Lesego Kobuwe
956 Kadima Street,Mogale City
Summary
I am a dynamic and motivated young leader with over 5 years of experience excelling in various roles within the youth development space. As a partnership and communications officer, I spearheaded initiatives that resulted in the establishment of numerous impactful partnerships, driving program success and community engagement. Additionally, my experience as a business management tutor, program coordinator, facilitator, and curriculum developer has equipped me with a comprehensive skill set in planning, organizing, and implementing innovative initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnerships, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator
YMCA South Africa
Johannesburg
01.2025 - Current
- As the Partnerships, Advocacy, and Communications Coordinator for YMCA South Africa, my role involves developing and implementing strategies to build impactful partnerships, drive advocacy initiatives, and enhance organizational visibility
- My role also includes identifying and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across government, corporate, and civil society sectors to align with the organization's mission
- Additionally, I oversee the creation of compelling communication materials, manage media relations, and coordinate social media efforts to drive awareness and engagement
Facilitator
Engage for All NPC
Johannesburg
06.2019 - Current
- Facilitator for a youth program called my.voice as part of the Engage for All NPC initiative which offers youth in high schools the knowledge, skills and platforms to ENGAGE, SPEAK and LEAD in our democratic society
- 5 years experience as a Senior Facilitator on different topics including but not limited to civic engagement, democracy, governance, communication, conflict management, voter education, life skills, 21st century skills, and community mapping
Partnership and Business Development Officer
Engage For All NPC
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Development of current and new marketing materials and development and implementation of fundraising and partnership strategies
- Development of organizational strategy
- Income-generating service targets are developed and reached annually
- Development and maintenance of national and international partnerships
- Market research to identify new business opportunities
- Social Media and Content Management
- Curriculum Development and Design
Business Development Officer
enke: Make Your Mark
Johannesburg
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Identified and consulted with potential organizations and business opportunities leading to income generation
- Collaborated to draw up grant and funding proposals, reports, action plans and concept notes
- Evaluated the business strengths, and weaknesses and developed high-impact strategies for fundraising and development
- Worked with executives to implement marketing strategies and new opportunities and also engaged in stewardship
Educational Officer/Curriculum Developer
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation
Johannesburg
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and Facilitated diverse curriculum modules on different topics to enrich the learning experience
- Helped to maintain over 15 youth clubs across Gauteng
- Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems
- Collaborated on projects with different organizations with tact and a strong attention to detail
- Maintained meticulous logs and records of activities
- Proactively engaged with different stakeholders at all levels
Business Management Tutor
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
Johannesburg
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Facilitated engagement in class tutorials with prescribed course material while nurturing students' learning experiences and fostering an engaging, productive, and enjoyable learning atmosphere
Student Assistant/Program Coordinator
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
Johannesburg
02.2019 - 12.2019
- As a student assistant/ program coordinator for the IIEMSA LEAD (Leading Entrepreneurs for African Development) program, I had the responsibility of working in partnership with the International Youth Foundation to identify support, and train young social entrepreneurs across South Africa
Program Coordinator (IIE MSA Saturday School)
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
Johannesburg
02.2018 - 11.2019
- My Role included communicating with the partners whose learners attended the Saturday program
- I had the responsibility of recruiting, training and leading volunteers while also creating course material for +- 90 learners
- My role also included working with the Community Engagement Team by running events, fundraising, monitoring and evaluation and also looking into logistics for programs and the events we have on Campus
Student Assistant/Representative
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
Johannesburg
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Worked as a Student Assistant and Student representative for the Sales and Marketing Department
- My roles included showing potential students and their parents around the campus, hosting student events, capturing information of potential students, and being a brand ambassador on campus
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) -
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg01.2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership -
IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
Johannesburg04.2021
Bachelor of Social Science - Specialization in Psychology and Management
IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
Johannesburg11.2018
Matric National Certificate -
Krugersdorp High School
Johannesburg12.2015
Skills
- Adaptability
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership Skills
- Innovative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Computer Skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 21/06/1997
- Nationality: South African
Languages
Setswana
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
B1
IsiZulu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Sepedi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Accomplishments
- Global Entrepreneurship Summer School 2018 Participant, Cape Town, The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School (GESS) is a program of the Social Entrepreneurship Academia organized in cooperation with seven leading university-based entrepreneurship centers in Munich, Shanghai, Mexico, and South Africa. The program is an opportunity for selected young people to develop entrepreneurial solutions that meet the world's biggest challenges.
- Monash South Africa Top Achiever Awards, Johannesburg, Rewarded with the 2018 excellence award for community engagement for the volunteer and entrepreneurship work that I had done that could be recognized nationally and internationally.
- 2019 Certificate of Completion and Competence with distinction as a Business Management Tutor
- Youth Advocacy Festival, 09/01/22, 02/28/23, Planned and Implemented a Youth Advocacy Festival over 2 days in partnership with the University of Pretoria with over 800 young people from 3 different provinces and over 21 civil society organizations participating in the 2-day event.
- Intergenerational Dialogue, Johannesburg, 09/01/24, 12/31/25, The Intergenerational Dialogue, a dynamic event co-hosted by YMCA South Africa, UN Foundation, Engage South Africa, and the Lead Like Mandela Institute at the African Leadership Academy. With over 150 attendees, the event fostered intergenerational collaboration, addressing social justice issues and contributing insights to the UN 2100 Roadmap and Pact for the Future - I had the privilege of being one of the projects leads.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Partnerships, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator
YMCA South Africa
01.2025 - Current
Partnership and Business Development Officer
Engage For All NPC
01.2022 - 12.2024
Business Development Officer
enke: Make Your Mark
05.2021 - 12.2021
Educational Officer/Curriculum Developer
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation
09.2020 - 04.2021
Facilitator
Engage for All NPC
06.2019 - Current
Business Management Tutor
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
06.2019 - 11.2020
Student Assistant/Program Coordinator
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
02.2019 - 12.2019
Program Coordinator (IIE MSA Saturday School)
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
02.2018 - 11.2019
Student Assistant/Representative
IIE MSA (Monash South Africa)
03.2016 - 11.2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) -
University of the Witwatersrand
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership -
IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
Bachelor of Social Science - Specialization in Psychology and Management
IIEMSA (Monash South Africa)
Matric National Certificate -
Krugersdorp High School
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