1. CURRICULUM VITAE OF PALESA PATRICIA LEHASA
Cell number 076 785 5528
E-mail lehasapp@gmail.com
Physical and postal address 2275 Motsoenyane Street; Khuma; 2562
Fax to email 086 607 7867
CAREER OVERVIEW
Professional Administrator with two years working experience in higher education. Highly
organized, efficient and skilled in variety of Microsoft office tools: MS Office packages; MS
Outlook. I having been employed by the University of South Africa (UNISA) and ABSA equipped
me to provide excellent support to my colleagues, superiors and stakeholders in the execution
of my duties, in realizing organizational goals and objectives. I adapt swiftly in learning new
skills and I make it a point to execute my tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Education
Period 2002- 2006
Qualification Senior Certificate
School Milner High School
Subjects English; Afrikaans; Mathematics; Physical Science; Accounting;
Computer Studies
Tertiary Education
Period 2008 – 2016
Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management
Subjects Accounting concepts; principles and procedures 101; Accounting
reporting 102; commercial Law 1A & 1B; Economics 1A & 1B;
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2. General management; Elementary Quantitative methods;
Introduction to financial Mathematics; Introduction to
entrepreneurship; Enterprise Risk Management; SA Financial
System; Financial Management; Investments: Introduction;
Principles of management accounting; E-Commerce in Business;
The taxation of individuals; The taxation of Business activities;
Personal Financial management; Working Capital management;
Technology and Innovation; Strategic Planning IIIA; Project
Management; Financial Planning and Control; Family Business
Management; Financial Management III; Entrepreneurship and
small business Management; Application of management
Accounting techniques.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Temporary
1. Period December 2012 – November 2013
Organization University of South Africa
Position Casual worker – Office Assistant
Tasks • To deliver effective and efficient administrative and
Academic learning support to students and stakeholders
through, handling inquiries and distribution of
information, brochure, calendars and ensuring compliance
during application and registration; checking registration,
Administration of pre-registration; assisting with tracking
of new and phased out programs and study material;
assisting in recording of university assets.
• Capturing assignments, library data and create a shipping
list, distributing it to relevant stakeholders centrally and
decentralized.
• Taking minutes during office meetings.
• Marketing of tutorial classes, ensuring classes are clean
and organized for the commencement of classes, assisting
students with lab problems (claiming my-unisa and my-
life) and maintaining order.
• I wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and
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3. handwritten notes.
• Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors
and responding to telephone and in-person requests for
information.
• Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout
the office.
• Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and
outgoing correspondence.
2. Period February 2012 – November 2012
Organization University of South Africa
Position Administered Satellite Classes – Student worker
Tasks • I ensured that the Satellite broadcast TV was working.
• I ensured that the classroom was tidy and ready for
broadcast to students.
• I kept record of attendance registers and submitted these
to head office.
• I safely kept DVDs of previously recorded classes and
made these available to students at their request and
recorded these requests.
• I compiled monthly reports for management perusal.
3. Period November 2010 – October 2011
Organization ABSA Bank
Position Community Finance officer
Tasks • Sales and marketing of ABSA SIZA Loans (Business loans to
small informal businesses (i.e. Tuck-shops, Salons etc.)
• I evaluated the businesses for loan worthiness.
• Recorded and submitted loan applications for
disbursement.
• I monitored the businesses' growth after loans were
disbursed.
• I generally kept record of my portfolio of clients for
reporting to management.
• I organized workshops for business owners' interaction
and advice on how to improve and grow their respective
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4. business interests through partnerships with other
businesses.
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
UNISA
I have been delegated as caretaker of the office in the absence of the manager; I was tasked
with making tough decisions regarding students' administrative matters. I have learned to take
responsibility and accountability for my actions in any role I may undertake.
Church
I serve as church secretary, leading the administration of Zion Apostolic Faith Mission Church
(Compiling church register roll, minute taking, and information distribution to congregants etc.),
I'm also a coordinator for the youth in our church and recently I headed the fundraising event
for our church building. I have acquired extensive knowledge and skills to execute required
work. I have also learned to treat confidential work as such whether written or verbal and to be
creative and prepared to see projects through to the end.
Community involvement
I am an active member of Tshwaraganang Community Upliftment Project- a youth group that
encourages the broader community especially the youth to read and take active participation in
their personal developments e.g. as singers, poets etc.- through this platform I have developed
my presentation skills (written and verbal) through our book review sessions and community
outreach programmes.
Health and Wellness
I am an ardent member of The Tlokwe Athletics Club (Road and Cross country running). Last
year (2015) I was part of the North West team selected to participate at the SA cross country
championships running 10km, I came 19th in the senior women category. My current personal
best time in 21km is 1:35 position one. I am more health conscious and above all I have learned
to be patient with myself and those around me; to work hard and never give up and to always
finish what I start.
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND PERFORMANCES
Values
As a result of having been working directly with students, I have an excellent set of values. My
values include integrity, honesty, punctuality and responsibility. My former employers placed a
great deal of trust and responsibility in me.
Flexibility
My day consist of many disruptions and matters that needed urgent attention. Through this, I
am able to work on more than one task at once and have the ability to shuffle and re-organize
tasks. I am very adaptable and cope easily with pressure.
Language abilities
• Mother tongue: Sesotho
• I Can understand, speak and write English (advanced level)
• I Can understand, speak and write Afrikaans (Basic level)
• Other languages that I’m proficient in include: isiZulu, isiXhosa and Tswana.
Computer skills
• MS Office (MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint)
• MS Outlook
Communication skills
• I have communicated with Managers, Supervisors and students as well as other
stakeholders, from this I have learned how to interact successfully with people of all
races and cultures.
• Listening: As an office assistant handling student enquiries and queries has profoundly
made me an exceptional listener in striving to provide the best and effective service.
Leadership skills
I have been delegated as caretaker of the office in the absence of the manager; I was tasked
with making tough decisions regarding students’ administrative matters.
References
1. Mr. Mpho Boysa
UNISA
(C) 073 383 6132
E-mail: boysamg@unisa.ac.za
2. Ms. Lerato Maine
Former ABSA Colleague
(C) +27 76 263 8219
3. Rev. Paul Masupha
(C) 076 639 4795
