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Michael
Balfour.

Final Year BCom International Supply Chain Management · IMM Graduate School

I am a passionate, determined and hard-working individual currently completing my BCom in International Supply Chain Management at IMM. I am willing to try new things and put my best into all I endeavour.

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Michael Balfour

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Career

Work Experience

Knights Preparatory School 2025 — Present Johannesburg

Sports Coach

Coach a wide range of sports including soccer, cricket, athletics, hockey, swimming and netball across multiple age groups.
Conduct rugby clinics for Dino Active on weekends and when required.
Responsible for planning and running structured training sessions, managing team performance and developing young athletes.

IR Gryffith Primary School 2023 — 2024 Johannesburg

Sports Coach

Coached a variety of sports including Cricket, Swimming, Hockey and Soccer for various different age groups.
Umpired matches and assisted with the organisation of sporting events and fixtures.
Built strong relationships with learners and staff while maintaining a professional and encouraging coaching environment.

Security Express Jan 2023 — Jun 2023 Northgate, Johannesburg

Sales & Operations Staff

Delivered customer service and managed sales of stock across Northgate and Northwold shopping centres.
Responsible for cash-up, stock management and overseeing technicians on shift.
Attended internal training courses to develop the skills required for daily operational tasks.
Developed key professional skills including communication, problem solving, time management and professionalism.

Expertise

Skills

Languages

English (Fluent)

Computer Literacy

Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel

Sports Coaching

Soccer Cricket Swimming Hockey Athletics Netball Rugby Water Polo

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Problem Solving Time Management Professionalism Team Leadership Customer Service

Supply Chain

Global Logistics Procurement Trade Compliance Operations Stock Management

Background

Education

2024

BCom International Supply Chain Management

IMM Graduate School

Currently in my final year, developing expertise in global logistics, procurement strategy, trade compliance and end-to-end supply chain optimisation. Building a strong foundation in international business operations, sourcing and the analytical skills needed to manage complex cross-border supply networks.

2022

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

King Edward VII School

Achieved NSC with a BD pass. Awarded a distinction in Mathematical Literacy. Active sportsman throughout high school — First Team Water Polo, First Team Swimming (Team Blazer awarded), A Team Hockey (Grade 8), A & B Rugby (Grade 9 & 10), and Rugby 4th team.

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Achievements & Interests

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High School Achievements

Represented King Edward VII School at the highest level across multiple sports. Proud of the discipline and teamwork these achievements required.

First Team Water Polo First Team Swimming Team Blazer A Team Hockey A & B Rugby

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Hobbies & Interests

Outside of studying and coaching I stay active and competitive. Sport has always been a central part of my life and continues to shape my discipline and drive.

5-a-side Football Golf Sports Coaching

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References

Mark Rondi — Owner, Security Express
📞 082 857 3077

Mr Mothapo — Head of Sport, IR Gryffith Primary
📞 076 959 9877

Available on Request

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