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Phumzile Madonsela

Midrand

Summary

Passionate and results-driven professional with 14 years of experience in Communications, Public Relations and Administration. Demonstrated success in crafting compelling marketing campaigns and managing communication projects in fast-paced environments. Proven skills in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a strong ability to adapt and contribute to cross-functional teams. Excited to leverage this diverse skill set to drive success and create value in a new role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Gaps Solutions
08.2024 - Current
  • Created visually appealing marketing materials, including brochures, banners, pamphlets and graphics for promotional items.
  • Managed public relations efforts, securing positive media coverage for company events and initiatives.
  • Increased customer engagement with targeted social media campaigns, newsletters, and blog posts.
  • Planned and executed internal and external marketing events and attended as needed.
  • Compilation of marketing reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish successful execution of projects and campaigns.
  • Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Organized logistics for marketing strategy meetings.

Public Relations Junior Officer

South African Navy_Military Police
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.
  • Manage the 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_Military Police
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

Certificate in Public Relations -

University Of South Africa
2011

National Senior Certificate -

Sandown High School
12.2008

Skills

  • Media relations
  • Community engagement
  • Photography
  • Content creation
  • Internal communications
  • MS office suite
  • Digital marketing
  • Content writing
  • Social media strategy
  • Graphic design (CANVA, Adobe Creative Cloud, Stencil)

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

Andrew Lesabe Managing Director_+2772 694 5546

Hulisani Nevhulaudzi Corporate Communications Senior Officer_+2712 674 4861/ +2776 874 8198

Warrant Officer Maepa Human Resources Officer_ +27787 3911/ +2781 370 4137

Skills

Timeline

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Gaps Solutions
08.2024 - Current

Public Relations Junior Officer

South African Navy_Military Police
12.2018 - 01.2024

Senior Human Resources Clerk

South African Navy_Military Police
11.2013 - 12.2018

Human Resources Clerk

South African Navy Headquarters
01.2010 - 11.2013

Certificate in Public Relations -

University Of South Africa

National Senior Certificate -

Sandown High School

National Diploma - Public Relations

University of South Africa

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