sibusisiwe zondo

hard worker ,absolute gem, versatile and happy facial disposition individual

1 August 2022-30 April 2023:University of KwaZulu Natal – Howard College

Intern(Technology Transfer )

Driven market campaigns to build awareness and an understanding of Intellectual Property, Commercialisation, and Technology Transfer.

Developed technology brochures in order to promote UKZN Technologies.

Marketed university and resources locally, nationally, and internationally.

Prepared project meeting minutes.

Adminstrated/coordinated the funding process of external funders(EDTEA/TIA).

Monitored the progress of funded projects to ensure compliance with the funder’s requirements and promoted the success of the projects.

Drafted reports to funders with respect to funded projects.

Coordinated marketing of university Intellectual Property through various channels(website, roadshows, newsletter, and social media).

Prepared annual schedule of marketing events to promote awareness of Inqubate activities.

Drafted content for marketing material for UKZN InQubate.

Scheduled meetings between academics and staff.

25 March 2017- 30 March 2018:Komatsu previously known as Joy Global

Intern(Supply Chain)

Rotated among Procurement,Planning, Operation,DC Warehouse, and Logistics.

Procurement

Purchased goods, materials, and components in line with required cost, quality, and lead time.

Provided procurement support to all divisions.

Handled Request for Quotations (RFQ) processes.

Participated in supplier selection and performance reviews.

Ensured that goods purchased are at the best TCO and contract.

Negotiated contracts with suppliers in order to save the business money.

Ensured that goods are purchased according to the Purchase Requisition (PR) .

Purchased goods from approved vendors as per Vendor Control procedures.

Prepared POs.

Sourced products and services and evaluated new vendors .

Prepared outstanding PO reports.

Confirmed contract and price queries.

Communicated any delays on orders.

Filed all documentation so that it is easily retrievable.

Exeditor

Expedited the execution of purchase orders and ensure timely delivery, including logistic activity support. Participated in production, planning, and commercial meetings.

Supplier management of communication, product, performance, etc. 

Maintained Project Procurement Plan. 

Supported supplier-related changes and management claims. 

Adhered to and ensure that others adhere to purchasing policies, procedures, and regulations. 

Sourced alternate suppliers.

DC Receiving

Receiving

Checked quotations/invoices if they corresponded to material parts brought inhouse.

Material handling

checked deliveries if they are loaded on ASN.

Warehouse Admin Clerk

Checked orders against original purchase documents and ensured that shipment contents are double-checked for accuracy.

Printed document that indicates where a part should be stored/binned(receipt-stock /receipt-inspection).

Filed the original purchase document in an  A-Z sorter.

Quality Inspection

Handled receipt –inspection.

Checked if the material part conforms to drawing specifications.

Wrote A formal rejection against a formal purchase order number.

Wrote a Non-conformity Report to notify a supplier.

Wrote SCAR documentation to indicate corrective and preventive action to be undertaken.

Checked material parts before sending them to the mines to avoid customercomplaints/early defects.

DC Operations

Responsible for picking required stock from storage locations to the end-user or business unit.

Runned  Daily Reports to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Logistics

Runned daily reports and follow up on delivery dates(import and export).

Liaisoned with internal staff on awaiting stock orders to delay delivery in order to fulfill but not miss the delivery date.

Able to prioritize and organize modes of transport internationally/nationally to ensure “on time full-service level is maintained.

Negotiated with customers to extend orders where absolute necessary to ensure deliveries are above target.

Liaisoned with manufacturing and suppliers on lead time and delivery date timeously.

25 March 2016-15 March 2017:Office of the Premier

Democracy Support Services(Human Rights)

 Intern(Administrative Officer).

Developed, promoted, and communicated understanding of older persons, women, children, and disabled persons; specifically the cause of undermining their well-being as well as actions required to address the cause.

Strengthened Senior Citizen’s capacity at all levels by providing the necessary framework, guidance, and support to all sectors.

Facilitated awareness raising, advocacy,y and lobbying on older people, women, and children’s rights.

Assisted in providing a coordination framework for the effective implementation of senior citizens/women/ children programmes at the local and ward level.

Established and maintained the effectiveness of the senior citizens /children/women and people with disability forum.

Overlooked and administered the day-to-day activities of the office.

Served as the primary point of administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals, and institutions on operational and programmatic matters concerning senior cit izens, women,children, and people with disability.

Organized and facilitated meetings, conferences, and other special events; coordinated and attended committee meetings, and participated in committee discussions, as appropriate.

Handled walk-up and phone interactions, and maintained calendars and travel arrangements.

 2 March 2015-15 December2015:Chocolate Heaven 

Waitress

performed all kitchen procedures and work related to the creation of different chocolate.

Ensured guests have an excellent experience by providing stellar customer service.

Greeted guests, took orders, and ensured smooth communication between the kitchen and dining area.

Made menu recommendations, answered questions, and shared additional information with restaurant patrons

7 February 2014-10 August 2014:Stock Market Dynamics

Sales Consultant

Built and maintained relationships with clients.

Created compelling sales pitches.

Sold the company’s products and services.

Completed all paperwork relating to a sale.

Reached out to clients to inform them about the company’s products and services.

15 August 2014-1 December2014:The Unlimited

Telesales person.

Contacted potential or existing customers to inform them about a product or service using a  script.

Answered questions about a product or the company.

Asked questions to understand customer requirements and close sales.

Entered and updated customer information in the database.

25 November 2012 -15 February 2023 :Naked Lunch

Pizza maker

performed all kitchen procedures and chef work related to pizza creation.

2016: Masters of Commerce in Marketing

                   Univeristy of KwaZulu-Natal.

                   Studies part-time.

                   Incomplete.

Modules: Business to Business in Marketing,Advance Contemporary Issues in Marketing1 ,Advance Research Methodology,Advance Contemporary Issues in Marketing 2,Advance Market Research,Strategic Brand Management.

Research topic:Is imitation a good innovation  in the automobile industry?

2014  2nd semester -2015:  Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Supply Chain.

                                           University of KwaZulu-Natal.

                                           Post Graduate Diploma Completed

Modules:Finance and Accounting,Marketing Management A,Supply Chain Management A,Business  Strategy and Management,Human Resource Management and Marketing Project,Supply Chain B,Statistics and Project Management.

Did Marketing Research on topic:Where do marketing graduate go?What was valuable from their education?What did they need to know that we didn’t tell them?-Implications for Marketing curriculum development.

2011-2014 1st semester: Bachelor of Social Science in Marketing and Sociology

                                     Degree complete

                                     University of KwaZulu Natal

Majors:  Marketing and Sociology

1st year modules : Management 120,ISTN 100(End User Computing), Geography 110(Human Environment),Political Science 101(Introduction to Political),Sociology101(Introduction to Sociology),Sociology 102(Intoduction to South African Societies),Political Science 102(Introduction to Global Politics),ENVS 120(Environmental Systems),Zulu 102(Introduction to IsiZulu).

2ND year modules :ENTR2EN(Introduction to Entrepreneurship),ENVS 210(Biophysical Environment),POLS206(Contemporary African Politics),SCMA2OP(Introduction to Operations),Sociology201(Classical Social Theory),GEOG220(Geographies of Urban and Rural),HRMG2HR(Introduction to Human Resource),MARK2MKPS(Introduction to Marketing),SOCY202(Social Change),Law2LC(Introduction to Commercial LAW).

3RD year modules:MARK301(Consumer Behaviour),MARK303(Marketing Reserch),SOCY310(Contemporary sociological theory),SOCY305(Research Design-An introduction).SOCY303(Contemporary Theories),SOCY310(Culture,Communication and Development),MARK302(Marketing Communications),MARK305(Special Topics in Marketing).

2010 2nd semester: Bachelor of Business Adminstration

                             University of KwaZulu Natal

Modules:Business Accounting 112,Business Law,Management Science,End User Computing

2010 1st semester : Certificate of Business Management

                              University of KwaZulu Natal

                             Completed

Modules:Business Communication,Business Computing and Logical Reasoning,The Environment of Business,Introduction to Management.

2008:Matric

         Marion High School

Subjects:English,IsiZulu,Mathematics,Life Science,Physical Science,Geography and Life Orientation.