Jacob Legodi

Results-driven Fundraising, Marketing, Communications and Community Development Professional with over 10 years of experience across the non-profit, education, media, administration and customer service sectors. Skilled in fundraising, donor relations, stakeholder engagement, proposal writing, digital marketing, social media management, photography, videography, content creation and project coordination. Award-winning filmmaker and experienced lecturer with a proven ability to build partnerships, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and deliver measurable social impact.

Fundraiser - Siyabonga Africa

(2021-02)

Secure funding and resources for organisational programmes through donor engagement, corporate partnerships, proposal writing, stakeholder relationship management, reporting and fundraising initiatives that support job creation and poverty alleviation.

Marketing Officer - Siyabonga Africa

(2021-01)

Manage digital marketing, social media strategy, photography, videography, content creation, web content and organisational communications. Travel nationally to document beneficiary businesses and programme impact while strengthening brand visibility.

Driver - Siyabonga Africa

(2022-03 - 2023-12)

Safely transported staff, goods, donations and cash collections. Conducted vehicle inspections, maintained mileage logs, managed fuel records, ensured compliance with road regulations, reported maintenance issues and represented the organisation professionally.

Lecturer - Black Education Upgrading Film School

(2018-01 - 2020-03)

Taught Performing Arts, Stage Play and Camera Operations to approximately 100 students. Also performed office administration duties including filing, tax return administration and tax clearance compliance.

Tutor - Kumon Educational Japan Co., Ltd

(2017-01 - 2019-01)

Supported Mathematics and English programmes for approximately 30 learners from age 4 to matric level. Prepared learning materials, maintained academic records and supported learner development.

Call Centre Agent - Democratic Alliance

(2016-08 - 2016-08)

Contacted voters, provided voting station information and coordinated transport support for voters with disabilities in a fast-paced election environment.

Festival Marketing & Screening Coordinator - Uhuru Productions

(2012-09 - 2012-10)

Supported marketing and communications for the 10th Tri-Continental Film Festival. Managed correspondence, invitations and film quality-control screenings prior to launch.

Filmmaker, Director of Photography & Editor - Black Education Upgrading

(2011-01 - 2012-01)

Shot 13 nationally broadcast television episodes, worked on 10 feature films and 5 short films, and received a Best Director Award for excellence in storytelling, cinematography and post-production.

Office Administrator - Black Education Upgrading

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

Managed organisational records, filing systems, tax return administration, tax clearance compliance and general office operations.

Finance & Investment - University of the Witwatersrand (2013 - 2013)

Foundation of Information Communication Technology - Tshwane University of Technology (2011 - 2011)

National Senior Certificate (Matric) - The Glen High School