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Ayanda Siboto

Ayanda Siboto

Media Volunteer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Partnerships - Community - Growth

  • Education

    • Face to Face Beauty and Make-up Design School

      2015 - 2016
      Certificate Fast Fashion Hairstyling

    • Face to Face Beauty and Make-up Design School

      2015 - 2016
      Certificate Day, Evening & Bridal Make-up

    • Cape Peninsula University of Technology

      2011 - 2012
      ND: Public Relations Management Media, Communication, Business

    • University of Cape Town

      2015 - 2016
      Certificate Digital Marketing

    • Rhodes University

      2009 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

  • Experience

    • Fifa 2010 World Cup LOC

      Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
      Media Volunteer

    • Youth For Understanding

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2020
      Trainer & Facilitator

      Head Trainer (South Africa) 2018 - present- Content Planning and execution of Orientations for the Inbound Exchange students- Hosting Pre-Departure orientations for Outbound students from SA- Training volunteers and returnees on leading YFU Workshops & Orientations- Recruitment & Marketing AssistanceColoured Glasses Facilitator ‘Coloured Glasses’ refers to the well-known analogy of the ­ sunglasses which represent the cultural filters through which we observe and interpret reality. In Youth For Understanding, Coloured Glasses has come to refer to a set of workshops designed to build young people’s cultural self awareness, leading them into cultural understanding by introducing them to the concepts of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination.Office Volunteer - Vienna Austria (April 2017 - Mar 2018)- Redesign & Rebranding of country specific YFU Collateral- Recruitment & Marketing Activations- Social Media Management - Coloured Glasses Facilitator and Workshop co-ordinator- Orientation co-ordination and execution 2011 - 2013 Junior Volunter Council Board: Public Relations Officer Show less

    • Ajax Cape Town

      Mar 2011 - Jul 2015
      Media Assistant

      Cape Town Cup: Social Media Contributor - July 2015Freelance Media Assistant: March 2011 - 2013

    • Cape Town international Jazz festival

      Apr 2011 - Apr 2011
      Media Volunteer

    • Tswelopele Productions - Top Billing

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
      Logistics Intern

      Intern helping out at the auditions during the Cape Town leg of the audiditons and also at the Fashion Show held at Century City with the Top 7 finalists from the Top Billing Presenter search.

    • Africa Fashion International

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
      Intern to the Global Brand Manager

    • Capitec Bank

      Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

      • Brand Activation - National Admin Co-ordinator

        Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

      • Brand Ambassador

        Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

    • CAF African Nations Championship

      Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
      Media Volunteer

    • Orisons Promotions and Events

      Feb 2014 - Nov 2014
      Project Manager

    • Novus Holdings Ltd (previously Paarl Media Group)

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
      Marketing Assistant

      Freelance position, assisting with the rebranding process, client experience events and promotional materials.

    • HDI Youth Marketeers

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
      School Liason Officer

    • Diski Nites

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
      Social Media Content Contributor

      Content Creation Behind the scenes- Content CoverageEvent Day - Live action and content Updates on Social Media Platforms

    • HM Sports

      Jan 2016 - now
      Project Manager Africa

      Managing and assisting with services on football event management, sponsorship and marketing related activities. Worked for the team in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as in Kigali, Rwanda.

    • Cape Town City Football Club

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      Media Officer

      Handled getting the Media platforms off the ground and Media related content streamlined, after the launch of the Club.

    • Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi)

      Apr 2018 - Mar 2019
      Marketing Manager

      Facilitating communication, workshops, presentations, tours and events for the Partners and Entrepreneurs that are a part of the greater CiTi Ecosystem. Worked in a number of different roles and across a wide variety of projects. Entrepreneur Development:Top Tech Tools for Women in Business (Woodstock & Khayelitsha) - OneBio - Injini Skills Development:CapaCiTi Tech Career Accelerator Ecosystem Management: Woodstock & Khayelitsha Bandwidth BarnInnovation Programmes:Serious About Games - I Can Play Centre Khayelitsha Events: - Global EdTech Startup Awards (GESA) - Cape Town Start-Up Week - Heavy Chef x Khayelitsha Barn Chapter events - Africa Games Week- Africa Tech Week Show less

    • Future Females

      Mar 2019 - May 2020
      Program Manager - Coach

      Future Females Business SchoolFuture Females in partnership with the UK-South Africa Tech Hub, has supported over 130 female tech entrepreneurs to date across 3 cohorts, with partial and fully subsidised spots available for talented entrepreneurs ready to drive change in the tech industry.This 12 week programme is aimed at providing the entrepreneurial skills needed to build, launch & scale their businesses, while also guiding them through the soft skills necessary in realising the positive impact that can be achieved in their communities, as well as their environment through the use of technology. #FFBSTech19 #UKinSouthAfrica Show less

    • Beauty Network Africa

      May 2020 - now
      Chief Networking Officer

      #BeautyBusiness #BeautyTech #InformalBusiness

    • WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa)

      Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
      Marketing Officer (AGYI)

      WESSA is the implementing agent for the African-German Youth Initiative (AGYI). This is a multi-lateral initiative of the German Government and the African Union Commission aimed at enhancing youth exchange and mobility between African countries and Germany in the context of education for sustainable development. A project within the initiative has been initiated as a response to the COVID-19 crisis to enable youth to take a more informed and meaningful role in the struggle against the pandemic. Role summary:• Design resources, profile and market the COVID interventions for delivery of the AGYIimplementation plan• Contribute to regional and continental dialogue and in the support of frontline volunteerswithin the framework of the AGYI• Contribute to identifying and developing linkages for project based pandemic relatedexpansion in a post-AGYI period Show less

    • Viridian

      Nov 2020 - Mar 2023
      Programme Manager

      Viridian is a dynamic and experienced team that designs and delivers early-stage entrepreneur and investor programmes, research and strategy. We care deeply about achieving impact and creating thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems with our partners. We want to see more high-impact entrepreneurs and angel investors across the continent building innovative solutions and growing shared prosperity.

    • African Angel Academy

      Nov 2020 - Jul 2023

      The African Angel Academy is an African-led Initiative that aims to train and support African professionals and experienced entrepreneurs via our course that allows you to become a confident and active angel investor supporting the next generation of African start-ups. Our mission is to grow the number of active angels on the continent, to catalyse and grow our local start-up ecosystems.

      • Community & Partnerships

        Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

      • Programme Manager

        Nov 2020 - Feb 2023

    • Informally Digital Communications

      Apr 2023 - now
      Founder - Director

      Business-centric Media Mastery - we help you to amplify the narrative and the impact of your value, enabling you to effectively connect with your community and solidify your digital footprint.

    • Africa Early Stage Investor Summit

      Apr 2024 - now
      Program Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Make-IT in Africa Women in Leadership Programme

      Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ayanda Siboto
      YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge Winner - 2016 City Of Cape Town & Seed Academy Jun 2016 Winner of the inaugural #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge, hosted by the City of Cape Town. The #YouthStartCT Challenge serves as an accelerator programme for start-up entrepreneurs aged from 18 to 35. The main aim of the competition is to contribute to business skills development, innovation and the growth of entrepreneurs in Cape Town. The programme aims to seek and support the best entrepreneurial ideas for boosting employment in local communities and to provide training and… Show more Winner of the inaugural #YouthstartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge, hosted by the City of Cape Town. The #YouthStartCT Challenge serves as an accelerator programme for start-up entrepreneurs aged from 18 to 35. The main aim of the competition is to contribute to business skills development, innovation and the growth of entrepreneurs in Cape Town. The programme aims to seek and support the best entrepreneurial ideas for boosting employment in local communities and to provide training and development opportunities for start-ups. Show less
    • Awarded to Ayanda Siboto
      Public Relations Officer - Junior Volunteer Council Youth for Understanding South Africa Mar 2011 I served as the Public Relations Officer on the Junior Volunteer Council for Youth for Understanding SA, from 2011 until 2013. My role was to assist the Volunteer management of the organisation and ensure that we are consistently engaging with our national database of current volunteers, as well as returnees and previous exchange student Alumni.