Ayabonga Maliwa

Digital Marketing Specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa4 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in driving digital marketing growth.
  • Expertise in SEO and paid media strategies.
  • Award-winning marketing specialist with measurable results.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Marketing Specialist with expertise in SEO and performance marketing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital MarketingSeoMarketing CommunicationsStrategic Marketing ManagementBrand PositioningSocial MediaEmail MarketingPaid MediaProduct LaunchBranding

Other Skills

MarketingAdvertisingGoogle AnalyticsPay-Per-Click MarketingCreative MarketerCMO managementMarketing OperationsMarketing StrategySearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Content StrategyPerformance MonitoringConversion OptimizationCampaign OptimizationCampaign ManagementWebsite Design

About

Driving structured growth through performance marketing, SEO, and strategic creative systems. In this role, I focus on turning marketing from a series of tactics into a scalable growth engine. My work spans paid media strategy, search visibility, conversion optimization, and performance-led content all aligned to measurable commercial outcomes. I collaborate across creative, data, and leadership teams to: • Design and scale paid media systems across Meta and Google • Build SEO strategies that compound organic visibility over time • Translate data into actionable growth decisions • Develop creative frameworks that improve performance, not just engagement • Align marketing execution with broader business objectives My approach is system-first, insight-led, and results-driven ensuring campaigns are not just launched, but engineered for sustained growth.

Experience

Druce digital

Digital Marketing Specialist

Feb 2026Present · 1 mo · City of Cape Town · Hybrid

  • Driving structured growth through performance marketing, SEO, and strategic creative systems.
  • In this role, I focus on turning marketing from a series of tactics into a scalable growth engine. My work spans paid media strategy, search visibility, conversion optimization, and performance-led content all aligned to measurable commercial outcomes.
  • I collaborate across creative, data, and leadership teams to:
  • Design and scale paid media systems across Meta and Google
  • Build SEO strategies that compound organic visibility over time
  • Translate data into actionable growth decisions
  • Develop creative frameworks that improve performance, not just engagement
  • Align marketing execution with broader business objectives
  • My approach is system-first, insight-led, and results-driven ensuring campaigns are not just launched, but engineered for sustained growth.
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Marketing Communications Executive

Jul 2024Mar 2025 · 8 mos · City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Hybrid

  • As a Marketing Executive at Marcus Evans, I played a pivotal role in shaping and executing high-impact digital marketing strategies that drove business growth and enhanced brand positioning. Partnered with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless alignment of marketing initiatives with overarching business objectives. Led comprehensive digital campaigns across social media, email, and paid media platforms, delivering measurable results through strategic planning and data-driven optimization.
  • Accomplishments:
  • · Strategically increased social media engagement by 35% through advanced audience segmentation, tailored content strategies, and performance monitoring, positioning Marcus Evans as a leader in its space.
  • · Generated a 30% increase in qualified leads by driving integrated email marketing campaigns and optimizing conversion funnels, significantly boosting the sales pipeline.
  • · Achieved a 20% reduction in cost per acquisition (CPA) through meticulous optimization of paid media campaigns, ensuring efficient ad spend and high-quality leads.
  • · Actively collaborated with sales and research teams to integrate market insights into marketing efforts, enhancing overall sales performance and closing key deals.
  • · Led the successful digital launch of a new product, driving a 25% increase in product sales within the first quarter by implementing targeted campaigns and leveraging data analytics for enhanced decision-making.

Quay 1 international realty

Relationship Manager

Sep 2023Jun 2024 · 9 mos

  • Led the comprehensive management of website design, SEO, branding, and content creation initiatives, ensuring a cohesive digital presence that aligned with the company's objectives. Directed high-impact digital marketing campaigns, optimizing paid advertising strategies to achieve superior ROI and drive business growth.
  • · Revamped the company's logo and branding strategy, positioning Quay 1 as a distinguished brand in the real estate sector, enhancing brand recognition and appeal.
  • · Collaborated closely with the lead acquisition team, spearheading strategies that resulted in a measurable increase in customer conversion rates and engagement with potential clients. Optimized SEO efforts, significantly improving organic search rankings, leading to increased website traffic and higher lead generation.

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Product Design Manager

Mar 2022Sep 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Spearheaded comprehensive digital marketing strategies, overseeing the end-to-end design and optimization of websites to enhance user experience and boost engagement. Led the development of branding materials, including logos and product designs, ensuring brand consistency across all channels. Drove a 30% increase in website traffic by implementing targeted content marketing strategies that significantly improved SEO performance and expanded the brand's online presence.

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Marketing Assistant

Feb 2021Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Played an instrumental role in driving key digital marketing campaigns, collaborating closely with the development team to ensure seamless execution. Took ownership of website content management and SEO strategies, significantly improving online visibility and user engagement. Actively contributed to optimizing paid media campaigns, resulting in a substantial increase in customer engagement and brand reach.
  • Accomplishments:
  • · Increased website traffic by 40% within six months through enhanced SEO efforts, improving search engine rankings and organic reach.
  • · Boosted customer conversion rates by 25% through targeted content updates and strategic adjustments to website layout and navigation.
  • Reduced paid media acquisition costs by 15% while increasing overall customer engagement by optimizing campaign targeting and refining ad copy.
  • · Led the development and execution of A/B testing campaigns that improved the click-through rate (CTR) of paid ads by 20%, leading to a higher ROI.
  • · Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch new digital products and services, contributing to a 30% increase in product sales

Itc business administrators (pty) ltd

Campaign Manager

Feb 2021Aug 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • As part of the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, I gained extensive hands-on experience across various roles within ITC Business Administrators (PTY) LTD. My primary responsibilities included:
  • · Debt Collection Agent: Managed and facilitated debt recovery processes, ensuring effective communication with clients and meeting collection targets. Developed strong negotiation and problem-solving skills while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • · Junior Campaigns Manager: Assisted in the development, planning, and execution of marketing campaigns. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support campaign delivery and performance tracking, optimizing strategies to drive engagement and conversions.
  • Facilitator: Conducted training sessions and facilitated workshops aimed at promoting organizational knowledge and improving operational efficiency within the team.
  • · Through these roles, I developed both technical and soft skills, including campaign management, communication, and leadership. I also embraced digital learning interventions provided by the YES programme, gaining additional soft skills through work-readiness modules. My ability to adapt and integrate into the company's culture, coupled with my commitment to continuous learning, allowed me to make meaningful contributions during my tenure.

Education

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business

Associate's degree

Jan 2021Jan 2023

Trafalgar High School

National Senior Certificate (NSC)

Jan 2021Jan 2021

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