Maureen . S Pelaelo
Administration Assistant
Gaborone
Summary
Administrative professional with proven history in managing office operations and enhancing team productivity. Effective in coordinating schedules, overseeing communication channels, and improving office workflows. Known for strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to changing demands, ensuring consistent results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Administration Officer II
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for recruitment, selection and placement of employees
- Responsible for timely remuneration of employee’s salaries, overtime and allowances
- Responsible for timely payments of suppliers as per set service standards
- Supervisees, mentor and coach supervisees
- Develops training plan for staff to improve their skills and competencies
- Manage employees contracts
- Ensures submission of timely and quality reports
Administration Intern
Department of Forestry and Range Resources
11.2011 - 11.2023
- Provided administrative services such as processing of allowances and overtimes
- Coordinated employee welfare and safety in the workplace
- Maintained employees’ personal records and files
- Responsible for office operations
Principal Administration Officer
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
06.2014 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Finance
- Provided information to facilitate responses to audit queries
- Monitored revenue collection
- Prepared budget estimates for the office
- Staff Development
- Provided on the job training for supervisees
- Identified skills gaps and recommended appropriate training for junior officers
- Inducted newly appointed staff members
- Self-Development
- Researched on administrative issues to keep abreast with latest developments
- Undertook private studies, and studied in advanced certificate in finance and Accounting
- Office Maintenance
- Received and attended to office maintenance reports
- Monitored cleanliness and appearance of offices and surroundings
- Finance
Acting appointment as Chief Administration Officer I
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Monitored Adhoc reports ensure accuracy and that they are of good standards
- Ensured proper management of records in the office to facilitate management when specific information is needed
- Promoted high performance culture through implementation of employee of the month awards
- Planned and implemented retreats for staff to motivate them
- Ensured that staff was paid on correct salary notches and bands
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Botswana
01.2007 - 01.2011
Advanced certificate - Finance and Accounting
Elsimate Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
Skills
- Office Contract Management
- Database management
- Oversight of Financial Ledgers
- Logistics Coordination
- Office Supplies Procurement
- Administrative Coordination
Personal Information
- ID Number: 044 726 819
- Date of Birth: 02/09/87
- Nationality: Motswana
- Marital Status: Single
Spoken Languages
- English
- Setswana
references
· Omphitlhetse L. Tshukudu-Ministry of Youth Empowerment Sport and Culture Development 5777369
· Mphaphi Mpoloka –Ministry of Youth Empowerment Sport and culture Development 5777369
· Mooketsi Mooketsi –Department of Forestry and Range Resources 5739929
Timeline
Chief Administration Officer II
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
09.2023 - Current
Acting appointment as Chief Administration Officer I
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
02.2019 - 09.2022
Advanced certificate - Finance and Accounting
Elsimate Institute
01.2017 - 01.2018
Principal Administration Officer
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
06.2014 - 09.2023
Administration Intern
Department of Forestry and Range Resources
11.2011 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Botswana
01.2007 - 01.2011
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