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David Mpangalala

@davidmpangalala

Digital marketing and operations professional with hands-on experience in social media, Canva, content coordination and administration.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a remote opportunity in marketing operations, digital marketing or social media coordination where I can apply my skills in content creation, Canva, Buffer, Google Analytics and administration. I enjoy organised, creative and results-driven work and would like to grow within an international or South African team.

I am an adaptable marketing, operations and administration professional based in East London, South Africa. I have hands-on experience developing digital content, coordinating social media platforms and supporting small-business operations.

As the founder and Operational Lead of Market Edge Insights, I manage a multi-platform digital presence and create practical business-focused content for entrepreneurs. I use tools such as Canva to create visual content and Buffer to coordinate and schedule social media posts across different platforms.

My background also includes administration, customer service, hospitality, logistics, data collection and financial coordination. These experiences have strengthened my organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

I am particularly interested in digital marketing, social media coordination, marketing operations and administrative support. I enjoy learning new digital tools and using technology and AI to improve productivity and workflows. I am now seeking an opportunity where I can contribute my practical skills while continuing to grow my marketing career.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Operational Lead

Current

Market Edge Insights

Sep 2026 - Present (2 months)

Founder and operational lead of a business-focused digital platform for South African entrepreneurs. Create practical content on business compliance and operations, manage a presence across multiple social media platforms, design visuals using Canva and coordinate post scheduling with Buffer.

Digital Marketing Social Media Management Content Creation Canva Content Scheduling Marketing Administration Administrative Support Operations Coordination Customer Service Data Entry Microsoft Office Communication Management Inventory Management

Current

Bar Operations Coordinator

Current

Brazas Portuguese Restaurant

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Independently manage daily service bar operations, including beverage service, cocktails, coffees and milkshakes. Monitor stock levels, place orders when needed, maintain glassware and bar cleanliness, and deliver efficient customer service.

Customer Service Inventory Management Stock Control Beverages Teamwork Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IQ Academy

Business & Marketing Management Certificate, Business Management & Marketing

2019 - 2019

Completed coursework in Business and Marketing Management, with practical learning in business operations, marketing principles and management. Achieved class marks of 79% in Business Management and 77% in Marketing Management.

PC Training and Business College

End-user Computing Certificate, End-user Computing

2005 - 2005

Completed training in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as email and internet use. Developed practical computer and administrative skills for office and business environments.

Umzuvukile Senior Secondary School

National Senior Certificate (Matric), General Secondary Education

2001 - 2001

Completed National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a general secondary education background. Developed foundational skills in communication, mathematics, science and independent learning.