Sphiwe Dlamini-Molete

Develops regional communications strategies and campaign plans for advocacy priorities across Southern Africa, including child marriage elimination and gender-based violence prevention. Leads media engagement and drafts donor and policy communications for regional advocacy initiatives.

Leads strategic communications and public relations for BRICS youth development programmes and international cooperation initiatives. Manages communications volunteers and multi-platform campaigns using social media, email, and traditional media, and directs communications planning for national and international engagements.

Develops communications plans and messaging frameworks for USAID missions and implementing partners across Africa to support donor engagement and programme visibility. Plans and delivers conferences and learning events while producing executive communications and policy-adjacent content.

Builds digital content strategies for advocacy campaigns across website, social media, and email channels to increase engagement. Manages website content optimization on CMS platforms and monitors campaign performance to improve reach.

Develops institutional communications strategies to support research dissemination, policy influence, and stakeholder engagement across governance, climate, and international relations portfolios. Manages media relations, drafts press and digital communications, coordinates major events, and uses Google Analytics to inform content strategy.

Leads public engagement initiatives by supporting speaking engagements, media outreach, and community partnerships focused on ethical leadership and social justice. Also supports fundraising, donor engagement, and stakeholder relationship-building.

Supports media relations, communications planning, website management, and stakeholder engagement. Maintains media databases, coordinates interview requests, and assists with content development and communications reporting.

Supports sales and marketing operations, including client engagement and promotional activities. Manages product order processing, invoicing, and customer communications, and assists with marketing initiatives targeting educational institutions and youth audiences.

Provides administrative support by coordinating documentation management, reporting, and event support activities. Prepares meeting minutes, correspondence, and internal reports while maintaining departmental records.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Strategic Communications at the University of Johannesburg from 2024 to 2025.

Google Analytics 4 certification completed in 2024.

Advanced Diploma in Communication Management at the University of Johannesburg (completed in 2023).

Certificate in BRICS Studies at Fudan University, completed in 2019.

BRICS School certificate completed in Moscow in 2018.

Diploma in International Communications at Tshwane University of Technology from 2013 to 2016.