Tumelo R.
Mid-Level Communications Specialist
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Tumelo R. is an experienced public representative in the South African government, currently serving as an elected Member of Parliament in the 7th Administration. He actively contributes to the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, and serves as an alternate on Sports, Arts and Culture. With hands-on roles as a PR Councillor in both the Emfuleni Local and Sedibeng District Municipalities, Tumelo R. has developed deep practical knowledge in municipal governance, policy formulation, legislation, and oversight functions. He holds a BA Honours in Political Science and a double major in Communications and Politics from North-West University, specializing in Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Journalism, and Language Practice. In addition, Tumelo R. has executed communication strategies as a Communications Specialist in the media industry, managed web publishing using Drupal and Open CMS, and demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop, content management, and social media. His achievements include participation in the Mandela Washington Fellowship (2021) and various national leadership programs, reflecting a strong record of public sector and media industry contribution.
Experience
Member of Parliament
South African Government · 2021 — 2024Elected as a Member of Parliament in the 7th Administration, actively serving in the Portfolio Committee of Science, Technology and Innovation, while also contributing as an alternate member to the Portfolio Committee of Sports, Arts and Culture.Part-time PR Councillor
Emfuleni Local Municipality · 2021 — 2024Engaged in public relations activities at the local municipality, focusing on enhancing communication and community engagement.Driver/Researcher
Sedibeng District Municipality · 2016 — 2021Conducted research and gathered data in the Diepsloot area, ensuring accurate information collection and analysis.Communications Specialist
S28 MEDIA · 2015 — 2015Managed client service and communication, including media liaison, event planning, and corporate branding while updating media lists and presentations.Copywriter
Graphix-Lab · 2014 — 2015Produced business profiles and press releases, along with copy editing and proofreading, while managing content for corporate websites and social media pages.Web-Publisher
North-West University- Vaal Campus · 2013 — 2013Redeveloped the corporate website of the University by writing and publishing web content, taking photographs, and ensuring content translation across three languages.Contributing Writer
Vaal Weekly Newspaper · 2011 — 2011Authored a monthly column featuring social and political commentary, while also contributing to Home Grown magazine and organizing youth events in the Sedibeng District.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- B.A Honours Political ScienceNorth-West University · 2011 — Present
- B.A Communications, Journalism, Language PracticeNorth-West University · 2011 — Present
- Matric ExemptionRiverside High School - Three Rivers, Vereeniging · 2003 — Present
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