Louise pretorius
@louisepretorius
Administrative professional and virtual assistant with 15+ years supporting operations and finances.
What I'm looking for
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
Virtual Assistant & Office Admin
L & L Maintenance & Projects
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Prepared and issued quotations and proposals, processed invoices, and maintained accurate financial records while managing client communication. Supported general administrative operations and social media marketing initiatives.
Remote Administrative Support
Native Camp Online English School
Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Provided online administrative and learner support, managing communication workflows and timely responses across international users. Coordinated sessions across multiple time zones and maintained accurate records and internal system updates for 10–15 students daily.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
TEFL Universal
TEFL/TESOL Certification (120-hour), TEFL/TESOL
Completed a TEFL/TESOL certification (120-hour) in August 2022.
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.
ABSA Training Academy
Microsoft Office Certification, Microsoft Office
Earned a Microsoft Office certification in 1998.
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.
Hoërskool Carletonville
National Senior Certificate
Completed the National Senior Certificate in 1996 at Hoërskool Carletonville.
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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