Hi, I’m Temba Komane, a Creative Strategist & Digital Designer who builds digital systems that connect insights, creativity, and performance. I translate complex brand challenges into clear, scalable strategies and campaigns that drive engagement and revenue. I blend analytical thinking with creative leadership and hands-on execution, leading cross-functional teams across agencies, startups, and cross-border collaborations in fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about turning data into campaigns, platforms, and content that perform. My work spans branding, social, content, and web—always with a focus on measurable impact and sustainable growth for SMEs, non-profits, and education-sector clients.

Tembak Komane

Hi, I’m Temba Komane, a Creative Strategist & Digital Designer who builds digital systems that connect insights, creativity, and performance. I translate complex brand challenges into clear, scalable strategies and campaigns that drive engagement and revenue. I blend analytical thinking with creative leadership and hands-on execution, leading cross-functional teams across agencies, startups, and cross-border collaborations in fast-paced environments. I’m passionate about turning data into campaigns, platforms, and content that perform. My work spans branding, social, content, and web—always with a focus on measurable impact and sustainable growth for SMEs, non-profits, and education-sector clients.

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Hi, I’m Temba Komane, a Creative Strategist & Digital Designer who builds digital systems that connect insights, creativity, and performance. I translate complex brand challenges into clear, scalable strategies and campaigns that drive engagement and revenue.

I blend analytical thinking with creative leadership and hands-on execution, leading cross-functional teams across agencies, startups, and cross-border collaborations in fast-paced environments.

I’m passionate about turning data into campaigns, platforms, and content that perform. My work spans branding, social, content, and web—always with a focus on measurable impact and sustainable growth for SMEs, non-profits, and education-sector clients.

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Work Experience

Creative Strategist & Director at Grid Media Collective
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creative Strategist & Director focusing on building digital systems that connect insight, creativity, and performance. Responsible for translating complex brand challenges into clear, scalable strategies and translating them into campaigns, platforms, and content that drive engagement and revenue. Leads cross-functional teams in high-pressure, fast-moving environments, blending analytical thinking with creative leadership and hands-on execution.
Senior Digital & Social Media Manager at PR & Brand Network
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Led cross-border digital strategy and campaign execution for lifestyle and FMCG brands across South Africa and Lesotho. Directed a creative team to deliver strategy-aligned content, rebuilt underperforming brand accounts into compliant, growth-ready platforms, and implemented conversion-focused systems (including WhatsApp booking integration). Key achievements included 20% social growth and 80%+ engagement for a food brand; doubled bookings for a Sandton-based day spa; increased LinkedIn traffic and engagement for Brics Women.
Freelance Digital Designer & Web Maintenance at Maruo Designs
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Freelance digital designer and web maintenance specialist. Collaborated on large-scale corporate and event campaigns within agency-led frameworks. Created multi-format digital assets for social, screen, and web platforms; supported website updates and basic SEO optimization; delivered creative briefs under tight timelines, strengthening agency workflow discipline and delivery efficiency.
Multimedia Designer (Contract) at EQ4 Designs
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced design collateral for national-level sports and corporate clients (including SA Rugby projects), supported website design and visual system development, and delivered multi-platform creative assets within a fast-paced studio environment.
Digital Marketing Assistant at Brand Ties Marketing Solutions
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Supported campaign planning, execution, and reporting; assisted in content production, scheduling, and performance tracking; contributed to brand strategy implementation across client accounts.
Social Media Coordinator at KPRM Media Solutions
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Managed digital platforms for a leading African cryptocurrency vendor; supported the development and scaling of the brand’s YouTube channel and video content strategy.

Education

Digital Marketing at The Open University
January 1, 2021 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

Social Media Marketing Certification
January 1, 2026 - February 26, 2026
Inbound Marketing Certification
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Project Planning (SpecCon)
January 1, 2021 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other