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Lindiwe Somo

@lindiwesomo

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I build purpose-driven brands, grow market access, and support sustainable entrepreneurship.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute hands-on brand building, digital marketing, market access and business-development experience to purpose-driven teams, particularly where sustainability, agribusiness, entrepreneurship and community impact matter.

I founded Ntombi and Rano Trading and developed Lindz Nature's Lick, a plant-based avocado skincare range. I lead its brand positioning, digital promotion, product presentation, customer engagement, market entry, Takealot presence and WhatsApp Business sales.

As Director of Medupi Ya Boraro NPC and Convener for Agroprocessing & Manufacturing in Capricorn District, I coordinate partnerships, training, mentoring and enterprise-development initiatives that support entrepreneurs and rural communities.

I've strengthened my practical marketing, market-access, pitching and business-development work through GIBS Enterprise Development Academy, Corteva Agriscience and Walmart Grow Your Biz programmes. I bring an agribusiness and sustainability perspective to purpose-driven brands and commercial opportunities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Founder & CEO

Ntombi and Rano Trading

Founded and leads a business focused on entrepreneurship, product development, and market opportunities. Developed and marketed Lindz Nature's Lick, a plant-based skincare range, and built a Takealot marketplace presence and WhatsApp Business sales channel.

Digital Marketing Brand Development Product Positioning Market Access Customer Engagement Sales Support Operations Management Partnership Management Community Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Alison Online Learning

Diploma, Media Studies

Earned a Diploma in Media Studies, covering media theory, communication, and digital content.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Certificate, Supply Chain Management

Completed a Certificate in Supply Chain Management, focusing on logistics, procurement, and supply chain operations.

London Academy of Professional Training

Advanced Diploma, Agribusiness

Completed an Advanced Diploma in Agribusiness, gaining knowledge in agricultural business management and operations.

NOSA

Certificate, Occupational Health and Safety

Completed Introduction to SAMTRAC, gaining foundational knowledge in occupational health and safety.

Institute of Food and Agribusiness Leadership (IFAL), Digital School of Food and Agriculture

Certificate, Agricultural Business

Earned a Certificate in Agricultural Business Models, covering business frameworks for agricultural enterprises.

GIBS Enterprise Development Academy (EDA)

Certificate, Business Strategy

Completed a Certificate in Planning and Strategising, focusing on strategic planning and business development.

GIBS Enterprise Development Academy (EDA)

Certificate, Digital Marketing

Completed a Certificate in Access to Market Using Digital Marketing, Presentation and Pitching, enhancing digital marketing and pitching skills.

GIBS Enterprise Development Academy (EDA)

Certificate, Business Networking

Completed a Certificate in Building Relationships and Networking, focusing on professional relationship management.

GIBS

Certificate, Human Resources Management

Completed Human Resources Management in South Africa, Part 1 and Part 2 under ADA, covering HR principles and practices.

Honoris Online Academy

Certificate, Soft Skills

Earned a 21st Century Soft Skills Certificate, covering behavioural intelligence, critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.