Palesa Charmaine Mathye
Tembisa
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with experience in strategic corporate communication, excelling in media relations and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to craft compelling content and coordinate impactful events. Strong project management and problem-solving skills which drive successful outreach initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications and Research Intern: Outreach
Independent Electoral Commission Of South Africa
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Conceptualized and pitched concept documents, seminars, and promotional events; planned and executed these initiatives to enhance outreach efforts.
- Liaised with community members to promote civic education and democracy initiatives, fostering greater public awareness and participation.
- Sourcing, developing and appropriately packaging content in order to effectively communicate the IEC's legislative mandate, research projects, outputs and outcomes
- Copy writing for IEC social media content
- Collaborating with graphic designers and multimedia content creators
- Interpreting and applying relevant legislation for strategic communication purposes
- News cycle monitoring
- Report writing
- Coordinated IEC Youth Unplugged Seminar and 2024 Rand Show exhibition, facilitating engagement between political parties and the community.
- Comprehensive operational support in terms of administrative duties for the outreach department
- Serving as entry point for enquiries relating to the outreach department's various projects and interventions
- Recorded detailed minutes during meetings to document discussions and decisions.
Education
B.A. (Hons.) - Integrated Organisational Communication
University of South Africa
Tshwane 01.2016 - 01.2017
B.A. - Communication Science
University of South Africa
Tshwane 02.2008 - 06.2014
Skills
- Media relations
- Copywriting and editing
- Public relations
- Marketing communication
- Communication strategy
- Digital strategy
- Audience engagement
- Stakeholder communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Brand messaging
- Event coordination
- Event planning
- Project management
- Industry research
- Data interpretation
- Microsoft Office suite
- Time management
- Problem solving skills
- Time management
- Problem solving skills
Tax Reference Number
0650326259
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Communications and Research Intern: Outreach
Independent Electoral Commission Of South Africa
05.2023 - 04.2025
B.A. (Hons.) - Integrated Organisational Communication
University of South Africa
01.2016 - 01.2017
B.A. - Communication Science
University of South Africa
02.2008 - 06.2014