Odwa Dotwana
@odwadotwana
I support CEOs and executives by coordinating complex operations, stakeholder relationships, travel, events, and governance.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I currently support the CEO and five executives at Ambledown Financial Services, managing calendars, travel, boardrooms, Exco minutes, board packs, suppliers, facilities, and office operations.
At Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice, I supported the CEO and executive members with complex scheduling, stakeholder communication, procurement, project coordination, events, correspondence, and meeting documentation.
At BroadReach Healthcare, supporting the Chief of Party, I coordinated schedules, reports, travel, events, HR administration, Department of Health requests, budgets, cost control, and financial reporting.
Earlier, at Australian Volunteers International, I coordinated regional program logistics, volunteer travel, visas, work permits, insurance, accommodation, compliance records, and emergency support. I bring over 15 years of local and international experience across private, healthcare, capacity-building, and NPO environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Office Manager/Executive Assistant to CEO
Ambledown Financial Services
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Manage the CEO's and five executives' calendars, arrange travel, coordinate meetings, and handle communications. Oversee facility management, procurement, and board pack preparation.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Managed executive calendars, travel, meetings, and communications. Coordinated events, procurement, and maintained stakeholder relationships.
Executive Assistant to Chief of Party
BroadReach Healthcare
Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)
Managed schedules, meetings, and emails for the Chief of Party. Coordinated travel, events, and financial reporting, and supported HR functions.
Office Manager/Executive Assistant to Country Director
Australian Volunteers International
Mar 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 9 months)
Managed office operations, volunteer logistics, and administrative procedures. Coordinated travel, visas, and program support for the Country Director.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mancosa University
Post Graduate Diploma, Business Management
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management at Mancosa University in 2023.
Mancosa University
BCOM, Marketing
Completed a BCOM Marketing degree at Mancosa University in 2022.
Damelin College
National Diploma, Events
Completed a National Diploma in Events at Damelin College in 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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