Notukela M.
Mid-Level Brand Marketing Director
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Notukela M. is a dedicated facilitator and brand marketer with a strong foundation in education and advocacy, actively contributing to brand development and human rights. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Notukela Foundation Institute (NFI), she transformed the organization from an idea to a state-supported initiative, focusing on empowerment for women and individuals with disabilities. This includes managing a 12-month project under the Presidential Employment Stimulus. Her experience spans various roles, including a Lead Content Researcher for "Activated Season 2" on SABC 2, where she curated impactful narratives about disabilities. Notukela's tenure at Cape Peninsula University of Technology as a Brand Custodian equipped her with robust skills in marketing strategy and stakeholder engagement. As an accredited assessor and moderator, she excelled in curriculum design tailored for diverse communities. She also led strategic partnerships and streamlined operations across multiple ventures, earning a Gold Award for Disability Rights Excellence in 2024. Fluent in four languages, Notukela is continuously driven to enhance accessibility and advocate for universal access.
Experience
Lead Content Researcher
Activated Season 2 (SABC 2 magazine show) · 2022 — 2023Researched and curated content for the show, focusing on disability representation through the lens of five women with disabilities; identified themes and sourced stories of persons with disabilities from diverse regions across South Africa; developed a research package for the production company's pitch, managing interview preparation and feedback.Founder & Executive Director
Notukela Foundation Institute (NFI) · 2019 — PresentBuilt NFI from a self-funded initiative into a recognized institution supported by systems developed for operation; secured a 12-month EPWP contract under the Presidential Employment Stimulus, employing 12 persons with disabilities; coordinated empowerment events for women and entrepreneurs with disabilities, collaborating with various partners; established NFI Productions for a choir and theatre group for persons with disabilities.Brand Custodian & Marketing Officer — Graduate Centre for Management (GCM)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Faculty of Business · 2015 — 2018Managed the GCM brand, including the establishment of the Graduate School of Business Management brand; developed and executed marketing strategies alongside above/below-the-line advertising efforts.Founder & Managing Director
True Media · 2011 — 2014Created and managed the True Media brand, overseeing marketing and communications strategies across various events and talent; secured funding and sponsorship, while managing stakeholder relationships to enhance brand visibility.Operations Manager; Founder & MD
Khula Holdings; Moshate Media · 2007 — 2010Streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency through implemented process improvements; led cross-functional teams to foster growth and service expansion; developed and monitored KPIs for continuous performance improvement.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Dynamics, Politics, History, Public AdministrationStellenbosch University · 2007 — Present
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