# Santina da Silva Santina da Silva is a remote worker on Himalayas, Team Admin Assistant at SAOTA, based in South Africa. Source: https://himalayas.app/@santinadasilva ```text Team Admin Assistant at SAOTA, bringing administrative experience together with Human Resource Management studies at SACAP. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Open to opportunities | | Location | South Africa | | Authorized to work in | South Africa | | Salary expectations | 42k+ ZAR | | Job categories | Office Administrator, Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment Officer | | Skills | Office Administration, Human Resources Management, Recruitment, Microsoft Office, Excel, Meeting Planning, Corporate Trainer, Payment Tracking, Account Reconciliation, Invoicing, Bookkeeping, Filing, Booking, Email Communication, Calendar Planning | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/santina-da-silva-6b407a91 | ## What I'm looking for ```text I’m looking for opportunities where I can combine my administrative experience with my growing knowledge of HR, continue developing professionally, and contribute meaningfully to a team. ``` ## About ```text At SAOTA, I work as a Team Admin Assistant, supporting my team and managing administrative responsibilities. I take pride in staying organised and helping create a positive, professional working environment. My Human Resource Management studies at SACAP have deepened my understanding of workplace relationships and employee support. My background in education, including teaching and tutoring, has also shaped how I support people with patience and adaptability. ``` ## Experience ### Team Admin Assistant (current) SAOTA. Aug 2023 - Present ```text Worked as Team Admin Assistant at SAOTA. ``` ### Child Care Specialist Au pair. Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 ```text Worked as Child Care Specialist at Au pair. ``` ### Online English teacher Idiom club. Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 ```text Teaching English to foreigners, that consisted of reading, vocabulary, grammar and general conversations. ``` ### Private Tutor Tammy Labuschagne. Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 ```text Tutored for two Grade 2 Learners at their school. Assisting with general school instructions, as well as; reading, spelling, writing and maths. ``` ### Class Teacher Capriccio Private School. Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 ```text Duties include: Classroom planning and preparation. Attendance records, reports, workbook preparation, marking, and parent-teacher meetings. Assist with aftercare, clerical duties, and daily debriefing. Montessori teaching. Child cloud updates for each learner and photo uploads. Holiday care planning. Assisting in Aftercare. Inventory. ``` ### Teacher Curro Holdings Ltd. Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 ```text Duties included: Class planning and preparation. Morning ring, art, music, and movement assessments Online lessons, rubrics, parent meetings, and events, Early morning care duty, Class Dojo, and parent email communication Reports ``` ### Teacher Curro Holdings Ltd. Jul 2016 - Dec 2019 ```text Duties include: Movement lesson planning. Preparation and set-up classes (age appropriate) Assist educators with marking and clerical duties. Inventory of movement equipment, and ordering of stock. Substituting for educators in their absence. Playground and gate duty. Assist with events and fundraisers. ``` ### Secretary Curro Holdings Ltd. Feb 2014 - Jun 2016 ```text Duties include: Capturing absentees, CMIS updating, and general administration. Assist students when they are sick or got injured at school. Assist with clothing bank. School tours with parents. Auditorium bookings for school events. Service booking for school transportation. Capturing applications on Synergy. ``` ### Reception Administrator Universe Direct. Jul 2012 - Jan 2014 ```text Duties included: Capture and allocation of payments. Processing of online orders. Checking Bank Statement payments, and refunds on credit cards. Logistics queries, waybills, and reports. Filing, invoices, taking messages, and updating the stock aging report. ``` ### Personal Assistant Hein Vogel. Dec 2011 - May 2012 ```text Calculating expenses on Excel, filing, sorting receipts, running errands, shopping ``` ### Debtors Clerk and Systems Administrator Essential Mobbile Solutions. May 2008 - Mar 2012 ```text Weekly and Monthly meeting preparation. Follow up on non-payment and arrange rescheduled payments Attend to IT-related issues and queries Maintain ProLoan and AET programs Staff training Switchboard relief ``` ### Assistant Manager Swish. Mar 2007 - Apr 2008 ```text Worked as Assistant Manager at Swish. ``` ### Recruitment Officer Cutting Edge Events. Oct 2006 - Mar 2007 ```text As the Recruitment Officer for Cutting Edge, I facilitated the recruitment of City Varsity students. Sourcing and screening candidates - updating CVs and client information - general office administration - assisting with events and conceptualizing marketing strategy. ``` ### Commis Chef Hit or Miss. Jan 2004 - Jul 2005 ```text I worked at Hit or Miss (located in the UK) as a commis chef. I worked under the supervision of the Head Chef as a junior member of the kitchen staff. I learned how a commercial kitchen station operates. ``` ### Receptionist PUMA Sports Distributors (Pty) Ltd. Dec 2003 - Mar 2004 ```text Reception - filing - stock control (stationary) - banking and mail collection - book appointments and arrange lunches and snacks for staff. I used Word - Excel - Navision, and Lotus. ``` ### Sales Assistant Naartjie Kids Clothing. Jan 2003 - Dec 2003 ```text My responsibilities included: Opening the store (Century City) Cashing up Customer service Obtaining monthly sales targets Stock control ``` ## Education ### SACE Registered ### SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. 2023 - 2024 ### Om Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Course, Sports and Exercise. 2022 - 2022 ```text The tools we learn in Mindfulness assist with being present, better focus and concentration, and better emotional resilience. With this in mind the Foundational Training course in Mindfulness and how to bring it across in age-appropriate formats and lessons. ``` ### Tefl Universal Course, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. 2022 - 2022 ```text Internationally Accredited Modern Teaching Concepts Teaching online or abroad ``` ### Proactive Compliance Course, Basic Fire Fighting. 2020 - 2020 ```text Basic Fire Fighting - EXPIRES 29 August 2022 SAQA U.S.I.D 252250 ``` ### Embury Institute for Higher Education Higher National Diploma, Pre-school Education. 2016 - 2020 ```text Higher Education Certificate in Pre-school Education. ``` ### Vetta Workshop, Professional Receptionist. 2003 - 2003 ### Abbotts Colleges Matric. 1998 - 2002 ## Tech stack - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Office To contact Santina, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Nicolene Grobler](https://himalayas.app/@nicolenegrobler): Office Administrator, Syntech Distribution - [Boitumelo Letsaba](https://himalayas.app/@boitumeloletsaba): Administrator, Tau Consortium Pty Ltd - [Nita Ferreira](https://himalayas.app/@nitaferreira): Practice Administrator, Marianmed Occupational Safety and Health - [Meadow Moseley](https://himalayas.app/@meadowmoseley): Manager, Tasko Sweets - [ntokozo hlatshwayo](https://himalayas.app/@ntokozohlatshwayo2): Administrative Officer, University of Johannesburg - [Maphuti Mphahlele](https://himalayas.app/@maphutimphahlele): Au Pair, Au Pair SA - [Elzarah Tsukudu](https://himalayas.app/@elzarahtsukudu): Educators Assistant, Meyerton Primary School - [LINDIWE ESTHER MAGUDU](https://himalayas.app/@lindiweesthermagudu): Administration Assistant, Smart Tubbies Early Learning Centre - [asisipho dorane](https://himalayas.app/@asisiphodorane): Volunteer Tutor, EduCompass - [Marelize esterhuizen](https://himalayas.app/@marelizeesterhuizen): Online English Teacher, TEFL