Brenda Francois
@brendafrancois
I coordinate projects, executive operations, and workflows that keep FMCG and retail teams moving.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I've supported executive operations and cross-functional projects in FMCG and retail for over nine years, keeping priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines aligned.
At Beiersdorf Consumer Products, I supported eight directors, coordinated concurrent projects, and delivered town halls, leadership meetings, corporate events, travel, logistics, supplier administration, and internal training.
Previously at Mr Price Group, I coordinated learning and development projects across business units, managed workflows from briefing through delivery, and maintained content governance and version control.
I bring a structured, proactive approach to project delivery, business communications, workflow management, vendor coordination, and process improvement. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management, Cum Laude.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant / HR Business Operations Support
Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd
Sep 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Supported eight Directors across multiple business functions while coordinating complex calendars, meetings, and executive priorities. Coordinated multiple concurrent projects, planned company-wide events, managed travel and logistics, and handled supplier coordination and SAP administration.
Content Administrator | Learning & Development
Mr Price Group Ltd
Jun 2016 - Aug 2023 (7 years 2 months)
Coordinated learning and development projects across multiple business units, managing workflows from briefing through delivery. Maintained content governance, version control, and workflow tracking while scheduling concurrent learning initiatives.
Brand Ambassador / Administrator
Matriarch Marketing (Hotstuff Marketing)
Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year)
Worked as a promoter and office support, handling campaign bookings and supporting the House & Garden Show 2014 for Builders Warehouse.
Brand Ambassador
The Creative Counsel (TCC)
Feb 2013 - Jul 2013 (5 months)
Promoter and brand ambassador of the month for February 2013. Promoted at the House & Garden Show 2013 for Phillips.
Admin / Finance - Debtors/Creditors
The Sharks Academy
Jul 2012 - Jan 2013 (6 months)
Handled office administration and reception duties, and managed finance administration for debtors and creditors.
Service Specialist
Discovery Health
Dec 2008 - Apr 2012 (3 years 4 months)
Provided customer service, administration, and case resolution support.
Service Specialist
Nedbank
Feb 2006 - Feb 2008 (2 years)
Provided customer service, administration, and reporting support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Regent Business School
Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management
Grade: Cum Laude
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management, graduated Cum Laude.
Keyline
Certificate, InDesign
Completed InDesign training at Keyline in 2019.
Parkhill Senior Secondary
Matric, General
Completed matric at Parkhill Senior Secondary in 2004.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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