Ayob Vania
Johannesburg based Consultant
Currently resides in: Gauteng, South Africa
Born 30-08-1978
in Johannesburg
South Africa
Having worked in both the Public and Private sector Ayob's strengths and passion lie in Community Development [including Online], Communications and Media.
Business Address
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Professional details
Current Position(s)
Independent Publicity, Content and Communications Professional |
Feather In Your Cap [CS]
Johannesburg ,
South Africa | 2004 -
present
Consulting and Project Management
Research, Development and Distribution of Client Specific Content and Communication for various print, broadcast and online media platforms.
Previous Position(s)
Online Media Specialist |
samro
2012 - 2012
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
● Manage and Maintain Communication Platforms
○ Website
○ Social Media Communities [Facebook & Twitter]
○ Electronic Newsletters [2x Bi-Monthly]
○ SAMRO Notes [Quarterly Member Print Magazine]
● Developing and managing the development of Content
● Online Community Development and Engagement
○ Online Client Service Interface
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
• Website and social media management
• Content production and management
• Public relations duties – managing client interface off and on site
• Media Relations: – 24/7 around project activations including but not limited to improving and expanding data bases, listing of events, interacting in social media spaces, website updates
• Managing off sight media requests
• Audience Development
• Managing and introducing innovative strategies to make the media centre a viable business operation hub
Contributor |
loveLife UNCUT Magazine
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2010 - 2012
Publishing, Printing and Print Media
Conceptualise & Pitch Story Ideas
Research Story Ideas
Interview Relevant Individuals
Write Article[s] based on facts and relevant information gathered during Research Phase and Interviews
Academia, Education and Training
● Develop creative writing workshop processes
● Facilitate two creative writing workshops per week
● Deliver monthly and quarterly Reports on progress
● Develop and Facilitate the production of performances written by students
Content Producer |
SABC
2009 - 2010
Broadcast Media, Multimedia and Film
● Audit Archive Footage
● Complete Detailed Archive Audit Forms
● Conceptualize Ideas for Reversioning and Re-purposing of Archive Material
● Brainstorm and Refine Concepts with team
● Rework and Develop Concepts further
Researcher, Script Writer & Content Producer |
Bonngoe Productions
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2007 - 2008
Broadcast Media, Multimedia and Film
Making Moves [Educational Youth Entrepreneurial Program]
Afro Café [SABC 2’s Flagship Music Program]
Channel O Sprite Emcee Africa [Reality Talent Search Program]
Government, Public Administration and Defence
● Establish, Run and Manage Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation Development initiatives and structures in Westbury and the surrounding Communities
● Administer the above-mentioned Activities
● Develop and Maintain Stakeholder Relations and Communication
● Design and implementation of Advocacy Campaigns
Government, Public Administration and Defence
● Develop, Manage & Maintain IT Infrastructure (Network and Desktop)
● Supervise Network Controllers
● Develop a fault logging system
● Manage the Development of a Master Systems Plan for the Department
● Advise on & Contribute to the design, management and maintenance of the departmental website
● Prioritize and Assign Help Desk calls to Network Controllers
● Advise Procurement on Information Technology related purchases
● Manage all the IT Office Administration (i.e. Procurement, HR, Budgets, etc.)
● Collate & Evaluate Daily/Weekly Network Controller Reports to identify fault trends.
● Generate & Deliver Monthly and Quarterly reports
Government, Public Administration and Defence
Manage & Maintain IT Infrastructure (Network and Desktop)
Manage & Maintain the Departmental website updates
End User Support Technician
Receive and Log calls to the IT Help Desk
Resolve Desktop Hardware and Software Faults
Resolve Printer Faults
Generate Daily and Weekly reports
Develop easy to understand End- User manuals
Prepare Specifications for IT related purchases
