Experience
Each role below is presented not as a CV entry, but as an editorial account of the work, the stakeholders and the institutions Sharon has served.
Institution · 01
2025 - Present · Public Relations Officer, Institute for Soil, Climate & Water
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As Public Relations Officer for the ARC's Institute for Soil, Climate and Water, Sharon led the translation of soil, climate and water research into accessible knowledge for farmers, government partners and the public. Her work spanned research communication, public education, stakeholder engagement and corporate branding.
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Featured Projects
Communication strategy, stakeholder engagement and content development supporting the Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists - including infographics, templates, public awareness and government collaboration on knowledge dissemination.
Community engagement and Farmer's Days that translated research into isiXhosa and Afrikaans, supporting knowledge sharing, public education and community participation in agroecological practice.
Digital weather communication and knowledge translation, supporting climate resilience, farmer awareness and public education through campaign material and launch communication.
Corporate identity and templates: LinkedIn banners, letterheads, infographics, website banners, digital screens and presentation templates - a coherent visual system supporting institutional brand consistency.
Selected Corporate Material
A corporate infographic developed for the ARC Institute for Soil, Climate and Water - translating the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij Proteaceae breeding programme into a public-facing knowledge product. Designed for institutional, digital and media distribution.
Sharon supports government communication and public participation across the Namakwa District, coordinating intergovernmental relations, executive support and community engagement in one of South Africa's most geographically expansive districts.
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Featured Projects
A district-wide public education initiative led from the Executive Mayor's office - background, planning, execution and results reaching learners, parents and educators. Documented through speeches, media coverage and community sessions.
Intergovernmental Relations forums - reporting, stakeholder coordination and communication strategies supporting collaborative governance and public participation across spheres of government.
Municipal campaigns, community meetings, public awareness programmes and stakeholder consultations across the Namakwa region.
A provincial and general elections civic education programme - democracy education, citizen participation, government collaboration and campaign communication delivered in multiple languages.
Institution · 03
2021 - 2022 · Field Research Coordinator
As Field Research Coordinator on the National Food Security Survey, Sharon led community engagement and field teams across multiple provinces, coordinating data quality, reporting and stakeholder liaison in support of national policy research.
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Achievements
Institution · 04
2018 - 2021 · Communications & Marketing Officer
An early-career period in strategic and corporate communication - developing communication plans, content and research for public and private sector clients.
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