I am a communication and digital marketing specialist with over nine years of media industry experience. My career spans external communications, photography, graphic design, and journalism. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and a National Diploma in Journalism from Tshwane University of Technology, plus a Google Digital Marketing certificate and design training from CityVarsity. I currently serve as External Communications Officer at CCMA, where I drive content, media relations, social media, and strategic campaigns. Residing in Alberton, South Africa, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories across internal and external channels. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, video and sound editing, web content management, analytics, and branding. I am available for interview on weekdays and can provide a portfolio on request.

Diteboho Simelane

I am a communication and digital marketing specialist with over nine years of media industry experience. My career spans external communications, photography, graphic design, and journalism. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and a National Diploma in Journalism from Tshwane University of Technology, plus a Google Digital Marketing certificate and design training from CityVarsity. I currently serve as External Communications Officer at CCMA, where I drive content, media relations, social media, and strategic campaigns. Residing in Alberton, South Africa, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories across internal and external channels. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, video and sound editing, web content management, analytics, and branding. I am available for interview on weekdays and can provide a portfolio on request.

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I am a communication and digital marketing specialist with over nine years of media industry experience. My career spans external communications, photography, graphic design, and journalism. I hold an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from Red & Yellow Creative School of Business and a National Diploma in Journalism from Tshwane University of Technology, plus a Google Digital Marketing certificate and design training from CityVarsity. I currently serve as External Communications Officer at CCMA, where I drive content, media relations, social media, and strategic campaigns.

Residing in Alberton, South Africa, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging stories across internal and external channels. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, video and sound editing, web content management, analytics, and branding. I am available for interview on weekdays and can provide a portfolio on request.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

External Communications Officer at Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration (CCMA)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for external communications including content creation and management (memos, newsletters, press releases, website, blog), media relations, social media & digital management, strategic planning, budget management for campaigns, event coordination, analytics, branding, and supporting photography and graphic design.
Photographer/Graphic Designer at Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration (CCMA)
December 1, 2018 - May 1, 2024
Assisted with graphic design and events artwork using Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva; planned and executed artwork for events; designed marketing materials; contributed to annual report themes; performed photography; produced marketing videos and edited soundbites; managed CCMA branding and identity; compiled newsletters and updated website and social platforms; supported internal communications.
Communications and Events Management Assistant at Commission for Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration (CCMA)
November 1, 2017 - November 30, 2018
Assisted in planning and executing communications and events; supported marketing and public relations activities; contributed to digital campaigns, event branding and collateral; assisted with website and social media analytics; maintained CCMA Corporate Identity.
Sports Journalist at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017
Covered sports, produced sports podcasts and linked stories to SABC Sport social platforms; attended press conferences; compiled and edited sports stories and soundbites for radio; conducted research and assisted with office tasks.
Current Affairs Producer (Volunteer) at TUT FM
February 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014
Conducted diary meetings, managed social media accounts, edited stories, ran orders for the show, invited guests, and compiled news bulletins.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Journalism at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
National Diploma in Journalism at Tshwane University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Graphic Design for Digital Media at CityVarsity
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Digital Marketing at Google Digital Skills for Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Certificate (Google Digital Skills for Africa)
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications