Julia Groenewald
@juliagroenewald
Proactive virtual assistant specialising in contracts, compliance and executive support.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with over 15 years of high-level administrative and contracts support across legal and property sectors, focused on ensuring compliance and streamlining operations.
I have managed complex client relationships, audited and verified 100+ high-value contracts annually for FICA and POPIA compliance, implemented centralised filing systems cutting retrieval time by 40%, and resolved compliance gaps to avoid penalties.
I leverage tools such as ClickUp, MDA, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and AI platforms to increase efficiency for international teams, and I am seeking remote Executive Assistant or similar roles to optimise operations for global leaders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant to Compliance & Portfolio Manager
CSi Property Management
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Provide high-level administrative and compliance support for a portfolio of buildings, orchestrating AGMs and ensuring 100% STSMA and documentation compliance while resolving 95% of owner queries within 48 hours.
Executive Assistant to Sales Director
Steyn City Real Estate
Nov 2019 - Jul 2023 (3 years 8 months)
Supported the Sales Director with C-level contract administration and reporting, audited 100+ high-value sales contracts annually for FICA/POPIA compliance and implemented a digital filing system that cut retrieval time by 40%.
Assistant Property Manager
Pohl Property Development Group
Mar 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Managed tenant vetting and lease administration, recovered overdue accounts reducing arrears by 30% and resolved municipal billing disputes to lower client complaints by 25%.
Branch Administrator
Leapfrog Properties Polokwane
Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 4 months)
Managed office operations and reception for a busy agency, negotiated vendor contracts to reduce costs by 15% and increased property visibility by 30% through coordinated marketing.
Office Assistant / Secretary
Du Toit Swanepoel Steyn & Spruyt Attorneys
Apr 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 10 months)
Supported firm partners with reception, document preparation, body corporate accounts and time-sensitive delivery of transfers and bonds, maintaining accurate financial and transaction records.
General Office Assistant
Snymans Incorporated
Apr 2010 - Apr 2013 (3 years)
Provided administrative support to attorneys and conveyancers including transaction management, e-filing, travel arrangements and data capture to improve retrieval times and transaction accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alison
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Completed upskill coursework in Digital Marketing through Alison; coursework in progress focused on digital advertising and online marketing tools.
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma, Entertainment Technology
Completed a National Diploma in Entertainment Technology with graduation in 2009, covering technical and production aspects of entertainment.
Eldoraigne High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Completed High School matriculation in 2006, providing general secondary education preparation for tertiary studies.
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