Experience

Proudly South African

• South Africa
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • 2019 - Present

  - Establishing the Organization's Mission and Purpose - Executive Director - Selecting, Supporting, Reviewing of policies - Organizational Planning - Monitoring and Managing Financial Resources - Assessing and Developing Skills - Serve on Committees ( Ethics and Finance) - Recruiting New Board Members - Spread the Word About the Organization - Establishing the Organization's Mission and Purpose - Executive Director - Selecting, Supporting, Reviewing of policies - Organizational Planning - Monitoring and Managing Financial Resources - Assessing and Developing Skills - Serve on Committees ( Ethics and Finance) - Recruiting New Board Members - Spread the Word About the Organization



SACP Western Cape

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• 2nd Deputy Provincial Secretary

  • 2018 - Present

  - Coordinate SACP Provincial Office - Supervise the Provincial Staff - Coordinate all the events and Campaigns - Write Organisational Report - Represent the SACP in various platforms both locally and internationally - Draft organisational policy documents - Manage the Provincial Media and represent the organisation - Coordinate organisation-building, campaigns and administration. - Coordinate Sub-Committees of the Provincial Executive Committee - Coordinate SACP Provincial Office - Supervise the Provincial Staff - Coordinate all the events and Campaigns - Write Organisational Report - Represent the SACP in various platforms both locally and internationally - Draft organisational policy documents - Manage the Provincial Media and represent the organisation - Coordinate organisation-building, campaigns and administration. - Coordinate Sub-Committees of the Provincial Executive Committee



SACP Western Cape

• Programme Coordinator in the office of the General Secretary

  • 2016 - 2018

  - Executive support to the Central Executive Committee Coordination and Manage Programmes in the General Secretary office. - Monitor the implementation of the Central Committee decisions. - Responsible for the Programming and diary of the General Secretary. Responsible for the internal communications. - Coordinate projects on behalf of the 14th Central Committee. - Help in coordination meetings with various stakeholders including fraternal organisations. - Draft Political Speeches for the Deputy General Secretary. Assist the compilation of reports and policy documents. Coordinate the HOD’s work in the office of the Deputy General Secretary. - Manage all correspondences in the office of the General Secretary. Coordinate meetings of the Secretariat and keep all the records.- Compile and distribute confidential documents to the political leadership, and general correspondence to relevant stakeholders. - Liaise with nine Provincial Secretaries and eighty eight districts. Media Liaison for the Deputy General Secretary and the overall administration. - Coordinate all the events. Organise the quarterly Central Committee meetings. Show less

• Head Spokesperson and National Media Liaison

  • Mar 2013 - Nov 2016

  - Manage the relationship between the media monitoring service provider and the Western Cape SACP.- Facilitate ongoing media liaison to encourage media coverage of SACP programmes, projects and events. - Development of communication strategies, media advisories, invitations and statements. - Arrange of media briefings and scheduling interviews. Responding to media queries in line with the organisational policies. Assist in the writing of opinion pieces. - Support and write stories for the monthly internal newsletter. - Provide onsite liaison and support during SACP conferences and events. Assist with Special Projects as and when required. Show less



MSF South Africa

• Khayelitsha

• Communications Support/ Press Officer

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

  Communication Officer Medicines Sans Frontiers/ Doctors without Borders Main functions and responsibilities Arranging & scheduling field visits and project material • Media Relations • Community liaison and stakeholder management • Develop good understanding of project and relationship with staff • Develop basic info sheets about the Khayelitsha project and main advocacy topics together with Field Co-coordinator, Comms and Advocacy officer that be handed out to visiting media and/ or other visitors • Develop database of patients and staff testimonies, photos and contacts to be accessible for requests • Give support in terms of general organisation of the field visit to Khayelitsha, including: o Checking necessary accreditation/ authorisation to visit to venues o Contacting and arranging spokespeople( staff, patients, other stakeholders) o Preparing and monitoring visit schedules o Arranging transport and catering if necessary o Accompanying the visitors and Patients if required • Producing short field visit reports and sharing these to the field coordinator/comms/Advocacy officer immediately after the visit. • Follow up work in collecting all published or broadcast materials ( articles, Video’s) produced after the visit and archive • Support campaigns and events on the HIV/ AIDS, TB and other related subjects organised by MSF or/ and other partners Show less



Woolworths

• South Africa
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Officer

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Providing input to the Corporate Communication operating plan. Draft press releases and analyse the weekly press coverage Ensure that all external communication messaging is consistent, timeous and aligned to the Woolworths brand. Building and managing excellent relationships with all contributors (e.g. printers, designers, copywriters) to ensure effective delivery of messages. Co-ordinate all benchmark and research activities (e.g. media perception survey) to ensure effective measurement of external communication. Managing the day to day external communication budgets including timeous processing of invoices and management of operational costs within agreed budget. Update the woolworthsholdings.co.za website Show less



FIFA 2010 World Cup

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Media Coordinator( Volunteering)

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Media Coordination (Volunteering) - As a media volunteer was the face of our country in the eyes of the journalist and got unique insight in what goes on behind the scenes in the media and sporting world - The main contact for the media for all their queries, guiding and directing the media to the different media areas including the media tribune and the pitch, assisting in the press conference room and mixed zone, assisting the photographers on the pitch, assist with manning the internet corner, and supporting the FIFA™ Media Officers and the OC Venue Media Operations Officers - Advise media on how to use our telephony services, advise media regarding the mobile services available to them and proactively ensure all media are free of technical problems Show less



University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrator & Student Worker (Tutorial Support)

  • Feb 2009 - Jul 2010

  - Marketing, advertising, putting up posters, locally as well as satellite learning centres, and handing out pamphlets/brochures around the campus. - The Operation Of The Financial Aid Bureau - Disseminate information about available financial assistance (NSFAS). - Marketing, advertising, putting up posters, locally as well as satellite learning centres, and handing out pamphlets/brochures around the campus. - The Operation Of The Financial Aid Bureau - Disseminate information about available financial assistance (NSFAS).



PetroSA

• South Africa
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations( Intern)

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

  Public Relations Assistant (Corporate Communications) Internal Communications Interviews for internal publications; organise internal events Coordinate plant visit; Ministerial and International visits; CEO road shows Distribute internal communications; assist with industrial tours Compile monthly newsletter for new employees, write articles for internal newsletter Branding during events, Events co-ordination, Draft budgets for events External Communication Co-ordination of Meetings with external stakeholders Writing Press release, speeches; research and projects Send media invitation, media monitoring Community liaison and Corporate Social Investment Show less



UNISA

• Parow, Western Cape, South Africa

• Administrator & Student Worker (Tutorial Support)

  • Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  - Marketing, advertising, putting up posters, locally as well as satellite learning centres, and handing out pamphlets/brochures around the campus - Operation Of The Financial Aid Bureau - disseminate information about available financial assistance (NSFAS) - Recruitment of students, assist with completion of enrolment forms and providing information to students about the support services of the department - Marketing, advertising, putting up posters, locally as well as satellite learning centres, and handing out pamphlets/brochures around the campus - Operation Of The Financial Aid Bureau - disseminate information about available financial assistance (NSFAS) - Recruitment of students, assist with completion of enrolment forms and providing information to students about the support services of the department