Thabang Ledwaba

I am a brand strategist with a strong background in marketing, communications and business development. My work, particularly marketing strategies and skills assisted in the development and growth of Vaya Footwear, one of South Africa’s biggest footwear brand.

I am also a freelance marketing and communication consultant/facilitator with an academic background in Marketing and Communications. As a facilitator, I have worked with MSC Business College and Seed Academy.

I pride myself in being an expert in assisting businesses to connect with their audience on an emotional level through my ‘Marketing with Kopi’ initiative. I have over 7-years experience as a brand strategist and a marketing consultant.

As a freelance marketer, I am responsible for providing brand strategy, marketing, and communication training for Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises.

I have worked with over 250 business owners in small groups and on a one-on-one basis. In 2015, I had my first international project which was a facilitation project in Niefern, Germany.

I hold a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and Communications which I obtained in 2013.

I also have the following certifications in my name:

-The Fundamentals of digital Marketing (Google Digital Skills for Africa), 2019

-Building a Brand Strategy (Great Learning), 2023

-Brand Management (Great Learning), 2023