Thene Koen
@thenekoen
Reliable operations leader and administrative professional focused on results.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated operations and administrative professional with hands-on experience managing daily operations, supervising staff, and delivering high-quality administrative support across security, construction, and corporate environments.
As General Manager at Raps Security, I established performance objectives, coordinated multi-department operations, implemented growth-focused business strategies, and managed budgets to improve productivity and profitability. In prior roles I supported executives and teams as a Personal Assistant and Junior Admin Clerk, handling scheduling, client research, meeting preparation, reception, and customer service.
I bring strong multitasking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, fluency in Afrikaans and English, and a service-oriented mindset. I am motivated to contribute immediate value in a well-established company while continuing to develop professionally.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Raps Security
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, established performance objectives, and implemented business strategies that improved productivity and profitability. Prepared budgets, controlled expenditures, and resolved operational challenges to maintain service quality.
Personal Assistant
FormGrids
Nov 2023 - May 2024 (6 months)
Managed professional phone handling, scheduled appointments, prepared meetings and performed client research and background checks to support executive workflows. Took meeting notes and coordinated post-meeting follow-ups to ensure task completion.
Junior Admin Clerk
CJ Muller Construction
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Performed reception and administrative duties including greeting clients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, handling mail, and assisting with copying and note taking to support office operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Agricultural School
Secondary School Certificate, Agriculture
Completed secondary-level agricultural studies with coursework including Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Math Literacy, Life Orientation, Tourism, Customer Studies, and Computer Application Studies.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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