Tiyisela Mahatlane

Tiyisela Veronica Mahatlane OFFICE MANAGER & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa-- • Professional Summary Organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over a decade of experience supporting CEOs, CFOs, and leadership teams across industries. Adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating highlevel projects, and maintaining confidentiality. Recognized for enhancing office efficiency, building strong stakeholder relationships, and thriving in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to ensuring seamless operations and delivering exceptional support. • Key Skills • Executive-level administrative support • Calendar and meeting management • Project coordination and planning • Stakeholder communication and liaison • Office and facilities management • Advanced MS Office Suite, SAP, Sage VIP Work Experience Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO • Brolink | May 2024 – Dec 2024 (Fixed-term Contract) • Supported the CEO and CFO with schedule management, travel arrangements, and correspondence. • Prepared board materials and reports, and handled confidential information professionally. • Managed office budgets, inventory, and vendor contracts to optimize expenses. • Coordinated events and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations. • Key Achievement: Implemented streamlined office processes that reduced operational delays by 15%. Created detailed office management plan and KPIs for my team of Drivers, Cleaners, Switchboard operators, receptionist and handyman. Executive Assistant to CEO EMEA (Remote) • OLIVER Agency, London, UK | Jul 2022 – Apr 2024 (Company Restructuring) • Organized schedules, meetings, and international travel for the Leadership Team. • Provided logistical support for companywide projects, collaborating with operations heads. • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive documents and ensured easy access when required. • Built strong relationships across teams and external stakeholders. • Key Achievement: Created an effective meeting scheduling system that saved 10+ hours per month. Created a communication plan for the EMEA region which was later consolidated with the Global plan. Work Experience Executive Assistant to CFO & Group Company Secretariat Executive PA/Committee Coordinator • MultiChoice, Randburg | Jun 2019 – Jun 2022 • South African Medical Association, Pretoria | Jun 2014 – May 2019 • Coordinated board, committee, and AGM events with meticulous attention to detail. • Drafted annual meeting calendars and managed diaries for senior executives. • Oversaw documentation formatting, board presentation decks, and correspondence. • Key Achievement: Spearheaded a CIPC compliance update project, enhancing regulatory accuracy. • Maintained the CEO’s schedule, organized events, and managed correspondence. • Developed and maintained office systems to ensure efficient data management. • Supported board and management meetings with precise minute-taking and reporting. • Key Achievement: Successfully organized corporate events that improved team cohesion. Education Certificate in Office Management | UNISA, Pretoria | Feb 2012 – Jun 2013 Certificate in Project Management Fundamentals | College SA, Pretoria | Feb 2011 – Nov 2011 Certificate in Business Practice | Tshwane University of Technology | Feb 2000 – Nov 2000 CIS Program (in progress) | UNISA, Pretoria Training & Development REFERRENCES Howard John Matthew Baldwin CEO: Brolink (Former) Cell:- CEO: Oliver Agency – EMEA Cell: -