GLORIA KHOZA
Pretoria,Hatfield
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in accounting, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven experience in resource management, risk assessment, and partnership development across diverse environments. Background includes asset administration at CSIR and leadership in strategic partnerships at Keep That Gold Shining NPC. Ready to leverage financial acumen and analytical skills to identify commercial opportunities and enhance organisational sustainability.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Administration Intern / Asset Officer
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
07.2025 - 10.2026
- Operated as the Asset Officer overseeing asset administration across the Advanced Production and Security Division, Risk and Legal Unit, and Manufacturing Unit.
- Updated asset registers for specialised equipment and organisational assets to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Recorded and verified asset acquisitions, movements, transfers and disposals in line with internal procedures.
- Conducted asset reconciliations and physical verifications, confirming existence, location, and accuracy of recorded assets.
- Maintained supporting documentation and audit trails to promote accountability, compliance and effective asset management.
- Collaborated with personnel across three areas to gather asset information, resolve queries, and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Supported the safeguarding of organisational resources through proper recordkeeping, monitoring and adherence to internal controls.
- Defined areas of responsibility within the organisation. Advanced Production and Security Division, Risk and Legal Unit, and Manufacturing Unit.
- Worked across technical, operational, risk and legal environments within a research and innovation organisation.
Director: Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management
KEEP THAT GOLD SHINING NPC
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Identified opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaboration to strengthen programmes and community impact.
- Facilitated partnership development and resource mobilisation to sustain community initiatives and amplify their impact.
- Advanced strategic initiatives to strengthen organisational sustainability and achieve long-term community benefits.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders, community organisations, institutions, and potential partners to enhance organisational objectives.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement and communication to encourage effective working relationships and continued collaboration.
- Engaged with stakeholders from different backgrounds and worked towards aligning partnership opportunities with the organisation’s objectives.
- Worked with organisational leadership and other stakeholders to support the delivery of community development programmes.
Enterprise Risk Management Intern – Vacation Work
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Facilitated risk assessment activities and gathered information to identify potential organisational risks.
- Collected and analysed information to support risk monitoring and reporting.
- Maintained and updated risk registers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with relevant stakeholders to gather information for effective risk management activities.
- Assisted with reviewing risk-related policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
Audit and Assurance Intern – Vacation Work
KPMG
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Conducted complex audit and assurance activities across diverse industries, enhancing understanding of financial practices in sectors such as financial services, consumer and retail, manufacturing, mining, telecommunications, energy, government, and healthcare.
- Assisted in conducting audit procedures and examining financial information and supporting documentation, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
- Supported risk assessment procedures and evaluated information relevant to audit engagements, aiding in the identification of potential risks.
- Worked with engagement teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and within required deadlines.
- Developed analytical, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills in a professional services environment.
Community Engager
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA – EMS FACULTY
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated student engagement activities promoting inclusion and community transformation.
- Partnered with community stakeholders to enhance programme support and resource allocation.
- Executed community outreach initiatives to enhance local participation.
Treasurer and Fundraising HC Member
ASTERHOF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION – UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Supported fundraising initiatives and the responsible use of available resources.
- Coordinated initiatives with committee members while managing allocated resources efficiently.
- Maintained financial information to enhance accountability within committee activities.
- Assisted with budgeting and financial reporting, ensuring effective monitoring of allocated funds.
Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer
KEEP THAT GOLD SHINING NPC
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Guided organisation’s strategic direction and financial oversight to ensure sustainable management.
- Monitored financial activities and ensured accountability across all operations.
- Facilitated financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation to optimise responsible use of available funds.
- Contributed to fundraising and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support programme delivery.
- Worked with internal teams and external stakeholders to support community programmes and organisational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences
University of Pretoria
pretoria,south africa01-2024
National Senior Certificate -
Tswaing Secondary School
pretoria,south africa01-2018
Skills
- Asset management
- Risk management
- Financial management
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Compliance management
- Asset lifecycle management
- Stakeholder management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Resource optimisation
- Teamwork skills
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
LinkedIn: Gloria Khoza
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Golden Key International Honour Society (2022): Recognized among the top 15% of students in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, with an academic average of 80%.
- TuksRes Women in Leadership Academy (2019–2022): Participated in leadership development activities, including content and event coordination and gender-based violence awareness workshops.
- Academic Achievement: Recognized as a top-performing learner at Tswaing Secondary School from 2016 to 2018, maintaining an average of approximately 80% and ranking within the top 10%.
- Community Leadership: Contributed to community development through Keep That Gold Shining NPC, including strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight and programme support.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Keep That Gold Shining NPC – Coding and Programming Project (2019–2023).
- Golden Key Tutoring Programme (2020–2022).
- Stars Mentorship Programme (2020).
- Ready for Work Programme (2020).
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Asset Administration Intern / Asset Officer
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
07.2025 - 10.2026
Enterprise Risk Management Intern – Vacation Work
COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
06.2024 - 07.2024
Audit and Assurance Intern – Vacation Work
KPMG
01.2023 - 02.2023
Community Engager
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA – EMS FACULTY
01.2022 - 12.2022
Director: Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management
KEEP THAT GOLD SHINING NPC
01.2021 - 12.2025
Treasurer and Fundraising HC Member
ASTERHOF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION – UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
12.2019 - 12.2020
Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer
KEEP THAT GOLD SHINING NPC
01.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Sciences
University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate -
Tswaing Secondary School