Minenhle Gumede
Currently Unemployed
Johannesburg
Summary
Driven and adaptable Honors Law student with a robust academic foundation and hands-on professional experience in legal, creative, and digital environments. Exposure to vacation work and a year-long student life internship has enhanced practical understanding of the law while refining research, drafting, and client-focused skills. Experience as a professional model, paid content creator, and social media manager has cultivated strong communication abilities, commercial awareness, brand strategy insights, and professional discipline. A versatile, results-oriented mindset combined with the capacity to add value in fast-paced professional settings distinguishes me as an asset to any dynamic team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Commercial Model
Sync Model Management
02.2021 - Current
- Received praise from creative directors for exceptional communication skills during collaborations on conceptualizing shoots and presentations.
- Enhanced brand visibility for clients with engaging promotional photoshoots and product advertisements.
- Consistently met or exceeded client expectations by delivering high-quality work within project timelines and specifications.
Social Media Manager
Modish Boutique, Hair & Nails Salon
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
- Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
Well-being Student Life Intern
Kingsway Place Student Accommodation
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Legal Vacation Work
Sefume Attorneys Incorporated
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Gained exposure to legal research, drafting contracts, and case preparation.
- Assisted attorneys in legal documentation and case studies.
- Helped organize case files, maintain the accuracy of documents and assist in managing schedules and deadlines.
Education
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa11-2026
Skills
Proficient in legal writing
Contract drafting
Effective public speaking
Brand visibility optimization
Operational support coordination
Engagement techniques for diverse audiences
Accomplishments
- Part of the High School RCL Committee at 9th grade.
- Won a public Speaking Academic Award.
- Deputy Chairperson of my youth church congregation
- Prefect in my Matriculant year
- 1st position in Grade for History Prize in matriculant year
- 1st class position academic award
- full colours academic award in matriculant year
- Africa Week Cape Town Runway Show Model
- Brand Ambassador for Nutritional Performance Labs.
Additional Information
H: 179.83 cm | W: 71kg | BMI: 22
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Modish Boutique, Hair & Nails Salon
12.2025 - 02.2026
Well-being Student Life Intern
Kingsway Place Student Accommodation
09.2023 - 09.2024
Legal Vacation Work
Sefume Attorneys Incorporated
07.2022 - 07.2022
Commercial Model
Sync Model Management
02.2021 - Current
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
University of Johannesburg