Hi, I’m
PHUMZILE MADONSELA
Corporate Communications
Witpoortjie, Johannesburg
Summary
Professional Corporate Communications and Human Resources Officer with 14 years of experience in meticulously managing and carrying out Military events by arranging for internal and external media presence, composing written documents, photography and reserving event venues. Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases, and marketing materials. I have extensive experience in office administration and assisting in coordinating recruitment drives and handling career management of newly appointed recruits and SANDF employees.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Military Police Division Headquarters
Corporate Communications Assistant Officer
12.2018 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Cultivated strong relationships with internal and external media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories of the Military Police.
- Prepared or edited Military Police publications such as employee newsletters for internal or external audiences.
- Facilitated outreach events in local, regional and national locations to raise visibility and functions of the Military Police.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of promotional materials.
- Produced and distributed brochures and newsletters.
- Military Police Social Media page content creation and management.
Military Police Division Headquarters
Senior Human Resources Clerk
11.2013 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing and filing internal communications and correspondence.
- Prepared monthly, weekly, and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Assisted with meetings and presentations within company.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Maintained and scheduled complex calendars.
- 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 HRIS.
South African Navy Headquarters
Human Resources Clerk
01.2010 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Responded to and directed incoming phone calls.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Received and responded to varied questions from applicants, employees and managers and escalated difficult questions to higher-level human resource employees.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
Education
University of South Africa Pretoria
National Diploma Public Relations from Public Relations
07.2019 - Current
Atingi Online LearningJohannesburg
Digital And Social Media Marketing Course from Digital And Social Media Marketing
01.2024 - 2024.01
Personnel Service SchoolPretoria
Human Resources Skills Programme from Human Resources
07.2018 - 2018.11
University Of South AfricaPretoria
Public Relations Course from Public Relations
09.2010 - 2011.03
South African NavyCape Town
Basic Military Training Course from Basic Military Training
07.2009 - 2009.12
Sandown High SchoolSandown
National Senior Certificate from National Senior Certificate
01.2004 - 2008.12
Skills
Social media marketing
References
- Major Samuela Bapela_ Senior Corporate Communications Officer
Work: 012 686 4036
Cellphone: 0733480266
- Warrant Officer Susan De Witt_Warrant Officer Human Resources
Work: 012 674 4861
Cellphone: 0842000628
Warrant Officer Maepa_Warrant Officer Human Resources
Work: 021 787 3911
Cellphone: 0813704137
Timeline
Atingi Online Learning
Digital And Social Media Marketing Course from Digital And Social Media Marketing
01.2024 - 2024.01
University of South Africa
National Diploma Public Relations from Public Relations
07.2019 - Current
Corporate Communications Assistant Officer
Military Police Division Headquarters
12.2018 - 01.2024
Personnel Service School
Human Resources Skills Programme from Human Resources
07.2018 - 2018.11
Senior Human Resources Clerk
Military Police Division Headquarters
11.2013 - 12.2018
University Of South Africa
Public Relations Course from Public Relations
09.2010 - 2011.03
Human Resources Clerk
South African Navy Headquarters
01.2010 - 11.2013
South African Navy
Basic Military Training Course from Basic Military Training
07.2009 - 2009.12
Sandown High School
National Senior Certificate from National Senior Certificate
01.2004 - 2008.12
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