
Gugu Mlambo
@gugumlambo
Executive Assistant at ElevateU Business Solutions, supporting 50+ client accounts and maintaining on-time tender submissions.
What I'm looking for
At ElevateU Business Solutions, I provide executive and virtual support across 50+ active client accounts. I coordinate tender documentation for government and corporate opportunities, maintaining a 100% on-time submission record on opportunities exceeding R2.5 million.
At DIKIZA ACCOUNTANTS, I managed executive calendars, meetings and travel for senior partners, and coordinated more than 200 client meetings with zero scheduling conflicts. I implemented ClickUp and Trello workflows that reduced administrative bottlenecks by approximately 50%.
At the PUBLIC INVESTMENT CORPORATION (PIC), I supported executive, board and investment committee processes in an environment involving a R500B+ asset-management portfolio. I also coordinated more than 500 international travel arrangements across 15+ global markets. I’m available for permanent, contract and temporary opportunities, including remote, hybrid and on-site work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Executive Director
ElevateU Business Solutions
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Founded and lead a CIPC-registered, B-BBEE Level 1 business providing consulting, executive support, business operations and compliance-related services. Manage relationships with corporate, government, community and strategic stakeholders across multiple initiatives.
Executive Coordinator
Dikiza Accountants
May 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Managed complex executive diaries, calendars, meetings and travel arrangements for senior partners across multiple client accounts and time zones. Coordinated stakeholder engagements, client meetings and operational activities across multiple service lines.
Independent Entrepreneur & Freelance Consultant
Independent Entrepreneur & Freelance Consultant
Jan 2020 - Apr 2023 (3 years 3 months)
Built and managed multiple independent commercial ventures during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery period. Developed practical expertise in entrepreneurship, sales, client relationship management, communications, administration and business operations.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Estate Agency Affairs Board
Oct 2019 - Dec 2019 (2 months)
Provided comprehensive executive support to the Chief Executive Officer of South Africa's estate agency regulatory body. Prepared board packs, agendas, minutes and resolutions for regulatory and governance meetings.
Executive Assistant to the Executive Head
Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
Apr 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 5 months)
Provided high-level executive support within a major African asset-management environment with exposure to a R500B+ portfolio. Coordinated 500+ international travel arrangements across 15+ global markets for executive leadership.
Executive Administrator
Afrasia Bank Limited
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Provided executive and administrative support to senior management. Managed executive diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and confidential correspondence.
Corporate Finance Administrator
Investec
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Supported corporate finance operations and senior stakeholders across transaction-related activities. Coordinated transaction documentation, board presentations, M&A materials and capital-raising documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Public Relations Institute of South Africa (PRISA)
Diploma & Associate's Degree, Business Communications, Public Relations & Image Management
2008 - 2009
Completed a Diploma and Associate's degree in Business Communications, Public Relations and Image Management from 2008 to 2009.
Walsh College
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), AI & Machine Learning
Application in progress for a Doctor of Business Administration with a focus on AI and Machine Learning; not yet enrolled.
Great Learning
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), AI & Machine Learning
Application in progress for a Doctor of Business Administration with a focus on AI and Machine Learning; not yet enrolled.
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