Mauritz Lombard
Pretoria
Summary
Strategic Communications Specialist with strong writing skills and an eye for detail. Extensive experience in crafting communication strategies across platforms and audiences. Passion for creating engaging content to elevate a brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist
Discovery Invest
06.2018 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented communication strategies that enhanced brand awareness and engagement among target audiences.
- Created terminology and communication frameworks for different brands to ensure consistency in tone, framing and messaging across all platforms.
- Crafted engaging content for all touchpoints, including direct communications, web copy, social media posts and digital platforms.
- Created communication strategies and content for CRM systems.
Language Practitioner
Discovery Marketing
Sandton
06.2012 - 05.2018
- Assisted with reviewing language across multiple platforms including client emails, web copy, and social media posts.
- Supported adherence to correct house style and tone of voice for all audiences and brands.
- Collaborated with various business stakeholders to develop new communications and marketing content.
- Conducted interviews with financial advisers to draft web articles and profiles.
Technical Writer
Business Connexion
09.2008 - 06.2012
- Created and maintained all training documentation, including training manuals, facilitator guides, and FAQs, for Q Data DynamiQue's various payroll system.
- Liaised with developers to ensure all content is correct and up to date.
- Supported training sessions by taking care of admin tasks such as booking training rooms, ordering meal vouchers etc.
Technical Writer
Mutual & Federal
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Developed, designed and produced all documentation for the new organisational operating system, including training manuals, facilitator guides, assessment guides and more.
- Took ownership of additional projects, such as document creation for a separate operating system for financial advisers.
Education
BComm - Marketing Management
University of Pretoria
Pretoria01-2004
Skills
- Content strategy
- Brand messaging
- Digital communication
- Audience engagement
- Copywriting
- SEO optimisation
- Social media content creation
- Technical documentation
- Terminology development
Languages
English
Afrikaans
References
- Adele Benecke, Discovery Invest, 0724549448
- Chalize Moran, Discovery Health, 0828739564
- Ahmed Ismail, Business Connexion, 0721470631
Timeline
Communications Specialist
Discovery Invest
06.2018 - 10.2025
Language Practitioner
Discovery Marketing
06.2012 - 05.2018
Technical Writer
Business Connexion
09.2008 - 06.2012
Technical Writer
Mutual & Federal
08.2007 - 09.2008
BComm - Marketing Management
University of Pretoria