Ziyanda Z.
Junior Bookseller
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Ziyanda Z. is a writer, artist, and creative thinker with extensive experience in various industries. She has worked as a content writer and copy editor for Jianlai Limited, conducting thorough research and producing engaging content for press releases and online platforms. Her adeptness with copywriting and copyediting skills is complemented by her proficiency in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Canva. Ziyanda's role as a bookseller at Bargain Books involved handling transactions, customer service, and designing promotional materials. Additionally, she has experience as a document controller and data capturer at Nashua Vaal, where she managed document workflows and coordinated a small team. Her past roles also include responsibilities in customer service and management at Happy Hong Chinese Restaurant and as an assistant playground manager with Jagged Promotions, showcasing her diverse background and commitment to each position. Fluent in English and intermediate in Afrikaans, she holds a learner driver’s licence and a National Senior Certificate from Hoërskool Secunda, Mpumalanga.
Experience
Bookseller
Bargain Books · 2026 — 2026Handled the till and cash float during sales and the opening and closing of the store. Engaged with customers to assist with book-related inquiries and processed customer orders, including managing inter-branch book transfers. Received and captured stock while organizing shelves to maintain an attractive store appearance, including designing promotional posters.Document Controller & Data Capturer
NASHUA Vaal | Riaan Rademan Training Academy · 2023 — 2024Scanned and named Sasol documents, organizing files into appropriate physical folders and uploading them onto Sharepoint and other online databases. Coordinated meetings for a small team and created learner profiles while registering them on MQA per courses and skills. Developed and issued certificates, assisted learners with documentation queries, and performed printing and comb binding of books.Content Writer & Copy Editor
Jianlai Limited · 2022 — 2023Conducted in-depth research on assigned topics, producing engaging written content for press releases and other formats. Delivered high-quality pieces promptly, proofed web novels for print and online platforms such as ‘Webnovel’, while correcting grammar and enhancing readability.Assistant Manager, Waitress
Happy Hong Chinese Restaurant · 2018 — 2021Took customer orders over the counter and phone and greeted customers with professionalism. Managed the till and performed cleaning and waiting tables. Promoted sales through product knowledge and worked closely with the manager on business operations. Scheduled regular inventory counts, interacted with vendors and delivery services, and supervised delivery orders.Assistant Playground Manager (Contract)
Jagged Promotions · 2018 — 2018Monitored children’s safe use of playground equipment and provided care in the absence of parents. Helped maintain equipment condition while participating in team-building activities and improving operations through dedicated work.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Senior CertificateHoerskool Secunda · 2012 — 2017