Simeon H. Kandjala
Ongwediva, Oshana
Summary
Professional Communication Officer with close to 8 years of experience in the field of communication. Meticulous in managing and carrying out special events by mobilizing team members, arranging for media presence, composing written documents, booking service providers, reserving event venues and preparing eye-catching graphics. Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases, and marketing materials. I am organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Work on own initiatives with or without supervision and eager to develop my professional skills. Possess a great wealth of Interpersonal Relations Skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Public Relations Officer
Omusati Regional Council
05.2016 - Current
- Oversee the work of the Public Relations & Meetings Section as its head at the Council.
- Communicate with the media regarding Council's positions, current events & solicit media coverage for special events, programmes & projects.
- Respond to enquiries from the media to ensure that a positive image of the organisation is maintained.
- I do media monitoring for my organisation.
- Liaise with line ministries & other institutions.
- My job also includes doing marketing, promotion, public education, internal & external communication, report writing, designing pamphlets, posters and write press releases.
- I update & manage the social media platforms/accounts of the Council as well us its website.
- Advise management on public relations matters that built goodwill between the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Create news letter and flyers to disseminate Council's information.
- Coordinate Council's attendance at trade shows to market & generate publicity for Council's products or services.
- Manage the Government Communication System (GCS) that promotes public participation via suggestion boxes and feedback button on the website.
- Worked as the Regional Publicity Officer for NSA during the 2023 Housing & Population Sensus.
Teacher
Ministry Of Education, At David Sheehama & GT SSS
01.2009 - 04.2016
- Worked as an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Teacher at Gabriel Taapopi SSS for 3 years.
- Taught Agriculture at David Sheehama SSS for 4 years, where I also taught ICT & Life Skills as non-promotional subjects.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports, Learners Representative Committee (LRC), Junior Councillors & life skills coaching, enriching the learners' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Served as a School Management Member for two years at GT SSS.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities, hence managing to complete an ICDL & an English Language Proficiency Programme during my teaching days. This kept me abreast with the current trends in education.
Education
Bachelor of English And Linguistics Honours -
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia04.2024
Bachelor of Communication -
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia04.2014
Diploma in Education -
University of Zimbabwe, BT Teachers College
Harare, Zimbambwe08.2009
Skills
- Speech Writing
- Corporate Communications
- Press Release Writing
- Media Communications
- Customer Service
- Communications strategies
- Media Relations
- Editorial skills
- Crisis Communication Management
- Graphic Designing
- Public relations
- Social media proficiency
Certification
- ICDL
- Code B driver's license
- Namibia Football Association (NFA) C License
- One week Graphic Design Certificate
Extra Curricular Activities
- I have a great passion for sports, thus I have been involved in playing football, coaching and managing different sport codes, both in my schooling and working careers.
- Sport presentation, thus I do it or local radios when I get the opportunity.
- Reading books and different materials.
- Imparting life skills to the youth.
Languages
Oshiwambo
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
References:
1. Mr Sakaria N.N. Eelu 2. Ms Maria K. Iita
Principal: G.T. SSS Control Administrative Officer
Private Bag 5532, Oshakati Omusati Regional Council
Tel/Mobile Phone: 065-2303345/08112286056 Tel/Mobile No: 065-251019/0812863032
Timeline
Senior Public Relations Officer
Omusati Regional Council
05.2016 - Current
Teacher
Ministry Of Education, At David Sheehama & GT SSS
01.2009 - 04.2016
Bachelor of English And Linguistics Honours -
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Communication -
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Diploma in Education -
University of Zimbabwe, BT Teachers College
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