Phumla Gunuza
East London
Summary
Motivated professional with diverse experience in administrative roles. Demonstrates adaptability and strong organisational skills, supporting effective communication and operational success across varied environments. Eager to contribute to team objectives and enhance productivity through proactive engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrative Manager
GLS Geomatics and Land Surveyors
East London
10.2025 - Current
- Assist in managing daily office operations.
- Managed procurement of office supplies and equipment while maintaining an office budget.
- Handled office correspondence including emails, phone calls, and letters.
- Scheduled site visits for technical staff.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for staff along with logistical meeting requirements.
- Processed payroll functions for office staff, including expenses and bonuses.
- Managed receivable and payable accounts.
Property Management Administrator
Tiger Property Trust
Ngcobo
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed day-to-day office administrative tasks.
- Coordinated property management operations, facilitating communication between tenants and the landlord.
- Managed lease agreements and renewals.
- Conducted property inspections and assessments.
- Developed and implemented efficient administrative processes, streamlining workflows and reducing turnaround times.
- Trained and mentored staff in accounting and payroll systems.
- Oversaw building compliance regulations for insurance purposes.
- Assisted the landlord in locating tenants to lease or rent available space.
- Liaised with local authorities regarding property regulations, licences, and compliance matters.
- Coordinated move-ins and move-outs, ensuring properties were clean, damage-free, and ready for new occupants.
Office & Finance Manager
Izingodla Engineering (Electrical Eng)
Pinetown
04.2016 - 02.2021
- Managed daily financial operations, ensuring accurate budgeting, and forecasting.
- Managed payable and receivable, handling invoices, and processing transactions.
- Approved financial transactions and maintained records diligently.
- Tracked expenses, income, and petty cash to ensure compliance with budgets.
- Organised office inventory and facilitated procurement of supplies.
- Assisted with HR tasks, including payroll processing, employee payments, and other related duties.
- Coordinated technical staff logistics and managed requisitions effectively.
- Managed and facilitated executive management travel arrangements.
- Mananged tax compliance submission of Paye and VAT declarations
Property Administrator
Tiger Property Trust
Ngcobo
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted in managing property leasing processes, coordinating tenant applications, and lease agreements.
- Managed day-to-day office administrative tasks.
- Maintained financial records by processing invoices accurately.
- Conducted property inspections and identified maintenance issues, coordinating repairs with contractors as needed.
- Liaised with tenants to address queries and concerns.
- Organised records of property transactions, including leases, maintenance requests, and financial statements
- Supported payroll services by onboarding new staff and processing salaries
Director
Ilililanga Admin Solutions
East London
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Company registration services: assisted small business owners with company registration.
- Company compliance services: tax compliance (VAT and PAYE registration), CIPC annual returns filing, and ROE filing.
- Payroll Services: Managed payroll process.
- Administrative Services: Business plans, compiling Tender documents and generating and processing of invoices.
Office Manager
Global Consultants Civil Engineers
East London
01.2006 - 12.2012
- Assisted in managing daily office operations and administrative tasks.
- Liaised with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure effective communication for site projects.
- Oversaw monitoring of office supplies and equipment, facilitating procurement for office needs.
- Supported HR duties, including maintaining employee records and processing new hire paperwork.
- Handled payroll activities for staff and ensured timely payments.
Business Owner
En Dee Butchery
Ngcobo
05.2003 - 09.2005
- Oversaw daily operations of butchery, assisting with inventory management and product quality checks.
- Established relationships with suppliers, helping to negotiate terms for quality meat products.
- Supported financial transactions by tracking expenses and assisting with budget management.
- Maintained accurate records for inventory and expenses, providing essential data for operations.
- Tracked sales and financial transactions, generating reports to aid in evaluating business performance.
- Reconciled daily sales and returns, assisting with preparation of bank deposits.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of butchery operations, providing guidance to staff.
- Assessed employee responsibilities and provided recommendations for improvements to support revenue goals.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment.
- Identified staffing needs and assisted with recruitment and training to enhance team productivity.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Management Principles
Vaersity College
Rondebosch, Cape Town 01-2000
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management
UNISA
Cape Town 01-2000
Matric - High School
Rustenberg Girls High
Rondebosch, Cape Town 01-1999
Bcom Degree - Business Management
UNISA
OnlineSkills
Soft Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Procurement Coordination
- Travel Logistics
- Lease Administration
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Client Relationship Management
Technical Skills
- Financial and Financial : Sage Accounting and Payroll Software; Excel
- Office Suites: Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace
- Scheduling and Travel: Managing calendars, arranging appointments, and booking travel/expenses
- Meticulous record-keeping
- Knowledge of HR policies
- Documentation management
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Intermediate
B1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Hobbies and interests
- Pro bono work for rural small business entersprises to streamline their adminstrative task for effecient and sustatinainble reporting
- Reading: non fiction self help books, advetunre and insparational fiction books
- Cooking
Refences
- Mr S. Nxumalo
CEO Izingodla Engineering
Email: sikhumbuzo@izingodla.co.za
Phone: +27 76 379 7161
Relationship: Former Boss - Mr W. Nxumalo
Phone: +27 72 588 3561
Relationship: Former Manager - Mr L.L Gqiba
Gls Geomatucs and Land Surveyors
Email: luyanda.gqiba@gmail.com
Phone: +27 695 6347
Relationship: Former Manager
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Office Administrative Manager
GLS Geomatics and Land Surveyors
10.2025 - Current
Property Management Administrator
Tiger Property Trust
03.2022 - 12.2024
Office & Finance Manager
Izingodla Engineering (Electrical Eng)
04.2016 - 02.2021
Property Administrator
Tiger Property Trust
03.2015 - 02.2016
Director
Ilililanga Admin Solutions
03.2013 - 01.2015
Office Manager
Global Consultants Civil Engineers
01.2006 - 12.2012
Business Owner
En Dee Butchery
05.2003 - 09.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Management Principles
Vaersity College
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management
UNISA
Matric - High School
Rustenberg Girls High
Bcom Degree - Business Management
UNISA