Phemelo Kebinelang
Community Development & Public Sector Leader | Entrepreneur
Soweto, ZA.About
Highly accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in community development, public sector management, and entrepreneurial ventures. Proven expertise in strategic program formulation, multi-stakeholder engagement, and driving impactful initiatives for social and economic upliftment. Adept at leveraging strong communication and organizational skills to achieve measurable outcomes and foster sustainable growth within diverse community and governmental frameworks.
Work
Vonage Enterprise Pty Ltd
|Founder/Director
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Summary
Led all aspects of business operations for a new enterprise, encompassing content creation, publishing, management, operations, marketing, sales, and finance.
Highlights
Spearheaded the establishment and growth of Vonage Enterprise Pty Ltd, overseeing comprehensive business development from conception to execution.
Developed and executed multi-faceted marketing and sales strategies, driving initial market penetration and client acquisition.
Managed end-to-end operational workflows, ensuring efficient content creation, publishing, and overall business management.
Implemented robust financial management practices, optimizing resource allocation and supporting sustainable growth initiatives.
Crowdsmith Youth Foundation
|Director
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Summary
Directed a long-term youth and community development project focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation skills and training within Johannesburg.
Highlights
Led the strategic planning and execution of a comprehensive youth and community development project, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
Designed and implemented impactful training programs aimed at enhancing job creation skills for youth across the City of Johannesburg.
Cultivated and managed key partnerships with local stakeholders to ensure project alignment and maximize community impact.
City of Johannesburg
|Head: Youth Unit
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Summary
Directed the Youth Unit within the Office of the Executive Mayor, overseeing policy, strategy, and program implementation for youth development.
Highlights
Directed the formulation and implementation of comprehensive youth policies and strategies, significantly impacting program effectiveness across the city.
Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of youth programs, overseeing budgeting, coordination, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes.
Authored and presented high-impact reports and strategic recommendations to the Executive Mayor and City Council, influencing key policy decisions.
Cultivated and managed critical partnerships and collaborations to expand program reach and collaborative initiatives.
City of Johannesburg Municipality
|Operational Manager: Youth Directorate
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Summary
Managed and coordinated youth development initiatives and personnel across regions within the Community Development and Social Development departments.
Highlights
Managed and coordinated regional youth development coordinators, optimizing program delivery across the city's departments.
Initiated and implemented impactful youth intervention programs and projects, enhancing community engagement and social upliftment.
Established and facilitated ward-based and regional youth development forums, fostering broad community participation and dialogue.
Conducted capacity-building workshops and youth summits for forum members, empowering over 500 participants with essential skills and knowledge.
Statistics South Africa
|District Logistics Manager, City of Tshwane
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Summary
Managed logistics and supply chain operations for a community survey project, ensuring efficient resource allocation and field support.
Highlights
Managed the acquisition and oversight of transport and fleet for a large-scale community survey project, ensuring timely field operations.
Coordinated accommodation and consumable supplies for project teams, supporting over 100 field workers effectively.
Oversaw the secure storage and efficient distribution of project materials and tools, enhancing operational readiness and survey accuracy.
Statistics South Africa
|Supervisor – City of Johannesburg
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Summary
Supervised field workers and enumerators for the 2001 Census and community survey projects, ensuring data collection accuracy and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Supervised field workers and enumerators, ensuring the accuracy of questionnaires and maps for the 2001 Census and various surveys.
Negotiated access to over 500 households for field teams, significantly improving data collection rates and accessibility.
Collated and analyzed information gathered from the field, contributing to comprehensive data sets for national statistics.
Managed the transportation of field workers to various work points, optimizing daily operational routes and schedules.
Volunteer
Ward 64 (City of Johannesburg – Region F)
|Ward Committee Member (Multi-Sector Coordinator)
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Summary
Served as a multi-sector coordinator on the Ward Committee, leading initiatives in economic development, corporate/administrative services, NGO/CBO, and sports/recreation.
Highlights
Coordinated economic development initiatives, assisting in local project employment and promoting adherence to city regulations among street vendors.
Disseminated critical information on city services and facilities, enhancing community access to resources and administrative support.
Compiled a comprehensive database of all NGOs and CBOs in Ward 64, facilitating the formation of a unified community forum.
Liaised with community members and the Ward Councillor to foster amicable relationships in sports activities, identifying and submitting sporting codes for the 2004 South African sporting games tournament.
Hillbrow Community Health Centre
|Chairperson - Hillbrow Hospital Community Health Committee
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Summary
Chaired the Community Health Committee, fostering strong relationships between clinic personnel and patients and advocating for improved health services.
Highlights
Chaired the Community Health Committee, building strong relationships between clinic personnel and patients to enhance service delivery.
Monitored health service delivery, actively addressing patient issues and collaborating with clinic management to improve overall services.
Served as a member of key clinic committees (Quality Assurance, Client Complaints) and as a panelist for new staff interviews, contributing to operational excellence.
Represented community interests on the Gauteng Hospitals Board, advocating for enhanced healthcare services and patient welfare.
Hillbrow Police Station Youth Desk
|Project Coordinator
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Summary
Coordinated projects for young individuals involved in criminal activities, focusing on rehabilitation and positive engagement.
Highlights
Coordinated targeted projects for youth involved in criminal activities, promoting rehabilitation and positive behavioral change.
Organized and executed sports games and workshops aimed at street youth in the Hillbrow area, fostering community integration and skill development.
LOVELIFE
|Line Manager and Facilitator
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Summary
Managed and facilitated ground breakers for HIV/AIDS awareness programs under the Faranani Youth Consultative Forum.
Highlights
Managed and facilitated a team of 'ground breakers' under the Faranani Youth Consultative Forum, ensuring effective program execution.
Delivered impactful HIV/AIDS awareness classes to students at St Boniface High School and communities around Galeshewe, reaching over 500 individuals.
Faranani Youth Consultative Forum
|Business & Project Management Portfolio
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Summary
Managed business and project initiatives, including fundraising and entrepreneurial support for youth.
Highlights
Secured donations from local businesses, raising over R50,000 to fund youth initiatives and entrepreneurial projects.
Initiated and managed projects designed to foster young entrepreneurship within the community, supporting 10+ new ventures.
South African National Literacy Initiatives
|Educator
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Summary
Facilitated and educated elderly individuals in foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Highlights
Facilitated and delivered literacy classes to elderly individuals, enhancing their basic spelling, grammar, language, and numeracy skills.
Educated a diverse group of adult learners, contributing to improved general knowledge and cognitive abilities within the community.
Kimberley Youth Consultative Forum
|Additional Member
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Summary
Contributed to community welfare through initiatives like vegetable gardening and public health awareness campaigns.
Highlights
Developed and maintained vegetable gardens for elderly residents at Galeshewe Old Age Home, contributing to food security for over 50 individuals.
Organized and spearheaded School's AIDS Week 2002, reaching over 1,000 students with vital health awareness information.
Education
University of South Africa
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Bachelor of Arts
Community Development – Human Social Sciences
University of South Africa
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Bachelor of Arts
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Courses
Politics I & II
Philosophy I & II
Economics I
Technikon Witwatersrand
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National Diploma
Marketing
Courses
Marketing I
Mercantile Law I
Personal Selling I and II
Consumer Behaviour I and II
End User Computer I
Economics II
Advertising and Sales Promotion I and II
Accounting for Marketers I
Quantitative Techniques I
Business English
Languages
English
Sesotho
Tswana
Isi-Zulu
Afrikaans
Sepedi
Xhosa
Certificates
Business Management
Issued By
University of South Africa
Skills
Software & Applications
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Internet Browsing, SAP, Windows 95.
Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Program Management, Budget Management.
Communication & Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communication, Report Writing, Consultative Meetings.
Community Development
Youth Empowerment, Community Outreach, Policy Development, Social Impact, Training & Facilitation, Community Forums.
Business Acumen
Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Financial Oversight, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Content Creation.
Analytical & Problem Solving
Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Information Collation.
Adaptability & Initiative
Self-Starter, Proactive, Resilience, Continuous Learning, Initiative, Working Under Pressure.
Logistics & Operations
Fleet Management, Supply Chain Management, Resource Acquisition, Material Storage, Field Operations Supervision.