I am a passionate Property Consultant and Personal Assistant with a strong background in administration and real estate. I help sellers and buyers reach their goals by applying best practices, running efficient offices, and providing solid financial and client support. I’ve also built a portfolio in digital marketing, design, and content creation to help businesses grow their brand and online presence. My heart is to contribute to the community and support small businesses with digital marketing and organized operations. After a brief break for my daughter, I am eager to return to full-time work and bring dedication, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to a great team.

Rika Gerber

I am a passionate Property Consultant and Personal Assistant with a strong background in administration and real estate. I help sellers and buyers reach their goals by applying best practices, running efficient offices, and providing solid financial and client support. I’ve also built a portfolio in digital marketing, design, and content creation to help businesses grow their brand and online presence. My heart is to contribute to the community and support small businesses with digital marketing and organized operations. After a brief break for my daughter, I am eager to return to full-time work and bring dedication, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to a great team.

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I am a passionate Property Consultant and Personal Assistant with a strong background in administration and real estate. I help sellers and buyers reach their goals by applying best practices, running efficient offices, and providing solid financial and client support. I’ve also built a portfolio in digital marketing, design, and content creation to help businesses grow their brand and online presence.

My heart is to contribute to the community and support small businesses with digital marketing and organized operations. After a brief break for my daughter, I am eager to return to full-time work and bring dedication, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to a great team.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Marketing, Design and Content Creation (Self Employed, Part-time) at Self Employed
October 1, 2024 - Present
Designing websites and social media pages for clients; creating logos, pamphlets, brochures, invitations and labels; researching industries to inform client strategy; creating content, articles and blogs; teaching clients how to engage their audience; brand awareness and artwork creation.
Property Practitioner, Personal Assistant and Buyers Agent to Director at NPPM Properties
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Prospect for seller and buyer leads, convert leads to appointments, and close for buyer agency. Conduct needs analyses, pre-qualify buyers, identify and show homes, schedule showings, write and submit offers, negotiate and oversee negotiations. Manage inspections, social media, marketing materials, client communications, and a client/donor database. Train consultants, draft documents, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, organize events, build brand awareness and recruit consultants.
Candidate Property Practitioner at Northpoint Realty
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Sole sales and rental Property Practitioner; build relationships, market properties, source leads, obtain mandates, match clients to homes, network to grow business.
Property Practitioner at Wakefields Real Estates
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Meet and understand needs of sellers and buyers; schedule appointments; research local market, negotiate prices, take property photos, stage homes, provide client support and manage marketing materials across social media.
Transcriptionist at COSECGOV
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Transcribing minutes using voice recognition software; edit and proofread minutes; ensure accuracy and grammar; meet deadlines.
Director at Rhythms Of Grace
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Manage and update social media; design marketing material; compile annual reports and quarterly newsletters; coordinate events and fundraising; manage donors and donor database; draft funding proposals and reports.
Financial Director at Hopes Anchor
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Manage and secure donations; source new donors; prepare annual financial reports; respond to financial queries; manage payments and donor communications.
Financial Advisor at Five Two Investments
November 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Consult with clients, assess financial circumstances, design strategies, perform risk analyses, research products, maintain records, and ensure regulatory compliance; client communications and cross-selling.
Personal Assistant at 2Health Consultants (PTY) Ltd
March 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Analyze client needs, process applications, underwriting and claims administration, professional client service, portfolio relationship management, deadline-driven administration, setting up broker meetings, quotes, vitality wellness coordination, updating client cover and product enhancements.
Quality Assurer and Administrative at Ascendure cc
November 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Quality assurance and administrative duties, meeting deadlines, maintaining records and operational tasks.
Personal Assistant at Reid Raetzer Insurance Broker
June 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Administrative support to Marthunis Oosthuizen; document handling, scheduling and related tasks.
Assistant to Sales Representative at Ananzi.co.za (Brabys)
April 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Sales support; assist with client interactions and administrative tasks related to sales.
Front Desk Receptionist / Office Clerk at Better Bodies Health Studio
January 1, 2010 - April 30, 2012
Front desk reception, general administrative duties and customer service.
Self Employed (Part-time) – Digital Marketing, Design and content creation
October 1, 2024 - Present
Provided digital marketing, design and content creation services for multiple clients. Designed websites and social media pages and groups, created logos, pamphlets, brochures, stickers, invites and labels. Researched each industry to ensure domain knowledge, created content and blogs, and taught clients how to engage their audience.
Candidate Property Practitioner at Wakefields Real Estates
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Met with sellers and buyers to understand needs, conducted market research, negotiated prices, took property photos, staged homes, and produced marketing materials; managed social media accounts and client communications.
Personal Assistance to Marthunis Oosthuizen at Reid Raetzer Insurance Broker
June 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Handled administrative tasks, form submissions, client communications and coordination of insurance-related activities.

Education

Matric at Port Natal High School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Matric at Port Natal High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Lay counselling course
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
First Regulatory Examination
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Intern Logbook Training
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
NQF Level 4 Real Estate Training
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Matric - Grade 12
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment