NTOKOZO SIBUSISO MBENSE
Content Creator
Crystal Park
Summary
I'm a content creator with strong knowledge and interest in social media strategy and digital storytelling. Skilled in content ideation, graphic design, and video production, ensuring impactful and engaging brand presence. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on delivering measurable results. I value creativity, reliability, and keen eye for emerging trends.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator
Social Happiness
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Create Monthly Content for clients by writing social media posts. (Copywriting)
- Creating graphics using Canva for clients' social media posts.
- Using Monday.com as a status board when working on a project, as well applying for leave and checking due dates for deadlines.
- Schedule client content for the month using Publer.
- Using Google sheets and Google doc as a content plan.
- Creating monthly content for all social media platforms. (LinkedIn, tiktok Facebook and Instagram.)
- Create Social Media Adverts (TikTok, Facebook and Instagram) for Clients.
- Do Audience Building for Clients on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Hold Client meetings on a weekly basis to discuss what content they need going forward.
- Create Monthly Newsletters for clients using Mailchimp
- Create monthly Reports for clients using Canva, putting Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn stats for said account e.g. followers, impressions, top performing posts for the month and demographics.
- Client communication
Marketing (Content Designer)
Peermont Global
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Turn posters into video by using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Editing upcoming company promotions.
- Editing content for websites, social media and casino screens using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Turn posters into animation by using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Editing content for websites, social media and casino screens using Adobe Premiere Pro and creating promotional video content for casino games, events, and promotions.
- Edit and refine video footage using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Design and animate eye-catching motion graphics and intros using After Effects.
- Source and integrate stock footage and audio assets.
- Collaborate with marketing and game development teams to ensure content aligns with brand messaging.
- Optimize video content for various online platforms (website, social media).
- Design animated elements for digital signage and displays within the casino.
- Develop short social media video ads promoting casino offerings.
- Animate marketing materials like banners and posters.
- Maintain a content library of casino-related video assets.
- Stay updated on video design trends and best practices.
School Sports Coordinator
Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (SACR)
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Capturing weekly and Monthly Stats
- Collect Attendance Register from coaches
- Doing RLSO1s
- Attending provincial monthly meetings
Intern Video Editor (Experiential Learning)
TandW
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Adobe premiere pro
- Transitions
- Sound design
- Mix music
- Colour grading
- Video and sound FX
Expedition
The Queen Telenovela
01.2022
- I was one of the six young people chosen amongst over 200 applicants all over the country to go and experience the shooting, directing of the Queen set for a day.
- Had an opportunity to meet top actors like Rapulana Seiphemo, Connie Ferguson, Jessica Nkosi
Media Production Trainee
Umnotho Production
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Video Shoot
- Video Recording
- Video Editing
- Photography
- Radio Editing
Sound Engineer (Volunteer)
Oasis of Life Family Church
01.2018 - Current
- Switch on lights, speakers, mixing board
- Switch on the amps, check mics, check mics batteries
- Check sound when Church Choir ascends the stage
- Check sound for the whole service
- Pro-tools, mixing, transitioning, fading in-out, balancing sound
- Q-Base, balancing music elements, in-putting instruments in the right places, editing
Education
Certificate in Project Management -
Digital School of Marketing Institute
Illovo, South Africa01.2025
Diploma in Media Practices - Television
Boston Media House
01.2021
Diploma in Sound Engineering - undefined
City Varsity
Braamfontein, Johannesburg01.2020
Matric - undefined
Benoni High School
01.2019
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Results-oriented
- Client communication
- Quality-oriented
- Responsible and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Can work under strict deadlines
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficient in Adobe After Effects
- Proficient in Canva
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- In-depth knowledge of digital content trends
- Proficiency in utilizing social media platforms and digital tools
- Experience in content creation
- Proficient in Web Design
- Deep understanding of current digital content trends
- Proficient in CapCut
- Proficient in Webflow
- Proficient in Figma
- Strong interviewing skills
- Skilled at using social media management software
- Basic knowledge of email marketing tools
- Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing) in English
- Familiar with popular social media sites and what's trending
- Familiar with clients work big and small businesses
- Computer skills
- Social media posting
- Social media management
- Social media marketing
- Content scheduling
- Content production
- Social media content writing
- Content creation
- Social media proficiency
- Social media content campaigns
Personal Information
- ID Number: 0108285072089
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sibusiso-mbense-a0643219a/
Creative work
- PORTFOLIO: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rOtMx5w9FhOvhiLT-Qm7VZQRNkcYyIGK?usp=share_link
- NEWSLETTER 1 : https://mailchi.mp/91a00cb93c58/chrome-flour-chrome- sand-small-grains-big-impact-8333493
- NEWSLETTER 2 : HTTPS://MAILCHI.MP/C3841AB4A5CF/CHROME-FLOUR-CHROME-
SAND-SMALL-GRAINS-BIG-IMPACT-8335340
- [SHORT FILM TRAILER] - https://youtu.be/UR8t47g_L2M
- [SHORT FILM] - https://youtu.be/yh84CNwp8Ck
- [UCL PROMO] - https://youtu.be/FEeS4HQ1NxY
Additional Information
REFERENCES
1. Scott Maclellan DTP Manager
Cell: +27 (0) 82 297 5627
2. Patrick Motsa
Deputy Director: Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Cell: +27 (0) 84 227 6373
3. Lindiwe Khumalo
Director: DCES Gauteng Department of Education Cell: +27 (0) 82 976 9968
4. Sbonelo Mahlangu
Director - Umnotho Creative Productions) Cell: +27 (0) 63 533 1769/+27 (0) 67 684 9636
Timeline
Content Creator
Social Happiness
01.2025 - 10.2025
Marketing (Content Designer)
Peermont Global
03.2024 - 01.2025
Intern Video Editor (Experiential Learning)
TandW
10.2023 - 11.2023
School Sports Coordinator
Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (SACR)
03.2023 - 02.2024
Expedition
The Queen Telenovela
01.2022
Media Production Trainee
Umnotho Production
09.2021 - 12.2022
Sound Engineer (Volunteer)
Oasis of Life Family Church
01.2018 - Current
Diploma in Sound Engineering - undefined
City Varsity
Matric - undefined
Benoni High School
Certificate in Project Management -
Digital School of Marketing Institute
Diploma in Media Practices - Television
Boston Media House