Cherrisse Mary-Anne Govender-|- | 36 Accordion Street, Belhar, Cape Town, 7493
Professional Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in office administration, human resources, recruitment, and telesales. Proven ability to manage front-desk operations, support HR processes, and assist in recruitment initiatives. Known for excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and a strong work ethic. Currently expanding knowledge in child psychology and eager to contribute to dynamic HR and recruitment teams.
Professional Experience
Sales Agent
ISON Xperiences – Johannesburg, South Africa
April 2025 – June 2025
- Conducted outbound and inbound calls, promoting services and assisting customers with queries.
- Consistently met and exceeded daily and monthly sales targets.
- Handled customer objections with professionalism and updated CRM records accurately.
- Delivered excellent service in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Office and HR & Recruitment Administrator
Advanced Projects and People - Johannesburg, South Africa
April 2024 - April 2025
- Supported full-cycle recruitment: job postings, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
- Maintained up-to-date employee records and managed onboarding and offboarding logistics
- Assisted with payroll inputs and timesheet coordination
- Handled internal HR communications and policy updates
- Organized staff training, tracked attendance, and assisted with compliance checks
Receptionist
Ian's Finishing House - Durban, South Africa
January 2022 - April 2024
- Welcomed visitors, managed front desk and answered high-volume calls professionally
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for management
- Organized and maintained filing systems, handled mail and courier services
- Supported daily administrative operations, supply orders, and customer service
Sales Representative
USA Global Dental - Remote (South Africa-based role)
November 2021 - December 2021
- Conducted outbound telesales calls to promote dental products and services to U.S.-based clients
- Met daily and weekly sales targets within a fast-paced environment
- Managed client data entry and updated CRM systems with accurate information
- Delivered excellent customer service while handling objections and closing sales
Education
Matric - Belverton Secondary School
Currently Studying: Child Psychology - Skills Academy (In Progress)
Skills
- HR & Recruitment Support
- Office Administration
- Candidate Screening & Interview Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Telesales & Cold Calling
- Time Management & Organization
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Languages
English (Fluent)
Afrikaans (Fluent)
References
Available upon request.