Nolihle Gulwa
Communications And Marketing Specialist
Kibler Park,Johannesburg South
Summary
Business Development and Stakeholder Manager coordinating sales outreach, proposal writing, and stakeholder engagement across digital, event, and email channels. Supports client growth by pitching to 50+ prospects per week, preparing 20+ tender submissions per month, and managing website and e-Campus queries while coordinating 2+ events per month alongside project and event coordination. Strengthens business visibility through social media management, research, and performance reporting.
Overview
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Work History
Business Development and Stakeholder Manager
PurpleGrowth Consulting Training and Executive Coaching
07.2017 - Current
- Handle 10-20 client queries weekly through the company website and e-Campus channels to support timely responses.
- Manage 5-10 social media posts weekly across Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp to keep PurpleGrowth visible.
- Support strategic facilitation sessions by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and keeping discussions on track.
- Coordinate projects from planning through delivery, aligning internal teams and tracking deadlines across competing priorities.
- Drive business development through emailing, cold calling, and presentations to convert prospects into conversations.
- Build relationships at networking events to introduce PurpleGrowth to other businesses and create new partnership opportunities.
- Prepare proposals, tender documents, research briefs, and performance reports to support current and prospective clients.
DSIDE CSIR Vacation Student
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Supported 5-10 stakeholder outreach activities weekly to help market DSIDE projects to potential investors.
- Edited and maintained 5-10 project profiles monthly for the DSIDE 2016/2017 program.
- Wrote and edited project profiles for DSIDE program initiatives, translating technical information into clear, polished copy.
- Presented project details in simple English for non-technical audiences, improving accessibility across the program.
- Marketed projects to potential investors and strengthened messaging around the program's value proposition.
Communications Intern
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Handled 5-10 employee queries daily through bulk email and website responses during issue and crisis communication.
- Managed 10-20 intranet and newsletter updates weekly across Newsflash, newsletters, and departmental web content.
- Wrote and proofread departmental articles for Newsflash, newsletters, the intranet, and the website.
- Photographed events, archived images on the shared drive, and sent statements and pictures to journalists.
- Supported administrative tasks, monthly and quarterly reporting, stakeholder liaison, and project progress tracking.
Education
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Journalism
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
East London05-2018
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies - Journalism and Media Studies
Damelin Pty Ltd
Johannesburg02-2014
Skills
- English
- Xhosa
- Zulu
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client communication
- Business development
- Account management
- Proposal writing
- Partnership development
- Event coordination
- CRM systems
- Sales pipeline management
- Customer retention strategy
- Key account planning
- Communications strategy
- Media relations
- Corporate communications
- Stakeholder mapping
- Brand messaging
- Competitive analysis
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 30 December 1992
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: None
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Business Development and Stakeholder Manager
PurpleGrowth Consulting Training and Executive Coaching
07.2017 - Current
DSIDE CSIR Vacation Student
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
06.2016 - 02.2017
Communications Intern
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
07.2013 - 09.2015
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies - Journalism and Media Studies
Damelin Pty Ltd
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Journalism
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)