bongiwe mthethwa
@bongiwemthethwa
Social media and influencer marketer behind MTN’s AI influencer project, which grew an Instagram community to 30K+ followers.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I launched and managed the MTN AI Influencer Project, building an Instagram community of 30K+ followers. I planned a content calendar shaped around a natural human routine and used event coverage, travel stories, and giveaways to encourage engagement.
At Humanz, I developed and executed influencer and social campaigns for brand clients, coordinating work from creator sourcing and onboarding through approvals and reporting. I tracked campaign performance and shared client reports with reach, engagement, ROI, and optimisation recommendations.
At Nerdware, I planned and published social content, supported live event coverage, and reported on performance to inform future content. As a self-employed digital content creator and influencer, I create platform-specific content for brand partnerships and paid collaborations, and have collaborated with 40+ brands.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Digital Content Creator & Influencer
Self-Employed
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 10 months)
Create and publish platform-specific content for brand partnerships and paid collaborations. Grow and engage an authentic online community through consistent, original storytelling.
Digital Content Manager
Nerdware
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Planned, scheduled, and executed consistent social media content across multiple platforms. Managed online communities and analysed content performance to optimise future strategies.
Customer Success Manager (Influencer Marketing)
Humanz
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Developed and executed end-to-end influencer and social campaigns for multiple brand clients. Managed content from influencer sourcing to post-campaign reporting, tracking performance and preparing client reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Red & Yellow Creative School
Social Media Marketing Certificate, Social Media Marketing
Completed a Social Media Marketing Certificate in 2023.
Skills Academy
Project Management Certificate, Project Management
Completed a Project Management Certificate in 2019.
Central Johannesburg TVET College
N1 – N5, Electronics Engineering
2014 -
Studied Electronics Engineering from N1 to N5 level, starting in 2014.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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