Matome Pege
@matomepege
Strategic executive assistant delivering governance, reporting, and operational efficiency.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Executive Assistant and Strategic Operations Professional with over 10 years of experience supporting senior executives across government and corporate environments, including the Department of Home Affairs, Afrinov, and Armscor.
I bring proven expertise in executive office management, governance and compliance, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, budget tracking, and operational strategy—especially when decisions must be made quickly and accurately.
I’ve strengthened leadership workflows by improving reporting turnaround and administrative efficiency by 40% through stronger tracking systems, reporting templates, and structured executive follow-up. I also coordinated quarterly APP reporting across multiple business units to support Ministerial reporting, strategic planning, and executive decision-making.
Recognised for driving operational efficiency, I’ve designed hotline SOPs, tracking registers, escalation templates, and reporting systems for anti-corruption tip-offs and public complaints management, while reviewing SOPs and policies to identify operational risks and compliance gaps.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Afrinov
Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 (6 months)
Supported the Managing Director by managing executive office operations and coordinating end-to-end administration for engineering and mining projects. Improved project execution and stakeholder communication by strengthening planning, reporting turnaround, budgeting coordination, supplier/procurement workflow, and cross-department operational accountability.
Senior Administrative Officer
Department of Home Affairs
Feb 2013 - Jun 2024 (11 years 4 months)
Provided executive support to the Chief Director and three senior managers in counter-corruption operations, improving reporting turnaround and administrative efficiency by 40% through tracking systems, templates, and structured follow-up. Managed quarterly/annual APP reporting, anti-corruption hotline case administration, SOP reviews, and cross-department coordination to strengthen governance and
Events Coordinator
Armscor
Mar 2007 - Jan 2013 (5 years 10 months)
Coordinated marketing training programmes, corporate events, and workshop delivery, managing client briefings, supplier sourcing, vendor negotiations, and event logistics. Supported compliance and learner administration (SASSETA accreditation), while producing project reporting, customer satisfaction surveys, and post-event deliverables with budget-conscious stakeholder coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at UNISA in Pretoria.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Higher Certificate in Economic Management, Economic Management
Completed a Higher Certificate in Economic Management at UNISA in 2022.
Executive Education
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management
Completed a Diploma in Project Management through Executive Education in Johannesburg in 2011.
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma in Business Communications, Business Communications
Completed a National Diploma in Business Communications at Tshwane University of Technology in 2008.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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