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Medupe Robin Simasiku

Deputy Director: Corporate Communication
Pretoria

Summary

Experienced in managing various initiatives and programs, excels in promoting organizations through effective internal and external communication strategies. Background in project design, outreach initiatives, and public awareness campaigns with a proven track record of enhancing connections for progress. Previous roles as a Regional Communication Manager for the National Prosecuting Authority and an Extension Practitioner have equipped with skills to collaborate with stakeholders and media outlets to showcase impactful campaigns and projects. Expertise lies in developing communication policies, operational plans, and stakeholder maps to advance patient care quality and safety within the healthcare sector.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy Director: Communication

Office of Health Standards Compliance
05.2014 - Current
  • Company Overview: A National Department of Health entity whose job is to protect and advance patient care quality and safety by ensuring that medical institutions follow recognised standards and guidelines.
  • Develop the sectional budget for communications and stakeholder relations.
  • Management and implementation of the OHSC communication strategy, branding and implementation plans and arrangements.
  • Contribute to the overall development of all communications strategies/policies/standard operating procedures programmes.
  • Manage the implementation and management of stakeholder engagement.
  • Facilitate the process of coordination of relevant activities with other regulatory bodies and professional associations.
  • Develop and manage communication and stakeholder database.
  • Manage the planning, editing, and writing of content for various internal communications mediums, such as a staff intranet, newsletter, and regular CEO email bulletin, including the layout of the content on official documents.
  • Manage internal and external OHSC events.
  • Keep internal clients abreast of organisational information through an internal communication platform and ensure all messages are consistent across all mediums and for different Units in the organisation.
  • Ensure that the role of OHSC is effectively promoted and communicated within the stakeholder community.
  • Manage internal and external communications for the OHSC.
  • Develop responses and reports to the parliamentary and portfolio committee queries.
  • Monitor and manage the public image of the OHSC by identifying and managing issues to be addressed in the media, including inaccurate reporting, reputational threats, negative articles, etc.
  • Write and issue media statements as of and when necessary.
  • Manage media relations and organisational social media.
  • A National Department of Health entity whose job is to protect and advance patient care quality and safety by ensuring that medical institutions follow recognised standards and guidelines.

Regional Manager

National Prosecuting Authority - South Africa
05.2008 - 04.2014
  • Manage the profile of the NPA in the region and communicate about cases/outcomes whilst reinforcing the understanding of the role of the prosecution in the Criminal Justice System (CJS).
  • Write and Issue media statements.
  • I was a spokesperson for the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Province.
  • Write articles for a local newsletter, community print and electronic media.
  • Identify and manage issues to be addressed in the media, including inaccurate reporting, reputational threats, negative articles, etc.
  • Manage the internal and external communication programme comprising Gauteng North, Limpopo, North-West and Mpumalanga.
  • Identify and manage community outreach opportunities in the region and participate in existing relevant community structures to raise awareness of the programmes of the JCPS / NPA through public education.
  • Coordinate and manage events and exhibitions in the region. Identify relevant regional stakeholders critical for NPA service delivery and forge good working relationships.

Workplace HIV and AIDS Peer-Educator

NWPG – Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
06.2004 - 06.2008
  • Train and Educate peers in the workplace in a structured manner about HIV and AIDS.
  • Be a role model of healthy behaviour.
  • Recognise people needing additional help and refer them for further employee assistance.
  • Advocate for resources and services for peers about HIV and AIDS.
  • Analysis and management of risk in the workplace.
  • Carry out other peer education programmes. Workplace condom distribution.
  • To encourage participation in all facets of the program amongst colleagues (particularly the Awareness, Counselling and Testing Programme).
  • To facilitate video screenings and discussions around issues raised.
  • To develop the material used for their information sessions to plan and evaluate all information sessions.

Senior Extension Practitioner

NWPG: Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
02.2000 - 04.2008
  • Implementation of integrated and strategic development with the participation and involvement of other government and non-governmental role players.
  • Development and facilitation of skills, knowledge and technology transfer on aspects covering community development management towards sustainable growth.
  • Provide essential assistance and linkages with various stakeholders about community development where necessary.
  • Carrying out, liaising, and implementing various government programmes projected to advance the lives of the community.
  • Provide particular attention to women, youth, and the disabled by expanding and accelerating access to economic opportunities, including skills development and finance, through re-skilling for jobs.
  • Enhance communication channels with communities, farmer organisations, mentors, and advisors.
  • Provide and facilitate advice on skills development.
  • Strengthen institutional arrangements (partnerships, restructuring, corporatisation, funding, establishing new entities/ties) to ensure the effective delivery of services.

Acting District Information Officer

NWPG – Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Management of the district information library and oversight of general data gathering, storage, distribution, and reporting.
  • Production of brochures, information leaflets, reports and pamphlets to inform and educate communities.
  • Liaise with the main information office for publications, videos, and relevant information magazines towards attaining government order.
  • Communicate through workshops and manuals research information as and when it arrives from various research institutions.
  • A liaison between officers and visiting stakeholder research specialists.
  • To provide technical assistance and advisory services to farmers and rural communities.
  • To promote sustainable farming practices and work with farmers to implement sustainable farming methods.
  • Organize workshops and training programs for farmers and rural communities to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their agricultural practices.
  • Build relationships with farmers, agricultural organisations, government agencies, and other agriculture and rural development stakeholders.
  • To help people to express and communicate their problems and needs as they perceive them.

Extension Practitioner

NWPG: Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
02.1997 - 04.2000
  • Enable communities in identifying and prioritising their needs and transferring them into action programmes.
  • Develop and provide training to develop the knowledge and skills to encourage self-reliance through conceptualisation, technical support, and information.
  • Conduct, facilitate and liaise with development stakeholders to build local institutions and general community-based groups and organisations.
  • Promote the involvement of women, youth, and the disabled in development.
  • Sought and facilitated partnerships with other service providers and stakeholders to maximise service delivery.
  • Give talks, guidance and demonstrations on the latest technologies related to community development and agriculture.
  • Hold and attend seminars and work with other experts in communities to learn more or even develop new methods to advance productivity.
  • Act as a liaison between communities, non-governmental organisations, local government, and the provincial government.

Extension Practitioner

Bophuthatswana Agricultural Development Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Conducted needs analysis jointly with the critical community participants for real and perceived needs and gave technical advice to farming communities utilising individual and group contact sessions.
  • Provided development advice to community projects (comprising mainly of women and youth).
  • Developed training programmes and reviewed them for implementation.
  • Development of programme based upon local felt needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) - Communication

North-West University – Mahikeng Campus

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication

North-West University - Mahikeng Campus

Diploma in Agriculture - Agriculture

Taung College of Agriculture

Matric (Standard 10) - undefined

Kgomotso High School

Skills

Organizational development

Management Roles

  • Deputy Director: Communication (L12), Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), 05/01/14, Present, PRETORIA
  • Regional Manager, National Prosecuting Authority - South Africa, 05/01/08, 04/30/14, PRETORIA, GAUTENG, Bloemfontein, FREE STATE
  • Deputy Chairperson, District Agricultural Extension Forum, 01/01/02, 12/31/05, MAHIKENG
  • Community (Rural) Development Manager (Acting), Agricultural Development Corporation (AGRICOR), 09/01/96, 01/31/97, MOOIFONTEIN, MAHIKENG

In Service Training

  • Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme, 2021, Flexible, National School of Government
  • Introduction to Project Management, 2000, One Week, National School of Government
  • Media Training, 2008, One Week, The Communication Academy
  • Project Management (Theory and Practice), 2004, Three Weeks, North-West University (Mafikeng)
  • Extension Officers' Exchange Programme, 2007, Two Weeks, Kenya Ministry of Agriculture
  • Media Training, 2012, One week, Inst. For Advancement of Journalism

Personal Information

ID Number: 701109 5888 087

Timeline

Deputy Director: Communication

Office of Health Standards Compliance
05.2014 - Current

Regional Manager

National Prosecuting Authority - South Africa
05.2008 - 04.2014

Workplace HIV and AIDS Peer-Educator

NWPG – Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
06.2004 - 06.2008

Senior Extension Practitioner

NWPG: Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
02.2000 - 04.2008

Acting District Information Officer

NWPG – Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
01.2000 - 12.2003

Extension Practitioner

NWPG: Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
02.1997 - 04.2000

Extension Practitioner

Bophuthatswana Agricultural Development Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication

North-West University - Mahikeng Campus

Diploma in Agriculture - Agriculture

Taung College of Agriculture

Matric (Standard 10) - undefined

Kgomotso High School

Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) - Communication

North-West University – Mahikeng Campus

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