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Rachel Samkelisiwe Ncama

Rachel Samkelisiwe Ncama

Marketing Manager
Durban

Summary

Seeking to leverage education and skills to make a meaningful impact on organisational goals. Eager to join a dynamic company that provides continuous learning and growth opportunities. Passionate about marketing, business management, and project management. Driven to expand experience and knowledge in these fields by taking on increasingly challenging roles.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

Bablo Funeral Support
10.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented plans supporting business goals.
  • Supervised marketing team to align efforts with departmental objectives.
  • Created integrated marketing communications strategies for campaigns.
  • Oversee the coordination of marketing channels to boost brand recognition.
  • Promoted corporate offerings through consistent messaging.
  • Examined data to measure effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
  • Maximized return on investments by identifying and managing key sponsorship opportunities.
  • Developed strategies for financial planning and allocation.
  • Managed overall social media activities.

Marketing and PR Officer

eThekwini Municipality
04.2017 - 09.2022
  • Delivered comprehensive Marketing and PR support to unit departments through strategic planning.
  • Promoted unit facilities through strategic initiatives.
  • Crafted and executed comprehensive yearly marketing strategies.
  • Showcased unit's capabilities via strategic programmatic and digital outreach.
  • Enhanced brand positioning through strategic touchpoints.
  • Directed coordination of marketing interactions across the department.
  • Facilitated collaboration between stakeholders and the organizational unit.
  • Boosted facility footprint with strategic promotional activities.
  • Oversaw allocation of annual Marketing budget.
  • Moved to new position for career advancement opportunities.

Marketing Manager

Talbot & Talbot
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • Led strategies and initiatives in Marketing division.
  • Delivered marketing assistance across multiple divisions.
  • Executed comprehensive strategy formulation, roll-out, and review for the section.
  • Oversaw budget planning and ensured effective expenditure control.
  • Pinpointed prospects to support sales efforts.
  • Coordinated and executed events flawlessly.
  • Secured meaningful partnerships and sponsorships.
  • Developed editorial content to support PR initiatives.
  • Oversaw planning and management tasks to deliver high-impact conferences.
  • Facilitated monthly sessions focused on marketing strategies.
  • Managed relations with various stakeholders.
  • Maintained current and accurate online information through diligent content updates.
  • Managed production of collateral for marketing including promotional goods and exhibit stands.
  • Conducted meticulous proofreading of technical documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Provided monthly feedback to divisional heads and directors.
  • Developed strategic meeting plans for monthly Marketing sessions.
  • Updated and maintained Company Brand Policy, ensuring staff adherence to guidelines.
  • Facilitated supplier relationships for securing high-quality promotional materials.
  • Executed media purchasing strategies.
  • Collaborate with graphic designer to address design specifications for marketing efforts.
  • Sought opportunities for career advancement.

Marketing Coordinator

Talbot & Talbot
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Handled departmental and external Marketing queries efficiently.
  • Facilitated marketing campaigns for departmental services to enhance visibility.
  • Compiled internal newsletters to ensure timely dissemination of information.
  • Organized regular meetings to address marketing initiatives.
  • Identified suitable promotional products tailored to specific divisional needs.
  • Managed logistics and scheduling for annual organizational events.
  • Update and manage web pages with the latest information.
  • Assisted in executing PR and Marketing strategies.
  • Performed administrative duties such as media buying.
  • Monitored company articles published across media platforms for reporting purposes.
  • Sought additional opportunities for career advancement.

Marketing Assistant

Talbot & Talbot
09.2012 - 10.2013
  • Monitoring of all company articles published on various media platforms for report and filing purposes
  • Registration of the company on relevant directories
  • Renewal of publication subscriptions
  • Compilation of agenda in preparation for Marketing meetings for the Marketing Coordinator
  • Recording and distribution of minutes at Marketing meetings
  • Identifying of relevant gifts in line with themes/trends for conferences
  • Sourcing of conference information for company Divisions and booking thereof
  • All administration relating to the Department
  • Reason for leaving: Career growth/ Promotion

Intern: Communications Dept

Hibiscus Coast Municipality
02.2012 - 08.2012

Education

BBA - Marketing Management

IMM Graduate School

National Diploma - Public Relations Management

Durban University of Technology
Durban
03.2011

Senior Certificate - Grade 12

Hlamandana Senior Secondary School
12.2008

Skills

Hard Skills (Technical Proficiencies):

Career Status

Marketing Manager, 3 years, Contract

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 910304 0547 088
  • Disability: None
  • Age: 33
  • Citizenship: South Africa
  • Gender: Female
  • Driving License: B - Light Vehicles
  • Marital Status: Married

Ethnicity

African

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Bablo Funeral Support
10.2022 - Current

Marketing and PR Officer

eThekwini Municipality
04.2017 - 09.2022

Marketing Manager

Talbot & Talbot
03.2015 - 03.2017

Marketing Coordinator

Talbot & Talbot
11.2013 - 02.2015

Marketing Assistant

Talbot & Talbot
09.2012 - 10.2013

Intern: Communications Dept

Hibiscus Coast Municipality
02.2012 - 08.2012

BBA - Marketing Management

IMM Graduate School

National Diploma - Public Relations Management

Durban University of Technology

Senior Certificate - Grade 12

Hlamandana Senior Secondary School
Rachel Samkelisiwe NcamaMarketing Manager