Bakena Kabengele
@bakenakabengele
Project coordinator with 5 years in office administration, event coordination, donor reporting, and media relations.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Advocacy Intern
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 (1 month)
Supported marketing campaigns with the health team to document refugee families for donor and partner outreach and online reporting. Collaborated with the copywriter team on articles.
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.
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
Advanced Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
2015 - 2018
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Management at the University of Johannesburg.
Queens High School
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
2010 - 2014
Completed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) at Queens High School.
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.
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