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Silindokuhle Mpontshane

Public Realtions Officer
Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Energetic and ambitious, with a mature and responsible approach to task management. Key attributes include:
•⁠ ⁠Self-motivation and adaptability
•⁠ ⁠Fluency in English (verbal and written)
•⁠ ⁠Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced typing skills
•⁠ ⁠Effective time management and pressure handling

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Clerk

Postbank South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
09.2024 - Current

Duties:

  • Do pre-test on equipment allocated for functionality, ensure access to front end system, and report any issues to the Team Leader.
  • Collect and record all card stock received and ensure safekeeping of stock on hand.
  • Issue card to customer upon verification and capture information on the front-end system as per SOP.
  • Record each Card issued to beneficiaries or transferred to card issuers in the same centre.
  • Updating of statistics on number of cards issued and customers assisted.
  • Attending to queries related to the lost cards, pin resets and or damaged cards.
  • Balance and return all unused cards at the end of each day to the designated official for recording and
    safekeeping.
  • Report any system related issues to the Team Leader and/or contact centre to assist in resolution.
  • Send daily reports, statistics as per SOP to Team Leader on daily basis or as and when required.
  • Assist Team Leader to monitor queues at the collection site while ensuring that elderly, disabled and sick customers are assisted speedily.

Public Relations Officer

VANA HORIZONS (PTY) LTD
Jozini
5 2021 - 1 2024

Duties:

  • Managing communication goals, assessing client's public image.
  • Planning and managing VMMC (Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision) camps in uMkhanyakude Health District.
  • Provide advice to management on strategic communication matters such as patients complaints.
  • Monitor VMMC performance versus targets, and revise VMMC schedules accordingly.
  • Coordinate events and campaigns for Vana Horizons.
  • Ensure that staff members and community are aware of current and upcoming events.
  • Rendering effective two-way communication service in ensuring mutual understanding between Vana Horizons and its publics or relevant stakeholders.
  • Taking photographs at events and campaigns for support of articles.
  • Typing reports and creating presentations using Microsoft office applications.
  • Compiling and producing monthly statistics reports.
  • Identify errors, correct, and verify data entry using appropriate quality control methods
  • Keeping client's appointments on schedule and attending to client's complaints.

Education Assistant

SIBONGAMANDLA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pietermaritzburg
12.2020 - 04.2021

Duties:

  • Carrying out administrative tasks.
  • Helping students who need extra support to complete tasks
  • Supervising group activities after lessons.
  • Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment.
  • Reviewing lessons with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups
    Supervising learners in class.
  • Giving extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept.


Education

BA Honours integrated organisational communication - Communication Science

University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
01.2024 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Photography

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
04.2024 - 07.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Communication Science

University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
06.2024 - 06.2024

Diploma in Public Relations - Public Relations

University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
01.2018 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Nomaswazi High School
Pietermaritzburg
01.2017 - 12.2024

Skills

Strong communication ability (oral and written)

Teamwork, creativity, and problem solving

Microsoft office

Leadership and management

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9709190817087
  • Ethnicity: African
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code B
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Mrs. CN Gina, 0729710695, Mentor
  • Dr S Mbonambi, 0836911425, Director at Vana Horizons

Languages

English

Timeline

Customer Service Clerk

Postbank South Africa
09.2024 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Communication Science

University of South Africa
06.2024 - 06.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Photography

University of Cape Town
04.2024 - 07.2024

BA Honours integrated organisational communication - Communication Science

University of South Africa
01.2024 - Current

Education Assistant

SIBONGAMANDLA PRIMARY SCHOOL
12.2020 - 04.2021

Diploma in Public Relations - Public Relations

University of South Africa
01.2018 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Nomaswazi High School
01.2017 - 12.2024

Public Relations Officer

VANA HORIZONS (PTY) LTD
5 2021 - 1 2024
Silindokuhle MpontshanePublic Realtions Officer