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Louise pretorius

@louisepretorius

Administrative professional and virtual assistant with 15+ years supporting operations and finances.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking opportunities in administrative support or virtual assistance where I can contribute strong organizational, financial, and operational expertise—handling client communication, invoices, HR coordination, and executive-level diary and documentation support.

I’m a dedicated administrative professional and virtual assistant with 15+ years supporting operations across banking, IT, mining, and construction. I bring strong organizational skills, executive-level support experience, and a detail-first approach to keeping work accurate and on time.

In recent roles, I’ve handled end-to-end administrative and financial responsibilities—preparing quotations and proposals, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records. I’m experienced coordinating client communication and maintaining productive relationships while supporting operational workflows and compliance-related documentation.

Earlier experience includes accounts payable work where I captured and processed 30+ invoices daily using Oracle, as well as office administration supporting HR functions. I also managed timesheets for 150+ employees monthly, maintained HR records, and supported procurement and invoicing follow-ups.

Alongside administration, I’m TEFL-certified and teach online ESL using Zoom and digital platforms. I combine structured, engaging communication with reliable documentation and progress tracking—so my support always translates into measurable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Part-time Administrative Support

L & L Maintenance & Projects

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Performed part-time administrative and office coordination, managing invoicing and maintaining accurate financial and operational records. Coordinated communication with clients, suppliers, and service providers (20+ clients daily) and supported scheduling, social media administration, and workflow documentation.

AC

Administrative Support

Anlo Construction

Apr 2012 - Jan 2019 (6 years 9 months)

Managed administrative support across multiple operational and project sites, reporting to 3–4 senior stakeholders including the CEO, CFO, and Project Manager. Processed monthly timesheets for 150+ employees with high accuracy and supported tenders, quotations, procurement coordination, receivables, and project scheduling/documentation.

SO

Administrative Support

Sasol Oil

Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 (3 years 4 months)

Provided administrative support in a corporate operational environment, assisting with scheduling and documentation for internal coordination. Streamlined the Ethics Manager case logging workflow, supporting investigation initiation and resolution tracking for 10–20 cases per month with accurate reporting and documentation.

MA

Administrative Coordination Support

Mercury Africa

Mar 2003 - Jan 2008 (4 years 10 months)

Supported course scheduling and facilitator coordination for 30 participants weekly, maintaining accurate documentation and stakeholder communication. Reduced facilitator administrative workload by streamlining course arrangement workflows and improving turnaround times for course preparation and coordination tasks.

AB

Administrative Operational Support

Absa Bank

Feb 1997 - Mar 2001 (4 years 1 month)

Supported daily branch operations across various locations, assisting with customer-facing documentation and compliance-related processes. Maintained accurate client and financial records for 50+ customers and collaborated with internal teams to support efficient service delivery.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TU

TEFL Universal

TEFL/TESOL Certification (120-hour), TEFL/TESOL

Completed a TEFL/TESOL certification (120-hour) in August 2022.

TO

TEFL Universal (Online)

TEFL Certification (120-hour), Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

2022 - 2022

Completed a 120-hour accredited TEFL qualification focused on online teaching, communication, and virtual instruction.

AA

ABSA Training Academy

Microsoft Office Certification, Microsoft Office

Earned a Microsoft Office certification in 1998.

AC

Absa Training Centre

Microsoft Office Certification, Microsoft Office

1998 - 1998

Certified in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with training focused on office productivity, reporting, and document creation.

HC

Hoërskool Carletonville

National Senior Certificate

Completed the National Senior Certificate in 1996 at Hoërskool Carletonville.

HC

Hoërskool Carletonville

National Senior Certificate (Matric), Business-oriented subjects

1991 - 1996

Completed Matric with business-oriented subjects including Accounting, Business Economics, and Typing, as well as Mathematics, English, and Afrikaans.

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