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Akhona Gwija

@akhonagwija

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Detail-oriented Administrative Assistant and Virtual Assistant providing HR support and scheduling.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking remote or office-based roles in administration, HR support, or a virtual assistant position—where I can handle data management, scheduling, customer communication, and record keeping with accuracy, confidentiality, and strong coordination under deadlines.

I’m a detail-oriented administrative professional with a Bachelor of Administration in Industrial Psychology. I bring strong data management, document processing, scheduling, and customer communication, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

From my work as an Examination Assistant, I processed and organized large volumes of examination data and documents while maintaining accuracy of sensitive information. I also supported inventory management and day-to-day operations as a Retail Assistant, coordinating workflow and customer queries under deadlines, and I’m now seeking remote or office-based roles in administration, HR support, or virtual assistant work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Retail Assistant

Pick N Pay

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)

Managed retail transactions and maintained accurate records while supporting daily store operations. Resolved customer queries efficiently and helped with stock tracking and store organization under time pressure.

Customer Service Data Entry Record keeping Stock Tracking Scheduling Problem Solving

Examination Assistant

Eastern Cape Department of Education

Processed and organized large volumes of examination data and documents while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accuracy of sensitive information. Supported administrative workflows under strict deadlines using Excel and related tools.

Data Processing Document Management Confidentiality Data Accuracy In ATS Excel Inventory Management Supply Chain Analysis VBA