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PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a highly competent, motivated and enthusiastic young professional, with experience of working well
under pressure in a busy office environment. Well organized and proactive in providing timely, efficient and
accurate work to supervisors and work colleagues. I’m Approachable, well presented and able to establish
good working relationships with a range of different people. Work experience has provided me with
exceptional skills, namely: - Marketing, Communication Management and Strategy, Administrative and
computer literacy skills. I am passionate about Corporate Communication and therefore looking to join an
organization where insights, experience and worthwhile value is appreciated.
EDUCATION
Institution: University of South Africa
Degree pursued: BA HONS (Integrated Organizational Communication)
Date: In Progress
Major Subjects: Integrated Communication and the Organization, Organizational
Communication Research, Organizational Communication Theory,
Marketing Communication, Advertising & Public Relations and
Advanced Research Report.
Institution: University of Johannesburg
Degree pursued: BA Degree (Corporate Communication)
Date: 2011 Completed
Major Subjects: Corporate Communication, Communication Research and Theory,
English, Strategic Communication, Cybernetics, Internal & External
Communication, Public Management and Governance and Development
studies.
Institution: Lowveld High School
Grade obtained: Matric
Date: 2007 Completed
Major Subjects: English: first language, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, Business
Economics, Art
Institution: PALAMA
Certificate obtained: Breaking Barriers, Entry into the Public Service
Date: 27 – 31 May 2013
Skills Acquired: Public Management, Project Management, what it means to be a public
servant, PFMA.
Institution: Institute of the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ)
Certificate obtained: Dealing with the Media
Date: 16 – 18 September 2013
Skills Acquired: Developing a Media and Communication Strategy, Crisis Management,
Social Media in-depth, Writing and Editing, Networking and
Negotiation skills, Journalistic skills, legal and ethical issues,
audiovisual skills, Media Liaison requirements, Media Auditing, Public
Relations planning and Events, creating a Media Database.
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING

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Institution: University of North-West (Le Mark Training & Development)
Certificate obtained: Project Management
Date: 04 - 07 November 2013
Skills Acquired: Project Management, Time, Cost and Quality Management,
Budgeting, Planning, Communications Management, Human
Resources.
Institution: National Department of Transport
Position: Office Administrator: Compliance
Date: April 2014 - Present
Tasks and Responsibilities: Provide a support service to the Director/Directorate. Organizing meetings,
workshops, seminars, exhibitions and conferences, attend to documentation
(Information Management, Tracking, update and disposal), provide
Communication support internal and external of the Directorate, deal with the
media or refer them to the rightful people, facilitate and coordinate department
internal circulars, memos and other documents in line with Compliance, assist in
managing staff performance development, development and training of interns.
Manage leave plans, staff grievances and conflict, manage the 5 sub
directorate’s physical resources, documents, conflicts, communications and
events, Liaise and coordinate external and internal communications with
relevant stakeholders both national and international.
Institution: National Department of Transport
Position: Intern/Communication
Date: Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Tasks and Responsibilities: Daily Administrative duties, organizing and coordinating (meetings,
workshops, exhibitions, promotions), generating submissions, letters, invitations
and conducting travel bookings, etc. Promote and market (create awareness)
Search & Rescue Organization (SASAR) globally. Payment of service providers
and NGO’s in terms of the PFMA requirements. Provide a pro-active and
effective administrative and secretariat service to SASAR. The Revival of the
Search and Rescue website. Provide assistance in SASAR Media Strategy.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Communication Skills
• Researching Skills
• Public Relations & Marketing
• Conflict/Crisis Management
• Project Management
• Analytical Skills
• Writing and Editing
• Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Internet)
• Media Relations
• Social Media
• Mentoring
ACHIEVEMENTS
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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• Assisted in planning and ensuring protocol at the Search & Rescue Meritorious Awards.
• Assisted in organising and coordinating the International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD) Conference in Bloemfontein.
• Edited the Search & Rescue Communication Strategy.
• Raised Search & Rescue awareness at exhibitions.
• Re-organised the Compliance Directorate in a way that information flows fluently to the Director.
• Assisted HRD in efficiently hiring new staff.
• Assist in confirming driving licences for South African citizens in foreign countries.
• Coordinated the Namibian delegation’s visit to South Africa for Dangerous Goods Matters in Transport.
REFERENCES
Name: Laetitia Botma (Supervisor)
Position: Director: Compliance (Department of Transport)
Email: botmal@dot.gov.za
Contact number: 012 309 3763
Name: Princess Msomi (Mentor)
Position: Assist. Director: Search and Rescue (Depart. of Transport)
Email: msomip@dot.gov.za
Contact number: 012 309 3411
Name: Corne Davis (Professor)
Institution: University of Johannesburg
Email: Cdavis@uj.ac.za
Contact number: 011 559 2139
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