Vanessa Mahime
Administrator And Communication Intern
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience as an Admin and Communication Intern at the Mpumalanga Department of Education. Proven skills in community engagement and editing, successfully enhancing communication strategies and event coordination. Adept at utilizing Microsoft Office for project management while fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve departmental goals.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in public relations and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Admin and Communication Intern
Mpumalanga Department of Education
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in drafting internal communications and educational materials for distribution across departments
- Supported event planning and coordination for community outreach programs and educational workshops
- Conducted research on effective communication strategies to enhance departmental initiatives
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging content for social media platforms
- Maintained up-to-date records of communication efforts and stakeholder engagement activities
- Developed presentations to effectively communicate departmental goals and projects to staff
- Utilized digital tools for tracking project timelines and ensuring timely delivery of communications
- Participated in brainstorming sessions for campaign ideation, contributing innovative ideas that aligned with business objectives.
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mugena High School
Mpumalanga Diploma - Public Relations
Vaal University of Technology
Vaal04.2025
Skills
Community engagement
Photography
Editing and proofreading
Speechwriting
Interpersonal and written communication
Microsoft office proficiency
Decision-making
Event coordination
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Timeline
Admin and Communication Intern
Mpumalanga Department of Education
05.2024 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Mugena High School
Diploma - Public Relations
Vaal University of Technology