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Nhlanhla Alex Mthiyane

Media And Broadcasting
Durban

Summary

Developed leadership and strategic planning skills in high-level organizational environment. Proven ability to oversee complex projects and drive initiatives to successful completion. Looking to transition into new role leveraging these transferrable skills to achieve meaningful impact.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Chairperson Lutheran Church Council

ELCSA Durban Parish
01.2024 - Current
  • Regular fundraising initiatives for the church community and the community it serves.
  • Mentored executive team members to strengthen stakeholder and leadership skills and improve decision-making processes.
  • Reviewed plans and budgets regularly to ensure financial stability of the church while making necessary a
  • Improved stakeholder relations by proactively engaging with community leaders, partners, and donors.
  • Established strong working relationships with government officials and other organizations to support advocacy efforts.

Head of the Programming Department

Gagasi FM
01.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new industry situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing content and talent support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Featured Columnist

Independent Media, Isolezwe
08.2001 - 12.2019
  • Established credibility by conducting thorough research and interviews for accurate information in published works.
  • Diversified content offerings by pitching innovative ideas that catered to IsiZulu and KZN lifestyle trends or audience interests within niche areas.
  • Cultivated a strong personal brand as a columnist that led to increased recognition among peers and invitations to guest-write for other publications.
  • Boosted overall publication''s credibility by maintaining high standards in writing, research, and presentation across all featured columns.
  • Ensured compliance with journalistic ethics by fact-checking information, giving fair representation to all perspectives, and avoiding conflicts of interest.
  • Consistently received positive feedback from both readers and editors for insightful and thought-provoking columns.
  • Maximized reader interest by creating visually appealing layouts using relevant images or multimedia elements within articles.

News Manager & Publicity Officer

Gagasi FM
01.2006 - 12.2012
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth and setting up the station's newsroom from scratch.
  • Maintained high ethical standards within the newsroom by reinforcing adherence to journalistic principles and integrity guidelines among team members.
  • Established partnerships with other media organizations to exchange content and broaden audience reach.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration by creating open lines of communication between various teams within the organization.
  • Coordinated special projects and event coverage, successfully managing logistics and resources to meet tight deadlines.
  • Enhanced newsroom efficiency by streamlining editorial processes and implementing new digital tools.
  • Contributed to the development of online video content, increasing audience engagement and driving additional revenue streams.

Deputy Director: Communications

Ministry of Finance and Ecconomic Development
06.2004 - 02.2006
  • Ensured communication regulatory compliance across all units within the departments through diligent monitoring of policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
  • Collaborated with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of provincial government communication and organizational activities.
  • Developed strategic plans to achieve maximum publicity and media liaison goals by ensuring alignment with ministerial mission and vision.
  • Increased overall efficiency by identifying media opportunities to improve and implement necessary interventions.

Lecturer

Icesa College
01.2002 - 12.2004
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Created and designed assignments, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues and the media industry, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Oriented first year students on academic portfolio and broadened their understanding of communication and media studies.
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.

Breakfast Host

Ukhozi FM
01.2002 - 04.2004
  • At the time where there were no producers for shows, I identified a team from the newsroom to support with production thus setting a benchmark future investment in this field.
  • The Vuka Breakfast show was the revolution of Ukhozi with contemporary elements to make the station appeal to all diverse audiences which marked the trajectory fo the show and the station at large.
  • Balanced entertainment value with timely information delivery for an engaging yet informative radio experience.
  • Developed on-air persona that resonated with target demographic, leading to a loyal fan base and positive reviews.
  • Demonstrated versatility as a show host by excelling in various formats, including talk shows, game shows, and panel discussions.
  • Developed rapport with co-hosts, creating a dynamic on-air chemistry that appealed to viewers.
  • Contributed creative ideas for new show concepts, resulting in the launch of a rival station with similar elements.

TV Host

SABC News
01.1999 - 10.2000
  • Delivered powerful interviews that captured viewer attention from the start of each episode KZN 2 Nite.
  • Embraced opportunities for personal growth within the industry, attending workshops and conferences to benchmark with the best expand subject matter expertise in news presentation.
  • Navigated challenging interview situations tactfully while maintaining control over the conversation flow and direction.
  • Facilitated engaging panel discussions featuring diverse viewpoints from expert contributors across various industries.
  • Demonstrated versatility as a host by successfully covering diverse subject matter ranging from entertainment news to political commentary.
  • Resident KZN correspondent for SABC 2's flagship show Morning Live

Content Producer and Current Affairs Presenter

SABC Radio News
06.1998 - 04.1999

- Adhering to the SABC code of ethics in producing interviews

- Identifying relevant and top news stories for interviews on all SABC current affair shows

- Maintaining a professional and cordial relations with newsmakers, analysts and government officials

- Standin and anchor programmes in the absence of the main anchors.

- Plan and translate content to be relevant to all identified audiences across stations.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Management Development Programme (incomplete)

Wits University
Johannesburg
01-2020

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism And Media Studies

Durban University of Technology
Durban South Africa
06-2005

National Diploma - Journalism

Durban University of Technology
Durban KZN
06-1998

Skills

Results-Driven Leadership

Program Development

Encouragement Strategies

Responsible Professional Conduct

Accomplishments

Multi-Award winning Broadcaster:

- Best Current Affairs Anchor Commercial Radio

- Best Lifestyle Programme Commercial Radio

- Best Producer Night time programe Commercial Radio (team mate)

- Best Producer - Breakfast Programme Commercial/Public Service (team mate)

Timeline

Deputy Chairperson Lutheran Church Council

ELCSA Durban Parish
01.2024 - Current

Head of the Programming Department

Gagasi FM
01.2020 - Current

News Manager & Publicity Officer

Gagasi FM
01.2006 - 12.2012

Deputy Director: Communications

Ministry of Finance and Ecconomic Development
06.2004 - 02.2006

Lecturer

Icesa College
01.2002 - 12.2004

Breakfast Host

Ukhozi FM
01.2002 - 04.2004

Featured Columnist

Independent Media, Isolezwe
08.2001 - 12.2019

TV Host

SABC News
01.1999 - 10.2000

Content Producer and Current Affairs Presenter

SABC Radio News
06.1998 - 04.1999

Post-Degree Certificate - Management Development Programme (incomplete)

Wits University

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism And Media Studies

Durban University of Technology

National Diploma - Journalism

Durban University of Technology
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