LIZWI BONGUTHANDO NXUMALO

41 Tuin Road, 4052, Durban, ZA.

About

Highly motivated Occupational Health and Safety graduate with a Higher Certificate and multiple accredited OHS certifications, including First Aid, Fire Fighting, Working at Heights, and Confined Space Entry. Leverages practical experience in fast-paced retail operations, demonstrating strong attention to detail, compliance awareness, and calm problem-solving under pressure. Eager to apply comprehensive safety knowledge and hands-on operational support to enhance workplace safety, contribute to audit readiness, and cultivate a robust culture of compliance.

Work

Photocity

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Customer Service & Print Operator (Short-term contract)

Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Summary

Managed high-volume commercial printing operations and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring quality output and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Operated commercial printing and photocopying equipment to complete high-volume print and lamination jobs, consistently ensuring output met stringent quality standards.

Performed routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous operational readiness.

Accurately managed daily cash register transactions and executed end-of-shift till reconciliations, maintaining precise financial record-keeping.

Delivered professional customer service by advising on printing options, efficiently resolving inquiries, and processing orders in a dynamic retail setting.

Conducted daily safety checks and maintained a clean, organized workspace, directly contributing to a hazard-free environment and strict compliance with store safety procedures.

Education

P.R. Pather Secondary School

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Higher Certificate (Grade 12) General Studies (Higher Certificate)

Courses

English

IsiZulu

Life Orientation

Mathematics Literacy

Business Studies

Geography

Life Sciences

Bilingual communication

Numeracy

Data-interpretation skills

Critical thinking

Report-writing

Punctuality

Time management

Workplace readiness

Languages

English

isiZulu

Certificates

Basic Fire Fighting

RK SAFETY (SAQA Registered Unit Standard NQF Level 1)

First Aid

RK SAFETY (SAQA Registered Unit Standard Level 1)

Working At Heights

RK SAFETY (SAQA Registered Unit Standard NQF Level 1)

Confined Space Entry

RK SAFETY (SAQA Aligned Registered Unit Standard NQF 2 Credits 2)

Skills

Safety & Compliance

First Aid response, Fire prevention & fighting, Working at Heights protocols, Confined Space safety awareness, Hazard identification, Risk mitigation, Safety audits, Regulatory compliance, Workplace safety procedures.

Operational Management

Commercial printing, Photocopying, Lamination, Machine maintenance, Troubleshooting, Inventory management, Quality control.

Financial Acumen

Cash register operation, Cash handling, Transaction reconciliation, Accurate record-keeping.

Technical Aptitude

Office machinery operation, POS systems, Equipment maintenance.

Administrative Support

Photocopying, Printing, Scanning, Document lamination, Workspace organization.

Customer Service

Client assistance, Query resolution, Customer advisory, Order processing, Client satisfaction.

Professional Competencies

Attention to detail, Punctuality, Reliability, Calm under pressure, Excellent communication, Critical thinking, Report writing, Time management, Workplace readiness, Data interpretation, Numeracy.

Interests

Reading

Music

Listening to good music.

References

Bekezile Samukele Mathenjwa

0677757146