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Precious Makhathini

Precious Makhathini

Summary

Seasoned Digital Marketing Manager with a proven track record at Scorpion Legal Protection, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement by 20% through innovative digital strategies and SEO. Expert in data analysis and team leadership, I excel in driving conversions and optimizing content, setting industry benchmarks in digital excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Marketing Manager

Scorpion Legal Protection (RF) (Pty) Ltd
09.2019 - Current
  • Achieved a notable 20% increase in overall social media engagement through creative content that resonates with target audiences
  • Orchestrating PR and social communications in alignment with organisational objectives, ensuring consistent brand messaging across all channels
  • Developing and executing comprehensive digital strategies, incorporating social media and Google campaign management, resulting in increased brand visibility
  • Utilising SEO techniques to optimise online presence and improve search engine rankings, driving organic traffic growth
  • Leveraging on data analytics to refine content strategies, setting industry benchmarks for community management and achieving substantial increases in engagement metrics
  • Partnering with external agencies to craft compelling content for diverse social media platforms, elevating brand loyalty and engagement rates
  • Optimising customer journeys through strategic digital communication initiatives, driving a notable 25% uptick in conversions for the 'Scorpion Refer a Friend' campaign
  • Streamlining operations by internalising key functions, leading to significant cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards
  • Conducting regular assessments of digital performance, utilising insights to continuously optimise strategies and attain overarching business objectives

Social Media Manager

Scorpion Legal Protection (RF)(Pty) Ltd
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Directed a team of 7 digital consultants in implementing customer-centric social media strategies
  • Developed and executed personalised customer engagement strategies, resolving concerns and enhancing brand integrity
  • Utilised data analytics to optimise social media processes and set benchmarks for community management

Legal Auditor

Scorpion Legal Protection (RF)(Pty) Ltd
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Conducted thorough legal audits to ensure compliance with statutory and corporate policies
  • Maintained high standards of legal documentation and proposed improvements for compliance processes

ETQA Manager

Signa Group
01.2014 - 04.2016
  • Managed learner agreements and ensured rigorous regulatory compliance in collaboration with SETAs
  • Streamlined onboarding and induction processes, improving learner experience and program efficiency

KYC Analyst

Express Employment Professionals (KPMG Project Mercury)
10.2009 - 05.2013
  • Performed meticulous verification of client documentation to comply with AML regulations
  • Conducted detailed financial analyses and due diligence for high-risk clients, enhancing regulatory adherence

Homeloans Application Assessor

Nedbank Limited
03.2006 - 09.2008
  • Assessed home loan applications to ensure compliance with bank lending policies
  • Conducted financial analyses to evaluate creditworthiness and manage risk effectively

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Digital Strategy

Vega School of Design, Brand And Business
South Africa
01-2025

Performance Marketing Certificate - Digital Marketing

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
South Africa
12-2024

Advanced Digital Marketing Certificate - Digital Arketing

Digital School of Marketing
South Africa
03-2024

Applied Digital Marketing Certificate - Digital Marketing

Wits Digital Campus
South Africa
11-2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Specialising in Law

University of South Africa
South Africa
05-2012

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Campaign Optimisation
  • Digital Strategy Development
  • Digital Strategy Execution
  • SEO
  • SEM
  • Social Media Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Content Creation
  • Content Optimisation
  • Team Management
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Customer Focus
  • Outlook
  • PPT
  • Excel
  • Google Analytics
  • Meta Business Suite
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Google Ads Manager
  • Negotiation
  • Collaboration

Timeline

Digital Marketing Manager

Scorpion Legal Protection (RF) (Pty) Ltd
09.2019 - Current

Social Media Manager

Scorpion Legal Protection (RF)(Pty) Ltd
06.2017 - 09.2019

Legal Auditor

Scorpion Legal Protection (RF)(Pty) Ltd
04.2016 - 06.2017

ETQA Manager

Signa Group
01.2014 - 04.2016

KYC Analyst

Express Employment Professionals (KPMG Project Mercury)
10.2009 - 05.2013

Homeloans Application Assessor

Nedbank Limited
03.2006 - 09.2008

Postgraduate Diploma - Digital Strategy

Vega School of Design, Brand And Business

Performance Marketing Certificate - Digital Marketing

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business

Advanced Digital Marketing Certificate - Digital Arketing

Digital School of Marketing

Applied Digital Marketing Certificate - Digital Marketing

Wits Digital Campus

Bachelor of Commerce - Specialising in Law

University of South Africa
Precious Makhathini