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Bakena Kabengele

@bakenakabengele

Project coordinator with 5 years in office administration, event coordination, donor reporting, and media relations.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Project Coordinator role where I can manage project deliverables end-to-end—planning, budgeting, donor reporting, and event coordination—while applying strong communication, media relations, and Microsoft skills in a mission-driven environment.

I am a Project coordinator with 5 years of active experience in office management and administration, built around reliable coordination, clear communication, and strong ownership of day-to-day operations. I bring a quality-focused, committed work ethic—rooted in leadership, hard work, and excellence.

In my current role, I coordinate special events such as media briefings, educational awareness material launches, cancer self-examination tool rollouts, and patient advisory board meetings. I oversee project activities, serve as the main contact point for the donor and field staff, and manage media relations and project deliverables from planning through reporting.

Across my experience, I have supported campaigns and stakeholder engagement through marketing and outreach. I have also developed website and social media content, produced activity reports and meeting minutes, and contributed to grant proposals and follow-up of potential funding opportunities.

I’m comfortable leading with structure and follow-through—planning, budgeting, delegation, monitoring, and contract preparation for volunteers and interns. With strong Microsoft skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom) and strengths in problem solving and adaptability, I’m ready to help teams deliver meaningful results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CC
Current

Project Coordinator

Campaigning for Cancer

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Coordinated special events including media briefings, educational awareness launches, cancer self-examination tool activities, and patient advisory board meetings. Served as the main contact for donors and field staff, handling media relations, donor reports, project planning, budgeting, and grant proposal follow-ups.

MK

Part-Time Promoter

MKTG

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Provided product information and showcased products and services to potential customers, answered questions, and supported purchasing decisions. Promoted brands such as Dolce & Gabbana perfume and Maggi Noodles.

AA

Brand Ambassador

Arnold Classic Africa

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Engaged stakeholders and provided them with information about Arnold Classic Africa event activities. Supported the event 'Come & Try' programme for differently-abled children, parents, and pensioners.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg logoUJ

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma in Business Management, Business Management

2015 - 2018

Completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Management at the University of Johannesburg.

QS

Queens High School

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

2010 - 2014

Completed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) at Queens High School.

University of Johannesburg logoUJ

University of Johannesburg

Diploma in Public Relations and Communication, Public Relations and Communication

Completed a Diploma in Public Relations and Communication at the University of Johannesburg.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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