NKOSINGIPHILE MAHLANGU
Randburg
Summary
Innovative communicator with exceptional communication and project management skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organisational growth
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
04.2024 - Current
- Autonomously engages media and press officers/coordinators in West Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Geneva, and New York among others
- Creates innovating creative and integrated approaches through media pitches, digital marketing approaches, and public engagements
- Copyedit and proofread campaigns and press releases before dispersal.
- Manage and monitor campaign strategies and provide advice and support to the Association department on outreach activities
- Strengthen media relations, securing valuable coverage in industry publications.
Digital Content Specialist
SABC Channel Africa
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Increased user engagement for various social media platforms through the creation of compelling content across all SABC digital media platforms
- Cultivated and maintained relations with key public and private stakeholders to increase outreach and connect with new audiences
- Monitored and evaluated media trends, and implemented strategies to address them
- Advised senior management on communication risks and opportunities, influencing strategic decisions.
- Utilised analytics tools to monitor performance metrics and refine content strategies accordingly, ensuring continuous improvement in online engagement levels.
Project Coordinator
SABC Special Projects
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with inter-departmental teams to formulate the SABC’s global communications strategy
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritising needs and delegating assignments.
- Provided communication support to the corporate communications team
- Developed an excellent relationship with regional media counterparts
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Education
BA with Joint Honours - Development Studies and International Relations
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2021
BA - International Relations and Political Sciences
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2020
ND - Criminal Justice and Forensics Investigations
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2012
Skills
- Determined work ethic, detail-oriented, and dedicated to excellence
- Strong writing and editing skills in English
- Sound understanding of various multimedia platforms
- Organisational skills
- Digital communications
- Project management
- Attention to detail
References
- Angela, Makamure, Regional Communications Manager, angela.makamure@joburg.msf.org, (+27)114034440, (+27)849777553, Doctors Without Borders
- Ekeminiabisi, Eyita-Okon, Mentor, eyita.ini@gmail.com, (+27)782048548, Witwatersrand University
Timeline
Communications Specialist
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
04.2024 - Current
Digital Content Specialist
SABC Channel Africa
01.2015 - 03.2021
Project Coordinator
SABC Special Projects
01.2009 - 01.2015
BA with Joint Honours - Development Studies and International Relations
University of The Witwatersrand
BA - International Relations and Political Sciences
University of The Witwatersrand
ND - Criminal Justice and Forensics Investigations
University of Johannesburg
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