Phumzile Madonsela
Midrand
Summary
Professional Corporate Communications Assistant Officer with 14 years of experience in devising successful media strategies and orchestrating special events. Meticulous in managing and carrying out special events by arranging for media presence, composing written documents, photography, reserving event venues and preparing eye-catching graphics. Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases, and marketing materials.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Communications Assistant Officer
South African Navy
12.2018 - 01.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with internal and external media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories of the
- Military Police
- Prepared and edited Military Police publications such as employee newsletters for internal or external audiences
- Facilitated outreach and official Military events in local, regional and national locations to raise visibility and functions of the Military Police
- Photography for events, crime scenes and marketing material
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information
- Designed brochures, newsletters and promotional graphics for marketing purposes using CANVA and Adobe Creative suite programmes, Military
- Police social media page and Intranet content creation and management
- Developed and managed a Junior Corporate Communications team comprised of 6 personnel, provided coaching and mentorship, conducted performance evaluations, and established inclusive work cultures
Senior Human Resources Clerk
South African Navy
11.2013 - 12.2018
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing and filing internal communications and correspondence
- Prepared monthly, weekly, and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite
- Administered Travel & Subsistence, Accommodation, and Car Rental bookings for Senior Officers attending official events
- Assisted with minutes and presentations within the organization
- Capture compensation, benefits, and performance management systems on the database at the direction of the supervisor
- Assisted in administering travel arrangements, bookings, and counterclaims for Senior Officers
- Responded to incoming phone calls and handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy
- Distributed, accepted, and processed employment applications to pre- screen and schedule follow-up interviews
- Processed and accurately recorded new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions into the Mainframe system.
Human Resources Clerk
South African Navy Headquarters
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Developed effective communication channels to ensure employees were informed about organization policies, procedures, and updates
- Responded to and directed incoming calls on the Human Resources switchboard
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization
- Provided secretarial and assistant duties to Senior Officers
- Captured leave, pay and allowances on the mainframe system.
Education
National Diploma - Public Relations
University of South Africa
2018
Certificate in Public Relations -
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa09.2011
National Senior Certificate -
Sandown High School
Johannesburg12.2008
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft 360
- Adobe Suite
- Media Relations
- Customer Service
- Team Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Ms Word
- Ms Excel
- Ms Powerpoint
- Ms Outlook
- Photography
- Multimedia storytelling
Certification
Course Era Online Learning Certificate in Digital and Social Media Marketing_ January 2024
Certificate in Career Essentials on Administrative Assistance_ April 2024
Certificate in Human Resources Skills Programme_ July 2018
Basic Military Training Course_ July 2009
References
Mr Paul Thongwana Corporate Communications Officer_ +2712 686 2125/2020 / +2776 874 8198
Hulisani Nevhulaudzi Human Resource Supervisor_+2712 674 4861/ +2772 990 4602
Warrant Officer Maepa Human Resources Officer_ +27787 3911/ +2781 370 4137
Timeline
Corporate Communications Assistant Officer
South African Navy
12.2018 - 01.2024
Senior Human Resources Clerk
South African Navy
11.2013 - 12.2018
Human Resources Clerk
South African Navy Headquarters
01.2010 - 11.2013
National Diploma - Public Relations
University of South Africa
Certificate in Public Relations -
University Of South Africa
National Senior Certificate -
Sandown High School
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