Mthunzi Fredd Gumede is a highly motivated and well-presented candidate seeking an employment opportunity. He has completed degrees in Journalism and Project Management and is currently employed as a Media Liaison Officer and Digital Content Specialist in Parliament. He has over 15 years of work experience in media, communications, and stakeholder relations roles for organizations like the SABC, eThekwini Municipality, ANC, and Parliament. He has strong skills in writing, digital media, public relations, and project management.

1. MTHUNZI FREDD GUMEDE
Contact: (W) 021 403 2555 (C) 071 680 2714/ 073 989 6324 (E) mthunzi@gmail.com
Highly motivated,well presented EmploymentEquityAct candidate,have completed myB.Tech degree in
Journalism and a PostGraduate Diploma in ProjectManagement.I am employed as Media Liaison Officer&
Digital ContentSpecialist in ParliamentofRSA and completing BCom Honours Marketing Management.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
1. Fast learner who thrives on challenges and works zealously
2. Work well autonomouslyand a good team player , responsiveness to change
3. Able to relate with people from differentwalks of life, adapteasily, energetic and self-starter
4. Team Player, Reliable, Motivated and disciplined, Leader, Initiative and Time Manager
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. COMMUNICATION: Writing and editing online publication and newsletter, Interviewing, social media,
digital media, research skills and public communications skills,fluencyin more than two languages,
excellence writing skills
2. COMPUTER LITERACY: Ms Project, Word Processing,MS DOS,MS Word, MS PowerPoint,MS
Access,MS Excel, MS Publisher, EMAIL, MS FrontPage ,Adobe Page Reader, Vortex, and Final Cut
Pro
3. SKILLS: Photography, Sound system, Organising and Mobilisation,Video filming,ProjectManagement
and Strategic Planning,Lobby and Advocacy, Negotiating, Persistence,Events coordination,Speech
Writing and Research.
4. ATTRIBUTES : Excellent knowledge ofmedia industry,understanding ofpublic sector, governmentand
legislation, efficientplanning,process and management, Excellent work ethic and
5. LEADERSHIP: Student Representative Council (SRC) General Secretary DUT and member ofstudent
parliament2005-2007,Khasho Media SocietyChairperson, BMF organiser,SASCO Media and
Publicity officer, Organiser ANCYL and SASCO branch secretary.
6. COMMITTEES: I have served as a Senate member,Faculty board, ANC NEC Communication Forum
institutional forum and journalism advisoryboard,SRC,Siyaphila NGO and church youth.
7. COMMUNITY WORK- life skills worker and peer group helper for schools children SU,writing for
uMthombo church newsletter,and former chairperson ofUmlazi Teens Society.
EDUCATION
1. BComm Honours in Marketing Management(2015-currently)
2. Post-Graduate Diploma in ProjectManagement – 2013- MANCOSA
3. B Tech Degree:Journalism 2007 Durban Universityof Technology
4. Diploma :Journalism 2006 Durban Universityof Technology
5. Communication Science 2003 Universityof South Africa (UNISA)not finished
6. Matric 2001 - Clair wood Technical High School (Electronics T3)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Curriculum Developmentfor Journalism undergraduate
2. Increasing the listenership for DYR
3. study into how the proposed Umlazi Theatre failed
4. Media Coverage of Umlazi Township by Durban press
PERSONAL DETAILS
1. ID No : 19 March 1984
2. Language : IsiZulu,English,IsiXhosa and Afrikaans (Read).
3. Hobbies : Reading,writing,dancing, speech writing, video filming,sound system,
photography,decorating, branding, public speaking, acting and program facilitating

2. 4. Interest : Volunteer worker for Scripture Union,volunteer for GDTV, Volunteered for ANC Caucus
KZN Legislature and Research Work on CommunityDevelopment,Volunteer for 2010 preliminaryDraw,
Project managementand Coordinating.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CURRENTLY
Media Liaison Officer/ Digital Coordinator
ANC Parliamentary Caucus - Parliament of RSA
Office of the Chief Whip
021 403 2555
Responsibilities: Media relations,Stakeholder
Relations,Contentdevelopment,Speech writing,Media
Statementwriting,Press Release,Website Management,
Internal Communications,Social Media Management,
Contentdeveloper, Branding coordination,Internal
Publications,Events Coordinating ,Media Monitoring and
Analysis.
Developing contentplans,Daily online community
management;Engage with online influencers and media
(social PR),Provide strategic insights,ideas and trend
analysis,Ensure all campaigns are socially aligned and
amplified,Advise on the developmentofsocial media
campaigns & Guide internal staff in social media best
practice
2012-2013
Communications and Content Researcher
eThekwini Municipality
Mayoral and Office Bearers
031 311 4855
Responsibilities: Manage research projects,
Stakeholder Relations,Data Analysis,Information
management,ContentDevelopment,Advise on
Communication,Speech Writing,Media Liaison for
Political Office Bearers and Communications Unit.
2010- 2012
African National Congress-KwaZulu-Natal
Media Liaison Coordinator
Provincial Communications Office
031 372 2000
Responsibilities: Media Liaison, Coordinating Public
Relations,Stakeholders relations, Coordinating
Marketing and Branding, Edit Internal Publication,
Coordinating Propaganda Strategy, Liaise with Regions,
Media coordination and Liaison for ANCYL,ANCWL,
ANCVL, MKMVA. Coordinate communications for
Alliance Cosatu,YCLSA, SACP, SANCO and other
Mass Democratic Movement.
2008-2010
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Television News
Producer/Journalist
011-714 7442
Responsibilities: Identify relevant, interesting,
informative and educational news topics for children
.Brainstorm and research storyideas .Visualise the story
and make it as appealing as possible for children.
Conductfield, archive and other research.Conduct
interviews with both adults and children .Write in isiZulu
and English stories .Follow developments and keep
abreastof news .Provide direction to cameraperson &
video editor .Establish and maintain news networks and
contacts .Produce current affairs content in line with the
SABC editorial code
2007
Center for Public Participation
Parliamentary Monitor
(031) 261 9001
Responsibilities: attending meetings,attend different
portfolio committees to monitor ifthe legislature really
monitors
Skills acquired : Working with politicians,understanding
the role of legislatures,lobbyand advocacy
2006/7
GAGASI 99.5 FM
031 310 9900
Journalist/Producer
Responsibilities: writing stories,getting different angles,
work in a production studio during currentaffairs.
Skills acquired: Reporting,writing for an ear, developing
contacts and computer skills for differentaudio settings.
2006
KZN Legislature
033 355 7529
Media Liaison Intern 2006/7
Responsibilities: Monitoring press,writing press
releases,events coordination team,general
administration ofinternal publication (Isolelibanzi).
2004-2006
Writing a book: 156 Hands that built South Africa,
forwarded by Zanele and Thabo Mbeki.
Responsibilities: Write profiles,archive, research on
information regarding accused,work with library and
archives departmentofUKZN.

3. Adv./Dr. Phyllis Naidoo: Book Project
031-205 5518
Researcher and Writer
Skills Acquired: Research skills,archiving,and writing.
2004-2010
BBC 5 Live
+(44) 02 49501 (Paul Waters)
Stringer and Fixer
Responsibilities: Help with directions,organise local
guestfor the shows,interpretfor the production team,
and report on country developmenton democracyand
international events i.e. FIFA 2010, Rugby Matches and
Conferences.
2004-2005
DIT ONLINE website & Greater Durban Television
(031) 373 6634
Reporter& Photographer
Responsibilities: digital media,online journalism,new
media journalism Go outon stories,file report, take
photographs,and upload pictures.
REFERENCES
Kieth Khoza ANC Spokesperson and Communications Manager 082 823 9672
Hon Dorris Dlakude Deputy Chief Whip of the ANC 079 877 9301
Hon John Jeffrey Deputy Minister of Justice 082 568 8388
Alex Mthiyane Head of News:GAGASI 99.5 FM 031 584 5300
Thabo Mofokeng eThekwini- Municipal Spokesperson 031 311 4820
Gordon Botha HR Practitioner- ANC Caucus 021 403 3351