Yolanda Goboza

A dedicated and ambitious Corporate Communication Young Professional with strong academic credentials and practical experience in public relations, corporate communication, digital media, stakeholder engagement, event management, and content creation. Currently serving as a Marketing and Communication Intern at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC), where she contributes to social media management, internal communication, photography, videography, stakeholder relations, and corporate events. Yolanda possesses excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills and is passionate about using strategic communication to build brands, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive organisational success.

Marketing and Communication Intern at Coega Development Corporation (CDC) (2024-11 – Present)

• Support communication and stakeholder engagement initiatives within the Marketing and Communication Business Unit.
• Manage social media content and digital engagement.
• Produce photography and videography content for corporate communication initiatives.
• Assist with internal communication campaigns and employee engagement activities.
• Manage and create content for social media platforms.
• Monitor social media trends and performance metrics.
• Support internal communication initiatives and campaigns.
• Capture and edit photography and videography content for corporate use.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities.

Communication Intern at Epilite 162cc (2024-01 – 2024-06)

• Supported the planning and execution of corporate events and meetings.
• Assisted in developing internal communication strategies.
• Handled financial administration, including invoice and quotation processing.
• Coordinated and executed company events, conferences, and meetings.
• Assisted in developing and implementing internal communication strategies.
• Compiled and processed invoices and quotations.
• Supported communication activities aimed at enhancing employee engagement.

Social Media Officer at SEED Programme, Nelson Mandela University (2023-02 – 2023-12)

• Created and scheduled content across multiple social media platforms.
• Designed graphics to support digital communication campaigns.
• Monitored analytics and reported on social media performance.
• Developed and scheduled monthly content for social media platforms.
• Designed visually engaging graphics to support campaigns.
• Managed social media promotion for university events and initiatives.
• Tracked and analysed social media metrics and engagement.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Corporate Communication – Nelson Mandela University (2024)

Advanced Diploma in Public Relations Management – Nelson Mandela University (2023)

Diploma in Public Relations Management – Nelson Mandela University (2022)

National Senior Certificate (Matric) – Kingsridge High School for Girls (2017)