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Onele Sivuka

Communications Officer
Pretoria

Summary

I am a self-motivated PR practitioner with 3 years of experience in both the Private and Public sector, actively seeking a new opportunity where I can utilize the knowledge and skills that I have acquired from my previous work experience. I am eager to grow and diversify my career experience in any opportunity presented. I plan to bring strong work ethics, excellent cooperation, integrity, and positive attitude to any opportunity presented. I am quick at learning new concepts, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing and Communications Intern

South African National Biodiversity Institute
02.2024 - Current

Major Duties
Marketing and fundraising.
Report writing.
Conducting Presentations.
Creating Social Media content.
Planning and Organizing events.
Community outreach.
Responding to enquiries.
Stakeholder engagement.
Writing Speeches.
Administration.

Resource Mobilisation Intern

SANCCOB Gqeberha Centre
02.2023 - 01.2024

Major Duties
Assisting with fundraising.
Update and maintain the database of all related fundraising contacts on SANCCOB’s database management.
Secure donations in-kind, which includes researching suppliers, securing goods/services, and maintaining relationships.
Creating Social Media content.
Planning and organizing marketing and fundraising events.
Identify and cultivate new prospective business.
Maintain and grow the “coastal birds’ adoption program via marketing campaigns.
Assist with any other tasks necessary for the conduct of the employer's business.
Conducting Presentations.

Communications Officer

Luthanzo Zibeko Foundation NPO
Pretoria
11.2022 - 04.2023

Major Duties
Develop, implement, and maintain communication strategy.
Engages clients and supports organization strategy.
Write press releases and newsletters.
Managing Social Media pages and content creation.
Create marketing strategies for new campaigns, launches, events and promotions.
Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty programmes, brand awareness and customer satisfaction.

Journalist

Nzo FM
03.2021 - 08.2022

Major Duties
Create content and present a radio program.
Interview guests.
Promote products and local events.
Investigate and participate in the investigation of complaints against personnel.
Researching and writing informational news, articles, and stories about real events.
Interviewing experts, gathering first-hand accounts of events, and organizing an outline into a cohesive and interesting story.
Writing, editing, proofreading, and submitting a copy.
Establish and maintain contacts.
Marketing and fundraising for the radio station.

Freelance Journalist

Pondoland Times Newspaper
06.2021 - 06.2022

Major Duties
Researching and writing informational news, articles, and stories about real events.
Interviewing experts, gathering first-hand accounts of events, and organizing an outline into a cohesive and interesting story.
Attending events.
Writing, editing, proofreading, and submitting a copy.
Establish and maintain contacts.
Reading press releases.

Education

Diploma in Public Relations Management

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
04.2022

Grade 12

Nongeke Senior Secondary School
Eastern Cape
12.2015

Advanced Diploma in Public Relations Management

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
01.2024 - Current

Skills

Time ManagementPhotographyEvent Planning & OrganizingFundraising and MarketingCommunication skillsTime ManagementArticleWritting Report writingPolicy adherenceMicrosoft 365Safety awarenessCanva

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References

Ednah Sekwakwa– SANBI Deputy Director: Marketing and Communication 

E.Sekwakwa@sanbi.org.za
Tell: 078 6175 202
Simbonile Mdunyelwa - SANCCOB Education Supervisor 

Sim@sanccob.co.za
Tell: 081 370 6146
Luthando Zibeko –Luthando Zibeko foundation Manager
luthando@luthandozibekofoundation.co.za
Tell: 073 760 8249
Quan Dambuza - PondolandTimes newspaper Editor
quan@pondolandtimes.co.za
Tell:073 861 8912

Timeline

Marketing and Communications Intern

South African National Biodiversity Institute
02.2024 - Current

Advanced Diploma in Public Relations Management

Nelson Mandela University
01.2024 - Current

Resource Mobilisation Intern

SANCCOB Gqeberha Centre
02.2023 - 01.2024

Communications Officer

Luthanzo Zibeko Foundation NPO
11.2022 - 04.2023

Freelance Journalist

Pondoland Times Newspaper
06.2021 - 06.2022

Journalist

Nzo FM
03.2021 - 08.2022

Diploma in Public Relations Management

Nelson Mandela University

Grade 12

Nongeke Senior Secondary School
Onele SivukaCommunications Officer