I'm Shumba Sindisa Monyana, a Durban-based creative specializing in social media marketing, videography, and photography. I craft engaging content that tells cohesive brand stories and helps clients grow their online presence. With hands-on experience across universities and agencies, I bring a result-driven mindset, strong storytelling, and a friendly, collaborative approach to every project.

Shumba Sindisa Monyana

I'm Shumba Sindisa Monyana, a Durban-based creative specializing in social media marketing, videography, and photography. I craft engaging content that tells cohesive brand stories and helps clients grow their online presence. With hands-on experience across universities and agencies, I bring a result-driven mindset, strong storytelling, and a friendly, collaborative approach to every project.

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I’m Shumba Sindisa Monyana, a Durban-based creative specializing in social media marketing, videography, and photography. I craft engaging content that tells cohesive brand stories and helps clients grow their online presence.

With hands-on experience across universities and agencies, I bring a result-driven mindset, strong storytelling, and a friendly, collaborative approach to every project.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
Xhosa
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at UKZN Durban Rugby and UKZN Ladies Rugby Club
February 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Created and executed social media content strategies; produced high-quality video content (promos, reels) achieving 10k+ views; managed content calendar and delivered content for Varsity Shield 2024 and Varsity Cup 2024.
Founder and Social Media Manager at SYRE | VIDEOGRAPHER
August 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025
Produced visually compelling photo and video content; edited videos with strong narrative flow; used platform insights to optimize performance; contributed creative ideas aligning with brand goals.
Part-Time Photographer at P.LEKAY PHOTOGRAPHER
November 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Produced visually compelling photo and video content; edited photos with narrative flow.
Social Media Manager and Videographer at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) TikTok & Instagram
January 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Managed content strategy and visual storytelling for UKZN’s official TikTok and Instagram; created and published engaging video content covering major university events (Varsity Shield and Varsity Cup campaigns); increased engagement and reach; collaborated with departments to align messaging.
Videographer and Social Media Intern at Asante Solutions Durban
March 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Produced high-quality video tailored for client branding; managed and scheduled posts across social platforms; collaborated with marketing and creative teams to align content with business objectives; supported performance tracking and content planning.

Education

Grade 12 – Bachelor’s Pass at Hoerskool Upington
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other