Fikile Matubatuba
@fikilematubatuba
Executive assistant and administrative professional delivering confidential, tech-savvy executive support.
What I'm looking for
I’m a resourceful, tech-savvy Executive Assistant & Administrative Professional with 5+ years of experience providing executive, operational, and creative support across defense, real estate, design, and digital media. I bring exceptional organization, confidentiality, and cross-functional collaboration, while keeping projects moving through clear communication and strong client engagement strategies.
In my Executive Assistant (Contract) role at ASELSAN, I supported the General Manager by managing complex scheduling, travel logistics, and confidential correspondence with international partners. I coordinated tender documentation, procurement processes, and compliance submissions, and I organized visits from international delegations alongside cross-functional meetings. I also created internal newsletters and LinkedIn posts to strengthen company visibility.
Earlier, as a Junior Interior Designer, I assisted senior designers with space planning, design documentation, and material sourcing. I handled client communication and produced visual presentations and digital layouts using Adobe InDesign and AutoCAD, focusing on timely delivery and design integrity.
As an Executive Assistant supporting the CEO and Business Development Executives at Urbantrend Group, I managed email correspondence, calendar scheduling, and client coordination, including preparation of POPI-compliant documentation and real estate proposals. I work confidently with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Notion, Monday.com, HubSpot, Calendly, and Adobe Creative tools, and I’m driven to keep administrative operations precise, responsive, and privacy-focused.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant
Aselsan South Africa
Feb 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 5 months)
Provided executive support to the General Manager, managing complex scheduling, travel logistics, and confidential correspondence with international partners. Coordinated tender documentation, procurement processes, compliance submissions, and visits from international delegations, and supported internal communications via newsletters and LinkedIn posts.
Junior Interior Designer
Infinitude Design
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Assisted senior designers with space planning, design documentation, and material sourcing while producing visual presentations and digital layouts for clients. Handled client communication and supported timely project completion with POPI compliance.
Executive Assistant
Urbantrend Group
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Supported the CEO and Business Development executives with administrative and operational tasks, including email correspondence, calendar scheduling, and client coordination. Prepared POPI-compliant documentation and maintained client records while tracking project progress and supporting marketing initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Teacher Record
TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
2025 - 2026
Completed a TEFL Certificate from February 2025 to July 2026.
Inscape Education Group
Bachelor of Design, Design
2020 - 2023
Earned a Bachelor of Design at Inscape Education Group from 2020 to 2023.
University of Cape Town
Unknown, Unknown
Studied via the University of Cape Town Online campus; specific degree and field details were not provided.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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