Mbali Vanessa Ncana
@mbalivanessancana
Experienced receptionist and administrator focused on service excellence and efficient office operations.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced receptionist and administrator with over two years of hands-on experience across hospitality, education and programme administration. I combine front-desk expertise with project and compliance support to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
At City Lodge Hotels I managed guest relations, front office duties and junior supervisory tasks, helping to streamline daily operations and improve customer satisfaction. In education I supported classroom delivery, record-keeping and health & safety screening to foster safe, productive learning environments.
More recently I worked in programme and business/transformation administration where I developed ESD strategies, managed budgets, tracked impact and supported fundraising and training initiatives. I excel at stakeholder collaboration, reporting and ensuring alignment to project goals and compliance standards.
I hold a National Certificate in Business Administration and several learnerships in IT, customer service, HR and occupational health & safety. I am passionate about contributing administrative expertise, client support and organisation skills to a vibrant team focused on growth and impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business / Transformation Administrator
4Racing
Apr 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Managed Enterprise and Supplier Development activities, planned projects, prepared budgets and reports, ensured compliance and coordinated ESD events and training to support business growth and impact.
Programme Assistant
Yes For Youth Programme
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Supported programme delivery and beneficiary engagement through coordination of activities, administrative tasks and event support to drive youth development initiatives.
Teacher Assistant
Forest High School
Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)
Provided classroom support and assisted teachers with lesson preparation, supervised group activities, maintained learner records and implemented health and safety screening to support a productive learning environment.
Receptionist & Administrator
City Lodge Hotels Ltd
Nov 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Managed front desk operations, guest check-ins/check-outs, switchboard and email correspondence while supervising junior staff and supporting housekeeping and F&B functions to improve guest satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IQ Academy
Occupational Health and Safety Management (Unit Certificate), Occupational Health and Safety
2024 - 2024
Completed an Occupational Health and Safety Management unit-based programme covering safety culture, hazard identification, risk assessment and related topics.
New Link
Learnership (Complete), Computer Software / IT Skills
2017 - 2018
Completed a Computer Software Skills learnership covering Communication, Mathematical Literacy, and Computer Literacy at NQF level 3.
Rand Girls High School
National Senior Certificate, General Education
2012 - 2015
Completed the National Senior Certificate with studies at Rand Girls High School from 2012 to 2015.
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