athandwe jolobe
@athandwejolobe
I lead strategic communications and stakeholder relations to protect reputation and drive measurable, governance-compliant impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a strategic communications and stakeholder relations professional, recognized for leading integrated communication functions across healthcare, corporate, consumer, and development-aligned environments. I translate organisational strategy into structured communication plans that strengthen brand governance, alignment, and measurable impact.
In my current role as Stakeholder Relations Manager, I act as a strategic liaison between executive leadership, operational teams, and external partners to ensure consistency and timely information flow. I oversee development, review, and approval of communication materials for governance compliance and message integrity, while preparing executive-level briefing documents, stakeholder reports, dashboards, and performance updates for decision-making.
I also strengthen documentation and reporting structures to improve traceability, transparency, and stakeholder confidence. I author and refine social impact reports and stakeholder-facing documentation that clearly articulate outcomes, strategic intent, and measurable impact—aligned with governance and brand standards.
Earlier, as a Marketing Officer in a regulated healthcare environment, I developed and executed integrated communication plans across digital, internal, and community awareness channels, managing website content governance, social media strategy, and performance monitoring. Before that, I led digital content governance and publishing workflows across multiple platforms as a Social Media Specialist & Digital Marketer, ensuring consistent brand voice and proactive client relationship management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Stakeholder Relations Manager
African Proficient Group
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led internal and external stakeholder communications aligned to organisational strategy, corporate positioning, and stakeholder priorities. Prepared executive briefing documents, stakeholder reports, dashboards, and performance updates, while ensuring governance compliance and brand consistency.
Marketing Officer
Vista Clinic
Jul 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Led marketing and communications delivery in a regulated healthcare environment, ensuring brand alignment and compliance. Developed integrated communication plans and managed digital presence, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to strengthen patient trust and institutional reputation.
Social Media Specialist & Marketer
Zondwe Africa
Jan 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Managed client accounts as lead communications contact for digital strategy, content governance, and performance reporting. Oversaw editorial planning and content publishing workflows, and monitored engagement trends and campaign performance to drive optimization recommendations.
Stock Controller & Invoicing Clerk
Audi Centre Bruma
Jan 2021 - Feb 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Managed high-volume documentation, reporting, and compliance processes with a focus on accuracy and governance. Coordinated cross-functional workflows across sales, procurement, and logistics while maintaining structured tracking and reporting for management oversight and internal controls.
Executed brand activations and promotional events in line with global brand guidelines and campaign objectives. Supported event setup and on-site logistics, engaged consumers and stakeholders, and compiled audience feedback and activation insights to inform campaign improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences at the University of Pretoria, completed in 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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