Experience

South African AI Association

• South Africa
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • May 2023 - Present

  City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) is an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa by uniting practitioners across Commercial, Government, Academic, Startup, and NGO sectors. Vision SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders in the adoption of responsible AI for the commercial and societal benefit of the citizens of South Africa with a primary focus on economic growth, trade, investment, equality, and inclusivity.



Naz Consulting International

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  South Africa Naz Consulting International is a premier African corporate communications company. We specialise in Brand development, reputation management, public relations, content development, and media training. Book a 30-minute obligation-free discovery call to help you work through your organisational pain points with marketing and communications.



Socially Acceptable - South Africa

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  South Africa Socially Acceptable is a South African not-for-profit company whose mandate is to build a responsible digital citizenry through research, training and mentorship. We focus on AI public education programmes, AI Ethics, and Data Privacy.



Minara Chamber of Commerce

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Johannesburg Area, South Africa As a Director on the board of the Minara Chamber of Commerce, my responsibility is to actively support and enable the mandate of the Chamber across the country. My core interests are business development and technology.



Activate! Change Drivers

• South Africa
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activator

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  KwaZulu-Natal ACTIVATE! is a network of young leaders equipped to drive change for the public good across South Africa Activators come from all nine provinces, from cities, rural areas, across race, class, cultures, religions and education levels. Some are employed, others volunteers and some are studying. ACTIVATE! is like a carbon molecule that connects other different molecules together to create a richer, more complex organism or network that is greater than the functionality of each… Show more ACTIVATE! is a network of young leaders equipped to drive change for the public good across South Africa Activators come from all nine provinces, from cities, rural areas, across race, class, cultures, religions and education levels. Some are employed, others volunteers and some are studying. ACTIVATE! is like a carbon molecule that connects other different molecules together to create a richer, more complex organism or network that is greater than the functionality of each molecule. Members of the network are not expected to “fit” into a prerequisite brand but rather to help create it – enriching it with their dynamism and diversity while retaining their individual identity. Activators are raising expectations of what is possible for young people to achieve, for communities to create, for business to cooperate and for government to deliver. Activators are mobilisers, innovators, connectors, trend setters and change drivers. Show less



Black Umbrellas

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Startup Mentor

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Durban Metropolitan Area



Tshimologong Precinct

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Facilitator

  • Apr 2019 - May 2021

  South Africa I have facilitated branding and entrepreneurship sessions on the JP Morgan, Conlog and IBM programmes at Tshimologong Precinct. This is a contract type position, as and when projects become available.



UNLOCKED.ME by Nedbank

• Customer Marketing

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  Johannesburg Area, South Africa As a member of the project team for UNLOCKED.ME, I have the opportunity to work at the heart of an e-commerce project owned by Nedbank. Working directly with Marketing, Operations and Customer Care, I can move from writing copy, preparing content plans and brainstorming new campaigns with the team, to managing customer queries, preparing all new products for listing on the website, and investigating new ways to infiltrate online communities and markets. #UNLOCKEDbyNedbank #ecommerce… Show more As a member of the project team for UNLOCKED.ME, I have the opportunity to work at the heart of an e-commerce project owned by Nedbank. Working directly with Marketing, Operations and Customer Care, I can move from writing copy, preparing content plans and brainstorming new campaigns with the team, to managing customer queries, preparing all new products for listing on the website, and investigating new ways to infiltrate online communities and markets. #UNLOCKEDbyNedbank #ecommerce #digitalmarketing Show less



IDEA

• Brazil
• Events Services

• Committee Secretary

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

  Durban Area, South Africa The Independent Digital Excellence Association (I.D.E.A) exists to to support, inspire and motivate excellence in the digital environment.

• Mentor

  • Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

  Durban I work alongside other mentors to young entrepreneurs at the Chamber, to assist with personal development, business linkage and continued entrepreneurial support.

• Minara Youth Wing Committee Member

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

  Durban As a member of the Minara Youth Wing Committee, I work alongside other members to drive leadership and attendance at youth wing events including creating awareness and providing a nurturing and supportive space for young entrepreneurs.



Deen TV

• Anchor

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2017

  South Africa BizToday is South Africa's newest business show on Deen TV - @Deenmedia Channel 152 on Openview HD & Channel 365 on StarSat. Find all BizToday episodes on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNKkQpkh_hk&list=PLeaXAIQNZ-3Rhbf7yCeOGRdA1Jf4jIba2 The show profiles successful entrepreneurs, provides robust discussion on leading business topics of the day, key learnings for aspiring and startup entrepreneurs, and a run-through of the business events diary.



Social by the Sea

• Co Founder

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2017

  Durban Area, South Africa Social by the Sea presents Durban's premier and premium social media event - Social Media Evenings. A monthly event, Social Media Evenings will bring together some of the leading thought-leaders and practitioners in the social media industry, both locally and globally. Social by the Sea is a proud collaboration from Durban based digital media companies - Socially Acceptable and Falconscove



Radio Al-Ansaar

• Radio Presenter - We Mean Business

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  Durban Area, South Africa We Mean Business is a business show dedicated to showcasing inspiring examples of entrepreneurs in South Africa and providing the latest information on trends and guidelines to kick off a startup business in the country.

• Radio Talk Show Host - Saturday Night Live

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Durban Area, South Africa Host of Saturday Night Live - a vibrant human interest, light-hearted, quirky talk show dealing with issues that affect the community; from relationships to how humans interact with each other, we take a look at the the things that make us smile or frown.



The Post Newspaper - Independent Newspapers

• Columnist

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

  Opinion pieces focused on social and human interest issues that affect the community and society at large. Writing published monthly.



Immedia

• Italy
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media and Content Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

  Umhlanga Ridge Social media strategy and management for business Content development Marketing and Communications



Myeni and Associates

• Mining Projects Consultant

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

  Gateway Executive Suites, Umhlanga, Durban Myeni and Associates is a private consultancy that is made up of four divisions: Mining projects, Business Linkage and Network Marketing and finally, New Projects I am a consultant in the Mining Projects Division and responsible for conceptualization of key ideas and devising a business model in the New Projects division. I also hold the position of PA to Head of the consultancy. Duties as a PA include: Management of the diary, representation at meetings, preparation of all… Show more Myeni and Associates is a private consultancy that is made up of four divisions: Mining projects, Business Linkage and Network Marketing and finally, New Projects I am a consultant in the Mining Projects Division and responsible for conceptualization of key ideas and devising a business model in the New Projects division. I also hold the position of PA to Head of the consultancy. Duties as a PA include: Management of the diary, representation at meetings, preparation of all written material on behalf of the consultancy Head and co-ordinating family and personal affairs. Show less



Fact International

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Journalist/Sub-Editor

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Overport, Durban Activities included writing, sub-editing and site management of the South African section for factjo.com. Administration of the Middle East Educational Tours.



Vikram Phadnis

• India
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Store Manager

  • Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga, Durban Duties included: a) Client consultation for creation of designer garments b) Stock-Take c) General management of store and stock



Newsclip Media Monitoring

• South Africa
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Scanner

  • Feb 2005 - Dec 2007

  Umhlanga,Durban Scanning print and broadcast media according to briefs required by clients.



Durban International Film Festival

• Venue Co-ordinator

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Cinema Nouveau - Gateway Theatre of Shopping Co-ordination of Durban International Film Festival activites at Cinema Nouveau - Gateway Theatre of Shopping - receiving of film reels and dvds to be shown at venue. sale and stock take of festival paraphanaelia. Management of three assistants Profiling directors and their films in the Festival's publication Reel Times



Artworks Communications

• Advertising Services

• Freelance editorial assistant

  • 2006 - 2006

  Assisted with: a) sourcing of photographs for Dennis Hurley Coffee Table book b) Editing on UKZN Development Foundation Annual Report c) Ad Hoc newsletter or report written content editing