Community engagement and development
Aphiwe Boyce
Communication Officer
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal skills combined with talent for crafting engaging narratives, adaptable to fast-paced environment. Brings ability to quickly learn industry-specific knowledge and employ strategic communication techniques. Ready to use and develop writing and media relations skills in Media and Communications role.
Knowledgeable in Media and Communication with solid background in creating and executing effective communication strategies. Developed impactful campaigns and streamlined internal communication processes. Demonstrated ability to manage media relations and digital content creation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Communication Officer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
09.2019 - Current
- Writing and editing content for publication
- Press releases
- Feature articles and social media channels
- Liaising/networking with faculty and key support unit staff
- Developing news material for the e-bulletin
- Information management
- Contribute to departmental projects
- Created and executed targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organisation and initiatives.
- Prepared or edited organisational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Managed social media platforms, increasing engagement and fostering positive online presence.
Area Based Management and Place Making Coordinator
Johannesburg Development Agency
Johannesburg
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Events management, Media updates
- Maintenance of City of Johannesburg Region E facilities daily presence on Social Media sites and online
- Facilities booking system part Joint Operations Committee for the City of Joburg
- Freelancer media and communications: Numerous clients including LeMbiga Communications
- Big Media and Brand South Africa
Content Producer
Drum Magazine
Johannesburg
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Social Media updates and to maintain daily presence on social media sites and online
- Maintain daily presence on social media sites and online forums
- Coming up with the story ideas
- Sourcing stories
- Copy writing and proof reading the stories on various issues from crime to environmental issues
- Conducted thorough research to provide accurate and up-to-date information in all published materials.
- Identified gaps in existing content offerings, proposing new topics to address audience needs and interests.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Joburg Metro Reporter
Caxton Community Newspapers
Johannesburg
09.2012 - 04.2016
- Website updates and to maintain daily presence on social media sites and online
- Maintain daily presence on social media sites and online forums
- Page layout
- Coming up with the story ideas
- Sourcing stories, copy writing and proof reading the stories on various issues from crime to environmental issues
- Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
- Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
- Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships, resulting in exclusive interviews and scoops.
- Developed series of investigative reports that brought attention to underreported issues.
- Conducted in-depth research for articles, ensuring accuracy and credibility in reporting.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Researched and analysed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Content Reviewer/Journalist
Cape Town TV
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Social Media updates and to maintain daily presence on social media sites and online
- Maintain daily presence on social media sites and online forums
- Coming up with the story ideas
- Sourcing stories, copy writing and proof reading the stories on various issues from crime to environmental issues
- Established strong relationships with cross-functional teams, collaborating on projects to improve content visibility, accessibility, and discoverability across platforms.
- Managed workload effectively through proper organisation of assignments according to priority, deadline or complexity.
- Promoted brand consistency across all reviewed materials by ensuring adherence to established style guides and tone requirements.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Part of a team that developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Developed strong relationships with sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Improved learning with hands-on mentorship for junior reporters, guiding them through complexities of journalism.
- Reported from field locations and wrote and shot stories under tight deadlines.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Reporter (Cape Community Newspapers)
Independent Newspapers (Cape)
Cape Town
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Coming up with the story ideas, sourcing stories, copy writing and proof reading the stories on various issues from crime to environmental issues
Administration Clerk
City of Cape Town
05.2005 - 07.2008
- Administration duties
- Filing, messenger
- Archives management
Education
Matric -
Nozuko Senior Secondary School
Mthatha 01.1993 - 01.1996
Advanced Diploma - Journalism
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2021 - 12.2021
National Diploma - Journalism
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 02.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Social Science - Communication
University of Fort Hare
Alice 02.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Crisis management
Content development
Internal and external communications
Speech writing
Brand messaging
Stakeholder engagement
Strategic communication
Media relations
Press release writing
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/13/78
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8/EB
State Of Health
Excellent
Affiliations
Marketing, Advancement and
Communication in Education
Interests
Playing and watching soccer and hockey, hiking
On weekends I play soccer and hockey and later on watch soccer either in stadium or TV. Some weekends I go hiking with my group, Boxfree Hiking Society CT.
Referrences
1 Mathawe Matsapola
Life Coach
Cell: 072-100-8930
Tel: 011-713-9174
E-mail: eaglet.matsapola@gmail.com or
hello@soaringeagletcreations.co.za
2 Pumeza Ceza
Owner: Le Mbinga Communications
Cell: 083-460-6299
E-mail: info@le-mbinga.co.za
3 Megan Tyack
Group Editor:
Caxton Newspapers
Cell: 082-9738-842
Tell: 011-889-0812/087858108
Email: megan@firewater.net
Timeline
Advanced Diploma - Journalism
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2021 - 12.2021
Communication Officer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
09.2019 - Current
Area Based Management and Place Making Coordinator
Johannesburg Development Agency
05.2019 - 08.2019
Content Producer
Drum Magazine
05.2016 - 03.2019
Joburg Metro Reporter
Caxton Community Newspapers
09.2012 - 04.2016
Content Reviewer/Journalist
Cape Town TV
09.2010 - 08.2012
Reporter (Cape Community Newspapers)
Independent Newspapers (Cape)
08.2008 - 12.2009
Administration Clerk
City of Cape Town
05.2005 - 07.2008
National Diploma - Journalism
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Social Science - Communication
University of Fort Hare
02.1998 - 05.2002
Matric -
Nozuko Senior Secondary School
01.1993 - 01.1996