Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali
About Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali
Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali serves as the Head of Communications at Investec's ICIB division since 2018, bringing over eighteen years of experience in the advertising and corporate sectors, including roles at notable agencies and brands in South Africa.
Work at Investec
Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali has served as the Head of Communications for the Institutional Clients and Investment Banking (ICIB) division at Investec since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing communication strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her tenure at Investec has spanned six years, during which she has contributed to enhancing the company's communication framework in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Education and Expertise
Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, which she completed from 2000 to 2004. In 2022, she furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Marketing Strategy from the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, completing the program in 11 months. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in communications and marketing.
Background
With over eighteen years of experience in the advertising and corporate sectors, Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali has developed a robust career. She co-founded Izinto Events, where she worked for seven years from 2003 to 2010. Throughout her career, she has held various positions at notable advertising agencies, including FCB Global, Ogilvy, Grey Group, and Publicis Groupe, where she gained significant expertise in account management and business direction.
Professional Experience
Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali has held multiple key roles in prominent advertising firms. She worked at FCB Global as a Business Unit Director for five months in 2018, and previously served as a Group Account Director from 2015 to 2016. At Ogilvy, she was a Senior Group Account Director from 2017 to 2018 and an Account Director from 2013 to 2014. Her experience spans various roles that have allowed her to work with major South African brands, including GlaxoSmithKline, KFC, and Vodacom.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ndiziphiwe Mzwakali has worked with several iconic South African brands, contributing to their marketing and communication strategies. Her roles have involved significant responsibilities in managing client accounts and directing business units, showcasing her capability in the field. Known for her analytical skills and problem-solving approach, she embodies a solution-oriented mindset in her professional endeavors.