Tholaamndla Goba

Dear Sir/Madam I trust that this mail finds you well. I am excited to be applying for this role and would like to be considered for this position. I offer a unique combination of knowledge, expertise and technical skills to help team achieve its business goals. In addition to my administrative and operation management skills, I am highly organized with a strong attention for detail. I am skilled in decision-making and I have in-depth critical thinking ability. My communication skills allow me to communicate important information to various departments at all levels. During my career at Telkom and more recently supporting as a Marketing Operations Sourcing Consultant, I have demonstrated my ability to meet organizational objectives and needs through my keen understanding of end to end systems, developing a repository of supplier contracts, B-BBEE status and payment terms, supporting the management of internal customer feedback and ensuring query resolution on category and supplier performance, and monitoring contract compliance, flagging areas of non-compliance for corrective.  In this position I have gained a strong knowledge of negotiation and purchasing processes. I am highly skilled in establishing and maintaining associations with new and existing vendors.  In addition to my administrative and operation management skills, I am highly organized with a strong attention for detail. My record keeping and communication skills allow me to ensure that information is recorded and distributed accordingly. My goal is to convert my enthusiasm, creativity, and experience into a position where I will grow in the operations field, utilizes my academic knowledge and skills to add value to the team. I have completed a bachelor’s degree in Commerce majoring in Economics, Supply Chain Management and Marketing, and I'm currently in a contract at Telkom SOC Ltd as an Operations Sourcing Consultant.   It would give me great pleasure to be in a position that allows me to be a valuable member of a team, a position that supports management at all levels and a position that ensures all operational functions of the company are carried out as effectively as possible.  I am certain that my contribution in your team will prove to be beneficial. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Yours Sincerely  Tholamandla Goba

Committed and motivated Operations Sourcing Consultant with over 5 years’ experience at Telkom SOC Ltd, I have in depth knowledge of purchasing and tender procedures. I am a natural leader and an excellent negotiator, motivated by producing quality and reducing costs.   

I have acquired a Bcom Honours in Supply Management in 2014 at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal; I also have completed a Bcom Degree in Commerce in November 2013.