Simunikiwe Mbatha
Public Relations graduate from DUT with a real passion for content, people and building brands online
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About
I am a Public Relations graduate from DUT with a real passion for content, people and building brands online. I currently run the social media and student recruitment pages for AfricaLearn College in Durban. I love creating videos that people actually watch, talking to learners at schools, and turning comments and DMs into enrolled students. I am looking to grow in a creative team where I can combine PR, social media and working with content creators.
Experience
Social Media and recruitment Assistant - Africa Learn College - Durban
(2025-04)
I handle the day-to-day marketing for the college. My job is to make sure we are visible, trusted and that learners apply.
- Visit high schools and EXPOS around KZN to talk about study options for 2026
- Create daily TikToks, Reels and Facebook posts including ideas, scripts and captions
- Work with photographers when we have activations and school campaigns
- Manage our inbox - reply to Facebook comments, and WhatsApp enquiries
- Help learners apply directly on WhatsApp and follow up on leads
- Look at what other colleges are posting and find better ways to engage our audience
- Plan promotions that bring in more applications and build our brand
Radio Representative, Radio Presenter and Producer - Eita Radio and Vibe FM
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Wrote scripts for shows, interviews and adverts for local businesses
- Presented shows, interviewed guests and hosted community competitions and events
- Managed listener interaction on social media and phone-ins
- Produced and voiced radio adverts
- Learnt how to keep an audience engaged and how to communicate clearly on air
Sales Assistant - Dehill Clothing
(2021-07 - 2021-12)
- Helped customers, promoted clothing and worked towards daily sales targets
- Kept the store neat and organised displays
- Learnt customer service and retail trends
Education
Diploma in Management Sciences - Public Relations and Communication Management - Durban University of Technology (2020-01 - 2023-06)
Grade 12 - Eastbury Secondary School (2015-01 - 2019-12)
