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Lebohang Phanyeko

National Organizer
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven trade unionist with a proven track record in leading recruitment, organizing, and campaign strategies across diverse sectors. National organizer for Recruitment and Campaigns, successfully developed and executed strategic membership growth plans, led organizing drives, and mobilized workers around key labor issues. Designed and managed impactful public campaigns focused on workplace justice, labor law reforms, and policy advocacy. Skilled in training and mentoring organizers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building strategic alliances with community partners and media. Strong commitment to amplifying workers' voices, improving labor conditions, and delivering measurable outcomes through data-informed campaign monitoring and evaluation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work History

National Organiser

South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)
Gauteng
01.2018 - Current
  • Lead national recruitment strategies and organise member-driven campaigns.
  • Supervise provincial organisers, ensuring alignment with SAFTU's recruitment and campaign goals.
  • Coordinated organizers from various SAFTU affiliates to strengthen collective efforts and ensure a unified approach to worker mobilisation and representation.
  • Developed and managed public campaigns on key labour issues, including proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act, workplace rights, and social justice, ensuring broad awareness and stakeholder engagement.
  • Represent the federation at NEDLAC and national policy forums.
  • Coordinate education programmes, liaising with ETDP-SETA and unions.
  • Draft campaign budgets and manage resources, including quotations and logistics for May Day events.
  • Lead strategic initiatives such as CCMA dispute support, negotiation support, and inter-union solidarity.
  • Write reports and policy submissions, including for DoL funding proposals.
  • Act as Education Officer and HR liaison: manage interns, training, and administrative functions.
  • Maintained clear communication channels between all parties involved in the event planning process, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive event summaries to stakeholders to provide highlights and developments.
  • Leveraged social media tools effectively to create buzz around events, driving increased registrations and engagement.
  • Monitored event budgets closely, making adjustments as needed to avoid overspending.
  • Utilized social media platforms to promote events, significantly increasing online engagement.

Project Co-ordinator – Youth Environment Service

Delta Environmental Centre
Gauteng
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated accredited youth training and supervised beneficiaries in line with project MOAs.
  • Facilitated community service initiatives and coordinated exit opportunities.
  • Managed administrative tasks, reporting, and stakeholder meeting minutes.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
  • Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.

Environmental Education Assistant Officer (Learnership)

Johannesburg City Parks
Gauteng
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Facilitated school-based environmental education programmes.
  • Developed learning materials and led awareness-raising events (e.g., Arbour Day).
  • Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Prepared instructional materials, including visual aids and handouts, to support the delivery of lessons across various subjects.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Education

National Diploma - Environmental Education, Training & Development Practice

Delta Environmental Centre

N3 Certificate - Business & Administration

South West Gauteng College

Skills

  • Union Recruitment & Membership Growth

  • Strategic Campaign Planning & Execution

  • Labour Law & Collective Bargaining

  • Team Leadership & Organiser Mentorship

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Capacity Building & Education Coordination

  • Report Writing & Proposal Development

  • Public Speaking & Advocacy

  • Budget Management

  • Valid Drivers License, C1

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Mobilization

  • Resource coordination

References

  • Mr. Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary, SAFTU, 079 182 4170
  • Mr. Cedric Ragkanya, Director YES Project NW/GAUTENG, National Department of Environmental Affairs, 073 616 870

Timeline

National Organiser

South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)
01.2018 - Current

Project Co-ordinator – Youth Environment Service

Delta Environmental Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015

Environmental Education Assistant Officer (Learnership)

Johannesburg City Parks
01.2009 - 01.2010

N3 Certificate - Business & Administration

South West Gauteng College

National Diploma - Environmental Education, Training & Development Practice

Delta Environmental Centre

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