant (Delivery)
R.N.A. Distribution (JHB) · 2013 — 2016Responsible for sorting materials for distribution and delivering them to shops while merchandising products on-site. Managed the collection of unsold materials for return to the factory, gaining insights into packaging and distribution processes and responding to client demands.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Graphic DesignAdvanced Virtual Learning Group · — — 2010
- Grade 12Parklands High School · — — 2008
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