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Pholela Myataza

@pholelamyataza

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Experienced communications and marketing professional with a passion for strategic planning.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a job that offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, where I can utilize my skills in strategic planning, corporate communications, and brand management. I am seeking opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact through effective communication strategies and stakeholder engagement.

I am a 35-year-old strategic, organised, and goal-oriented individual with a passion for communications, marketing, and public relations. With over 12 years of experience in the field, I have worked as a communications professional across different government spheres and departments. My skills range from strategic corporate communications, market research, brand management, media liaison, and crisis management to stakeholder engagement, events, fundraising, community engagement programs, and educational awareness campaigns.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented creative marketing and publicity strategies aligned with marketing and branding strategies. I have developed content for various media platforms, managed social media pages, and coordinated marketing activations for campaigns and high-level events. I have also managed websites, sourced and collated content for advertising, and ensured the proper use of branding material.

In my previous roles, I have developed and implemented marketing campaigns, managed internal and external communication, and facilitated public participation processes. I have promoted and educated stakeholders and communities on sustainable mobility, transport strategies, and planning. I have also overseen research and analysis to promote sustainable energy and climate change projects, developed communication strategies, and managed events such as launches, press conferences, and festivals.

Experience

Deputy Director: Marketing

Eastern Cape Office of the Premier

Implementation of creative marketing and publicity in line with the Marketing and Branding Strategy and ensure publicity of the quarterly campaigns focusing on investment; economic recovery; government programme interventions; infrastructure development

Brand Strategy

Professional Officer: Positioning and Stakeholder Management

City of Cape Town - Urban Mobility Directorate

Develop and implement marketing campaigns for non-public transport related construction. Develop and distribute internal communication content. Draft reports on campaigns identifying strengths, weaknesses/problems encountered, and opportunities for future campaign or make recommendations. Assist in the management of public participation processes on all strategies (CITP, TDM, etc.) and non-public

Marketing Campaigns Internal Communications Reporting Communications Management Sustainability Transport

Professional Officer: Communications, Marketing and Education

City of Cape Town - Sustainable Energy Markets

Oversee research, investigations, and analysis to ensure optimum promotion and branding of services and projects around sustainable energy and climate change. Develop and manage the Communications Strategy Framework and Standard Operating Procedures for the Department. Develop short- and long-term plans for campaigns, educational programmes, and events. Develop and manage the department’s change m

Research Brand Design Campaign Planning Change Management Stakeholder Engagement Media Management Event Management Marketing Design Team Management

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

City of Cape Town - Recreation and Parks

Lead marketing of City facilities such as resorts, swimming pools, beaches, smart parks, and outdoor gyms to attract tourists to Cape Town. Manage programmes to facilitate better communication and enhance visitation statistics. Managing Corporate Communication, both internally and externally. Managing communications and marketing budget. Developing and implementing awareness education, sport progr

Communications Management Budgeting Aware Event Coordination Newsletters Partnering Brand

Assistant Biodiversity Communications and Marketing Officer

City of Cape Town - Biodiversity Management Branch

Develop campaigns to generate brand visibility and eco-tourism for biodiversity centres. Produce and manage biodiversity marketing resources and designs to showcase Cape Town. Implement and provide customer care services. Manage and facilitate exhibitions and shows. Marketing planning and research for the City’s nature reserves. Promoting City of Cape Town nature reserves to position them as the i

Campaign Management Marketing Management Customer Care Marketing Planning Facilitation Public Engagement Communications Manager Brand Strategy Events Education Service Management

Marketing and Reservations Officer

Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency

General administration. Liaising with customers daily. Reserving bookings for nature reserve visitors. Handling queries and directing complaints. Assisting with coordinating communication strategies. Assisting with planning and coordination of events. Assisting with promoting the ECPTA brand and identity whilst engaging with clientele.

Administration Reserving Communication Events Brand

Junior Communications and Brand Officer

Hands On Marketing

Conducting market research, verifying, capturing, and checking data. Assisting with formulating campaigns and strategies. Monitoring and managing social media content. Proofreading, writing, and copy-editing publications/newsletters, reports, and media releases. Providing administrative support. Assisting with finding new investments and clients. Assisting with developing communication plans and s