Expat / Secretarial PositionsWhat type of job are you looking for? Personal Assistant / Secretary / Human Resources Admin What nationality are you? South African What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Mocambique and Botswana. Job fulfilment, possible career change and experiencing new and interesting cultures. What countries have you worked in? South Africa What countries do you have a visa to work in? Have valid SA Passport. Can obtain necessary visas if and when required. What field do you currently work in? Was in Human Resources untill retrenched in February 2009. What fields have you worked in before? Mining, Minerals, Engineering, Project Management (on PA / Admin level). What qualifications do you hold? Secretarial Certificate, SASPA Member, HCPSA Member, Licenced Psychometric Administrator (Class room level, one-on-one level, on-line assessment). Taught various computer packages on contract basis for Department of Education. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills and life experiences stand one in better stead, to empower one to know and understand the variations on how business is conducted. Describe the benefits of working with others I find interaction with fellow employees is always conducive to a pleasant and more efficient work day. Describe the benefits of working alone It is important to be able to adapt. At times certain tasks would require working independently without interuptions, whereas there are times when working as a team is necessary and required. What was your worst working experience? No job function variation, ie. monotonous data capturing and non stimulating tasks. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Whatever your task, do it well, be accurate, be detailed, do it right the first time, and know and accept your limitations. What unique skills do you have? Detailed, accurate, self motivated, determined, resourceful, rule driven, reliable, punctual, loyal, confidentiality. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Personal and work satisfaction, fair and equitable compensation and job security. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Mental stimulation, variation, independence, interaction with people. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Idle chit-chat. Please replace this with a question of your own Nothing specific comes to mind, as each company differs from the other as to their needs and employee requirements. How can potential employers contact you? I can be contacted on the number and via the email address provided below: Cell +27 083 336 5799 email devine.leigh@gmail.com |