Phemelo Kebinelang

Led all aspects of business operations for a new enterprise, encompassing content creation, publishing, management, operations, marketing, sales, and finance.

• Spearheaded the establishment and growth of Vonage Enterprise Pty Ltd, overseeing comprehensive business development from conception to execution.
• Developed and executed multi-faceted marketing and sales strategies, driving initial market penetration and client acquisition.
• Managed end-to-end operational workflows, ensuring efficient content creation, publishing, and overall business management.
• Implemented robust financial management practices, optimizing resource allocation and supporting sustainable growth initiatives.

Directed a long-term youth and community development project focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation skills and training within Johannesburg.

• Led the strategic planning and execution of a comprehensive youth and community development project, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Designed and implemented impactful training programs aimed at enhancing job creation skills for youth across the City of Johannesburg.
• Cultivated and managed key partnerships with local stakeholders to ensure project alignment and maximize community impact.

Directed the Youth Unit within the Office of the Executive Mayor, overseeing policy, strategy, and program implementation for youth development.

• Directed the formulation and implementation of comprehensive youth policies and strategies, significantly impacting program effectiveness across the city.
• Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of youth programs, overseeing budgeting, coordination, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Authored and presented high-impact reports and strategic recommendations to the Executive Mayor and City Council, influencing key policy decisions.
• Cultivated and managed critical partnerships and collaborations to expand program reach and collaborative initiatives.

Managed and coordinated youth development initiatives and personnel across regions within the Community Development and Social Development departments.

• Managed and coordinated regional youth development coordinators, optimizing program delivery across the city's departments.
• Initiated and implemented impactful youth intervention programs and projects, enhancing community engagement and social upliftment.
• Established and facilitated ward-based and regional youth development forums, fostering broad community participation and dialogue.
• Conducted capacity-building workshops and youth summits for forum members, empowering over 500 participants with essential skills and knowledge.

Managed logistics and supply chain operations for a community survey project, ensuring efficient resource allocation and field support.

• Managed the acquisition and oversight of transport and fleet for a large-scale community survey project, ensuring timely field operations.
• Coordinated accommodation and consumable supplies for project teams, supporting over 100 field workers effectively.
• Oversaw the secure storage and efficient distribution of project materials and tools, enhancing operational readiness and survey accuracy.

Supervised field workers and enumerators for the 2001 Census and community survey projects, ensuring data collection accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Supervised field workers and enumerators, ensuring the accuracy of questionnaires and maps for the 2001 Census and various surveys.
• Negotiated access to over 500 households for field teams, significantly improving data collection rates and accessibility.
• Collated and analyzed information gathered from the field, contributing to comprehensive data sets for national statistics.
• Managed the transportation of field workers to various work points, optimizing daily operational routes and schedules.

Served as a multi-sector coordinator on the Ward Committee, leading initiatives in economic development, corporate/administrative services, NGO/CBO, and sports/recreation.

• Coordinated economic development initiatives, assisting in local project employment and promoting adherence to city regulations among street vendors.
• Disseminated critical information on city services and facilities, enhancing community access to resources and administrative support.
• Compiled a comprehensive database of all NGOs and CBOs in Ward 64, facilitating the formation of a unified community forum.
• Liaised with community members and the Ward Councillor to foster amicable relationships in sports activities, identifying and submitting sporting codes for the 2004 South African sporting games tournament.

Chaired the Community Health Committee, fostering strong relationships between clinic personnel and patients and advocating for improved health services.

• Chaired the Community Health Committee, building strong relationships between clinic personnel and patients to enhance service delivery.
• Monitored health service delivery, actively addressing patient issues and collaborating with clinic management to improve overall services.
• Served as a member of key clinic committees (Quality Assurance, Client Complaints) and as a panelist for new staff interviews, contributing to operational excellence.
• Represented community interests on the Gauteng Hospitals Board, advocating for enhanced healthcare services and patient welfare.

Coordinated projects for young individuals involved in criminal activities, focusing on rehabilitation and positive engagement.

• Coordinated targeted projects for youth involved in criminal activities, promoting rehabilitation and positive behavioral change.
• Organized and executed sports games and workshops aimed at street youth in the Hillbrow area, fostering community integration and skill development.

Managed and facilitated ground breakers for HIV/AIDS awareness programs under the Faranani Youth Consultative Forum.

• Managed and facilitated a team of 'ground breakers' under the Faranani Youth Consultative Forum, ensuring effective program execution.
• Delivered impactful HIV/AIDS awareness classes to students at St Boniface High School and communities around Galeshewe, reaching over 500 individuals.

Managed business and project initiatives, including fundraising and entrepreneurial support for youth.

• Secured donations from local businesses, raising over R50,000 to fund youth initiatives and entrepreneurial projects.
• Initiated and managed projects designed to foster young entrepreneurship within the community, supporting 10+ new ventures.

Facilitated and educated elderly individuals in foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

• Facilitated and delivered literacy classes to elderly individuals, enhancing their basic spelling, grammar, language, and numeracy skills.
• Educated a diverse group of adult learners, contributing to improved general knowledge and cognitive abilities within the community.

Contributed to community welfare through initiatives like vegetable gardening and public health awareness campaigns.

• Developed and maintained vegetable gardens for elderly residents at Galeshewe Old Age Home, contributing to food security for over 50 individuals.
• Organized and spearheaded School's AIDS Week 2002, reaching over 1,000 students with vital health awareness information.