CURRICULUM
VITAE
OF
MS SINDI I. NDIMANDE
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME : SINDISIWE IMMACULATE
KNOWN AS : SINDI
SURNAME : NDIMANDE
GENDER : FEMALE
DATE OF BIRTH : 30 APRIL 1968
HOME ADDRESS : D398 BOMBO ROAD
KWA-MASHU
4360
WORK ADDRESS : COOPERATE AFFAIRS
LOLIWE HOUSE
151 SOUTH COAST ROAD
DURBAN
4001
WORK TEL : (031-***-****
CONTACT TEL : 083*******
ACADEMIC DETAILS
SCHOOL : VUYISWAMTOLO HIGH SCHOOL
YEAR : 1986
COURSE : STD 10
TERTIARY EDUCATION
1. INSTITTION : WORKING WORLD COLLEGE
YEAR : 1997
COURSE : SECRETARIAL & COMPUTER
2. INSTITUTION : DAMELIN
YEAR : 2001
COURSE : FRONT LINE PUBLIC RELATIONS
3. OTHER
Done Basic Principles of Public Relations with PRISA (2005)
Done Management for new Managers with (Astro Tech) 2011
Done Practical Project Management for Administrators with Astro Tech) 2011
Done Project Management for none managers with PRISA (2011)
Done Introduction to Management Development Programme (IMDP) with Essellen Park (2011)
Done Creative writing for the Media with ASM Communications and Training Solution 2014
Busy with Project Management with Durban university of Technology 2015
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NAME OF COMPANY : METRORAIL
YEAR : 1998 – 2003
POSITION : SENIOR ADMIN.OFFICIAL (MARKETING &
COMMUNICATIONS)
RESPONSIBILITIES : Co-ordinate the Public affairs activities of Metrorail locally
Identify, assess, evaluate and funding of Corporate Social Investment (Community Development) projects.
Serving as a link between the company and the Local community.
Screening of sponsorship proposals, monitoring and evaluation.
Advise line management on Development issues/ policies.
Budget Control
Promotions / exhibitions.
Responsible for the internal and external communication.
NAME OF COMPANY : TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL
YEAR : 2003 TO 2014
POSITION : Specialist COPORATE AFFAIRS
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for internal and external communication. - Circulate the internal communiqué on a regular basis.
Perform ad-hoc requests by managers
Events management – responsible for the smooth running of all events in the region e.g. Client’s Dinner/Stakeholder’s dinner, co-coordinating the GM’s visit to the region, long service awards function etc.
Promote Community Development/Poverty Alleviation Projects in the region.
Assess funding/sponsorship proposals.
Budget control.
Promotions / exhibitions.
Special Project: Rail Safety, contribute to safety environment both internal and external, implementation of Safety Business Plan and action plan
Generate monthly reports
Provide relevant information to managers as and when required
Arrange meetings/workshops as per managers request
NAME OF COMPANY : TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL
YEAR : 2014 TO DATE
POSITION : Acting Senior Manager COPORATE AFFAIRS (Container
And Automotive Business)
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for Media Management, Positive and Neutral Media Coverage, Create and deliver press release, research media coverage and industry trends
Coordinate conference and press interviews
Identify, develop and execute communications strategy for key media contacts and customer references
Perform ad-hoc requests by General Manager and his HODs
Brand Management and Advertising, Brand uniformity and prominence
Assist with preparing organizational documents such as annual reports and company profiles
Stakeholder and events management, Events management – responsible for the smooth running of all events in the region e.g. Client’s Dinner/Stakeholder’s dinner, co-coordinating the GM’s visit to the region, long service awards function etc. Promote Community Development/Poverty Alleviation Projects in the region.
Assess funding/sponsorship proposals.
Budget control, Contribute to organizational financial health, EBTDA, Audit Reporting, Cost center management
Work with managers and business units to determine event budget and manage expenses
Promotions / exhibitions.
Safety, contribute to safety environment both internal and external: Level Crossing, Community and Back to school Campaigns, implementation of Safety Business Plan and action plan.
Internal Processes: Internal Communications, Support other departmental communications needs Dialogue sessions, Live Broadcasts, newsflashes, monthly newsletter, Weekly Bulletin, Develop and implement internal safety communications strategy and plan
Learning and Growth, Skills development plan
Provide relevant information to managers as and when required
Coordinate scheduling and logistics
Help to clarify the business unit point of view to their main constituency
Manage information
Develop fresh story ideas
Write speeches, prepare visual aids and make public presentations
Implement crisis management plans to ensure organization’s reputation
REFERENCES:
Mr. Themba Gwala
General Manager
Container and Automotive
Transnet Freight Rail
Cell: 083-***-****
Mr. Thulani Ngcobo
Executive Chairman
Khasowari Resources (PTY) LTD
Midrand
Cell: 082*******