Johan Kolesky
@johankolesky
Operations Manager at Mother City Jungle who grew online conversions and sustained customer satisfaction above 95%.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Mother City Jungle, I coordinated daily operations across stock control, quality assurance, order fulfillment, and logistics. I also managed the customer journey, sustaining satisfaction scores above 95%.
I developed targeted digital campaigns and organic social content that scaled online conversions and in-store foot traffic. Across e-commerce roles, I’ve managed product catalogues and inventory on Shopify, Amazon, and Takealot.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online English Teacher
Happy Planet Learning / TOTA
May 2026 - Present (5 months)
Delivers live 1-on-1 virtual sessions, fostering rapport with international clients and adapting communication to individual needs.
Operations & Data Support Specialist
Ligum Brands
Feb 2026 - Mar 2026 (1 month)
Provided overflow support during peak demand, managing product catalogue loading and inventory synchronization across Shopify, Amazon, and Takealot.
Operations Manager & Digital Strategist
Mother City Jungle
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Orchestrated daily operations including stock control, fulfillment, and logistics, while executing digital campaigns and maintaining customer satisfaction above 95%.
Sales & Social Media Marketing Specialist
LEGO (The Great Yellow Brick Co.)
Mar 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Facilitated premium customer experiences and oversaw store workflows, while designing social media campaigns to bridge online and physical retail.
Social Media Strategist & Influencer Manager
Chasing Africa
Dec 2020 - Feb 2021 (2 months)
Structured brand-influencer partnerships and engineered content calendars, providing data analytics to maximize campaign ROI.
Office Administrator & Social Media Strategist
Boss Model Management
Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 (4 months)
Managed office administration and social media strategy for a model management agency.
National Tour Social Media Strategist & PA
Elandré Musiek Management
Aug 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Provided social media strategy and personal assistance during national tours.
Sales Consultant & General Administration
The Camera Shop & Forum Stationery
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Handled sales and general administrative duties.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alison Learning Portal
Certificate, Critical Care Nursing
2025 - 2025
Earned a Certificate in Critical Care Nursing in 2025.
Despatch High School
National Senior Certificate, General
Completed National Senior Certificate (Matric) in 2015.
The Media Workshop / AFDA University
Short Course, Television and Media Production
2014 - 2014
Completed a short course in Television and Media Production in 2014.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Social media
Skills
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