Amanda Lebohang Thobothobo
26 Mlenzana Crescent, Kuyasa, Colesberg
Summary
I’m an enthusiastic professional, best known for high productivity and efficient task completion. I specialise in media relations across various platforms and strategic communication planning. I excel in teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate complexities of public perceptions and messaging. I am committed to fostering positive relationships between organizations and their stakeholders through clear, effective communication strategies.
I am highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. and adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Zingairo Mining Plants and Projects
Hybrid
08.2021 - Current
- Manage the daily operations
- Prepare and submit invoices
- Brand manager
- Write and edit contract documents with appropriate grammar, spelling and syntax
- Organise logistics for external meetings, programs etc
- Coordinate responses to emergency situations
- Organise staff uniform and ensure we represent our brand
- Built collaborative working relationships within organization to achieve goals
- Evaluate and reviewed office procedures to improve efficiency
- Create itinerary for visiting potential investors
- Coordinate office events, meetings, and appointments
- Handle confidential information with discretion
- Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing for office equipment and supplies.
- Created detailed budget reports to track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Develop office organisational plan to create efficiency in repairs, research and development and inventory tracking.
- Prepare professional correspondence on behalf of company using appropriate formatting
- Keep paperwork updated with internal standards and legal requirements
- Develop operational guidelines to ensure consistency across departments
- Implement efficient filing systems for paper and electronic documents
Democracy Education Facilitator
Independent Electoral Commission
Colesberg
08.2023 - 04.2024
- To educate, raise awareness and inform communities on civic and democracy education as well as mobilize assigned communities to participate in all electoral activities and events towards the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.
- Plan weekly schedules on locations or organizations we need to target e.g schools, correctional services
- Register and assist community members on how to register to vote and all the activities that take place during voting day.
Copywriter
OM & Barker
Port Elizabeth
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Optimize company pages and client profiles within each platform to increase the visibility of their content
- Writing explicit and error-free content for a website that reflects the company's voice
- Proposing copy concepts in an engaging way for clients and carrying out projects once they are approved
- Interpreting creative direction and technical information and turning them into persuasive copy concepts
- Collaborating with PR and marketing departments to brainstorm and develop a variety of marketing materials
- Working with clients to edit and modify the copy to meet their content expectations
- Writing clear, compelling copy for various mediums (e.g Ads, blog posts, newsletters)
- Working with creative professionals to build marketing projects and campaigns
- Create month-to-month schedules
Education
Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management -
IQ Academy
East London 02-2025
BA - English Literature and Communication Science
Varsity College
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape09.2020
Higher Certicate - Business Management
CTI Education Group
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape04.2017
Skills
- Online content strategy and creation
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Administrative skills/ services
- Monitor social media platforms
- Draft radio scripts and press releases
- Draft/ plan monthly organisational calendar
- Data capturing
- Preparing monthly reports
- Strong research skills
- Creativity
- Collaborative spirit
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Administrative Support
- Compliance Monitoring
- Operations Management
- Business Administration
- Administrative Oversight
- Information Protection
- Event Coordination
- Scheduling Coordination
- Facility Management
- Record Keeping
- Travel Coordination
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Strategic Planning
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Proficient
C2
References
OM & Barker
Social Media Manager: Ms Belinda Woolmans
Cell: (+27) 72 989-1973
IEC
Local Electoral Project Officer: Mr Vuyo Tiki
Phone: 051 753 0004
Zingairo Mining Plants and Projects
Director: Mr Phumzile Martins
Cell:(+27) 73 588 1571
Timeline
Democracy Education Facilitator
Independent Electoral Commission
08.2023 - 04.2024
Office Manager
Zingairo Mining Plants and Projects
08.2021 - Current
Copywriter
OM & Barker
10.2019 - 09.2022
Certificate in Fundamentals of Project Management -
IQ Academy
BA - English Literature and Communication Science
Varsity College
Higher Certicate - Business Management
CTI Education Group