Maria Semetse
Communication Officer/ Content Creator
Bloemfontein
Summary
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Maria Semetse, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Job opportunity of Communications officer: Internal Communication position that your department offers.
I recently completed (2023) my Diploma in Public Relations at the IIE Rosebank College Bloemfontein campus. In addition, I have experience in working as a communication officer intern in communication unit in government, DESTEA being a host employer during my TIA(Agency) Internship programme.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team and further developing my skills.
Sincerely, Maria Semetse.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Officer Intern
TIA AGENCY
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Host employer: Free-State Dep. of Economic Development and Tourism (DETEA)
- Provide technical support to the Assistant Director Communication.
- Assist with conducting interviews of the MEC.
- Manage and arrange for media coverage for government programmes through advertisements, social media digital report and media releases.
- Scan daily and weekend newspapers for issues raised relating to the FSPG/Government in order to compile a media monitoring report for the MEC, EXCO and senior management of the Department.
- Plan, coordinate and give feedback on specific media programmes/events.
- Write articles and take photos during events for the Departmental Staff Newsletter. Gather information and develop promotional materials for different departmental events.
- Liaise with media and handle media enquiries and enhance department’s presence on social media.
- Branding for the government department.
- Assisting with the bookings for the traveling arrangements.
Brand Ambassador
IIE Rosebank College
01.2024 - 03.2024
- The brand ambassador is accountable for supporting the campus during the student registration cycle.
- Working closely to sales manager, student advisors and campus head.
- Set up and coordination of gazebos for distributions of marketing during mall activations.
- Receive and deal with prospective student enquiries and direct them to relevant department.
Education
Diploma - Public Relations
IIE Rosebank College
01.2023
Health Care Worker - undefined
Healthnicon Nursing College
01.2015
Grade 12 -
Academy of Excellence
01.2012
Advanced Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein, South Africa01-2026
Skills
Content Creator
References
- Lucas, Leloka, Sales Manager, lleloka@rosebankcollege.co.za, 072 017 8118, IIE Rosebank College Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein
- Festy, Mfazwe, Communications Assistant Director, nyamatef@destea.gov.za, 083 340 8502, 066 487 2795, DETEA
- Venda, Radio Station Manager, vendaboy@ymail.com, 067 6640 354, RadioBBT
Accomplishments
- Awarded a Certificate in the Government Communication Training in 2024
- Awarded a Certificate in the Personal Mastery by the National School of Government Training in 2024
- Awarded a Certificate for the best public relations 3A semester 1 top achiever in 2023.
- Awarded a Certificate for the Top Achiever for the class of 2023 in Diploma in Public Relations
- Awarded a Certificate for the best SRC/CLC Academics known as SRC academic portfolio holder for 2023.
Affiliations
- Herbal Life Nutrition – Supervisor.
- Christian Revival Church- Homecell Leader/ Coordinator.
- Student Representative Council for Academic Portfolio 2023.
Disclaimer
I Maria Boraki Semetse declare that the above-mentioned information is correct.
Timeline
Communication Officer Intern
TIA AGENCY
04.2024 - Current
Brand Ambassador
IIE Rosebank College
01.2024 - 03.2024
Health Care Worker - undefined
Healthnicon Nursing College
Diploma - Public Relations
IIE Rosebank College
Grade 12 -
Academy of Excellence
Advanced Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation
Central University of Technology
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