CFcarren fourie
@carrenfourie
Detail-oriented administrative clerk with 8+ years improving office efficiency and service.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented administrative professional with over eight years' experience supporting office operations across education, construction, and export sectors. I specialize in document management, front-desk operations, scheduling, and customer service, and I have a track record of improving workflows and supervising junior staff to boost productivity.
I have implemented filing systems that cut retrieval time by 40% and have been recognised for exceptional client service that supported client retention. I work confidently with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, maintain strict confidentiality, and seek to contribute organisational and communication strengths to a professional office environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Administration Clerk
Parrot Breeding Solutions
Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)
Trained and supervised junior admin staff, maintained accurate filing systems and reporting databases, and supported senior staff with correspondence, presentations, and spreadsheets to ensure procedural compliance in daily banking and record-keeping.
Administrative Assistant
Alra Park Secondary School
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Managed front desk operations, maintained student records and scheduling, assisted teachers with classroom preparation, and implemented a new filing system that reduced retrieval time by 40%.
Receptionist / Admin Support
MF Projects
Jan 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 8 months)
Managed reception duties and client interactions, organised filing and staff/project records, assisted with reports and site documentation, and maintained office supplies and workplace standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of South Africa
Programme for Teachers of Language in Primary Schools (NQF Level 5), Language Education
Completed the Programme for Teachers of Language in Primary Schools (NQF Level 5) at the University of South Africa in 2023.
John Vorster High School
Matric Certificate (Grade 12), General Secondary Education
Obtained Matric Certificate (Grade 12) from John Vorster High School in 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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