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Phumelela Mzobe
Marketing & Social Media Assistant
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Ambitious and creative marketing student with a growing background in social media strategy, content planning, and brand communication. Passionate about helping brands connect with audiences through storytelling and visuals. Skilled in Canva and HubSpot tools, with a strong understanding of digital marketing basics and public relations. Open to remote entry-level marketing roles such as Social Media Assistant, Junior Marketer, or Content Coordinator.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
University of Pretoria | 2025 – Present
Marketing & Branding Project (University IBC Plan)
02.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in developing a real-world marketing and communication plan for a brand (under NDA).
- Contributed to market research, campaign ideas, and social media strategy.
- Applied creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in a professional marketing setting.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
University Project | Aug 2023 – Nov 2023
Community Engagement Campaigns (Marketing Support)
08.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Helped organize and communicate community literacy and hygiene awareness campaigns.
- Event coordination and planning while organizing literacy and hygiene awareness initiatives.
- Assisted with campaign planning and coordination to increase engagement.
- Project management and time management — recognized with 2nd Place – Best Project (2023) by the Project Management Institute.
- Awarded 2nd Place – Best Project (2023) by the Project Management Institute for teamwork and execution.
Education
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Commerce from Marketing
01.2026
University Overview
in progress
University of Pretoria
Extended Curriculum Program from Commerce Stream
01.2023
Liberty Community School
National Senior Certificate
01.2022
Skills
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Knowledge of content planning, engagement strategies, and platform management from HubSpot Academy’s Social Media Marketing course
Skilled in using Canva to design simple marketing visuals and digital assets
Understands how to grow and engage online audiences through creative communication
Content Creation & Branding
Experienced in planning and organizing ideas for social media and campaign content
Strong interest in digital storytelling and brand consistency across platforms
Communication & PR
Completed Introduction to Public Relations (Alison), developing an understanding of audience relations and brand messaging
Clear communicator with confidence in writing and presenting ideas
Organization & Project Management
Balances academic work and marketing projects effectively
Contributed to group marketing and branding projects under set timelines
Tools & Skills
Canva, HubSpot, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification
Social Media Marketing – HubSpot Academy (5 hours)
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
• Certified in Marketing with Canva, gained skills in creating engaging visual content for campaigns
• Certified in HubSpot Social Media Marketing, learned to plan, execute, and analyze social media strategies
• Completed Introduction to Public Relations, developed understanding of media relations and brand communication
• Project Management Institute for Life Award, recognized for teamwork and successful execution of community campaigns
Software
Hubspot
Canva
Microsoft word
Social media platforms
Timeline
Marketing & Branding Project (University IBC Plan)
University of Pretoria | 2025 – Present
02.2025 - Current
Community Engagement Campaigns (Marketing Support)
University Project | Aug 2023 – Nov 2023
08.2023 - 11.2023
University of Pretoria
Extended Curriculum Program from Commerce Stream
Liberty Community School
National Senior Certificate
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Commerce from Marketing