Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Vodacom Women’s Forum Network
References
Timeline
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Buhle Sibeko

Johannesburg

Summary

Versatile specialist with results-driven and focused approach to completing work. Skilled leader, planner, and problem-solver with several years of experience in content marketing and management. Known for excellent attention to detail, and great customer focus.

Skilled in content creation on and offline with great expertise in performance marketing and marketing technology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Retail Senior Specialist

Vodacom
Johannesburg
03.2022 - Current
  • Deliver in-depth, interactive digital content for all omnichannel stores.
  • Implement creative strategies that inform how content is delivered, presented, and reported on all omnichannel platforms.
  • Manage the creative agency and write creative briefs on new opportunities for the Vodacom product or service to be presented to customers using the digital catalog and omnichannel platforms.
  • Experienced with content management systems.
  • Responsible for all performance marketing metrics.
  • Coach, mentor, and manage an individual who reports directly to me.

Collaborate with the insights, segment and brand team.

Project Management Consultant

Self employed
Johannesburg
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Launched an on-demand store, as well as a content production company. I consulted for small to medium-sized companies.
  • Managed the social media page for a pay tv operator.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales.

Digital Account Manager

Nike
Johannesburg
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Analyzed user data from various platforms to inform decisions regarding targeting strategies and creative assets.
  • Conducted research to determine ideal markets for products.
  • Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies to increase sales and engagement.
  • Grew e-commerce revenue.
  • Worked on the website revamp for the brand.

DStv Media Sales Project Manager

DStv media sales
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Created innovative ways in which sponsorship brands could benefit from series and reality shows.
  • Working in markets such as Nigeria and Kenya.
  • Was responsible for growing the digital sponsorship revenue.
  • Managed influencer campaigns for all Multichoice channels.

Digital Implementation Executive

DStv media sales
Johannesburg
07.2016 - 12.2018
  • Conceptualized creative ways to showcase brand sponsorship on the website and social media platforms.
  • Negotiated deals that garner a return on investment for DStv channels.
  • Implemented unique methods and methodologies, which helped with reporting.

Digital Social Media Coordinator

Multichoice Africa
Johannesburg
06.2012 - 06.2016
  • Created social media marketing strategies and oversaw management of accounts.
  • Created social media strategies to increase sales and brand awareness across multiple platforms.
  • Led social media training sessions for staff to enhance their understanding of best practices and brand voice consistency.
  • Collaborated with public figures, companies and press to boost and enhance brand on social media.
  • Stayed abreast of changes in social media policies, tools, and algorithms to adapt strategies accordingly.
  • Worked across the African continent, implementing, collaborating, and developing social media content that was relevant for the market.

Education

Honours - Brand Leadership

Vega School of Branding
Johannesburg
03-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
03-2011

Skills

  • Innovation management
  • Brand building
  • Content creation
  • Digital marketing and media
  • Social media and influencer marketing
  • Data analysis and performance marketing

Languages

English
First Language
Zulu
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Project management
  • Digital Marke

Accomplishments

  • Vodacom impact award

Vodacom Women’s Forum Network

  • I am part of the Vodacom’s Women Network, and my role is the event coordinator. 
  • This network assists the women of Vodacom with various workplaces needs such as career growth, mentorship opportunities as well as how the organization can better service the women of Vodacom. 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Digital Retail Senior Specialist

Vodacom
03.2022 - Current

Project Management Consultant

Self employed
05.2021 - 11.2021

Digital Account Manager

Nike
06.2019 - 03.2021

DStv Media Sales Project Manager

DStv media sales
01.2019 - 05.2019

Digital Implementation Executive

DStv media sales
07.2016 - 12.2018

Digital Social Media Coordinator

Multichoice Africa
06.2012 - 06.2016

Honours - Brand Leadership

Vega School of Branding

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Johannesburg
Buhle Sibeko