Jade Sky Project Management is a full service Strategic Events and Communications company. Though a fledgling business, its Directors have been extensively engaged in strategic eventing and communications, in industries as varied as Hospitality and Oil & Gas. They having also worked for and with Academic Institutions and Government.
Jade Sky Project Management is a bespoke company focused on sustainability, the environment and Renewable Energy in Africa.
We believe in:
As the producers of WINDaba, “ Africa’s Largest Wind Industry Event”, the team has built strong ties with Renewable Industry Association’s and stakeholders which include media and government. We feel that our services strengthen the value propositions of the companies and entities with which we work.
AGENCY CAPABILITIES
Core Business
Extended Services
OUR APPROACH TO COMMUNICATIONS:
Strategic Thinking: The Jade Sky approach starts with strategy, we aim to add value in your decision making processes.
Strong Media contacts at all levels – Media relations is crucial to all media issues in order to exploit opportunities we engage with commentators and analysts and take guidance from subject matter experts.
Macro Vision – Having a cross section of experience we offer a thorough understanding of political, socio economic and stakeholder dynamics
Dedicated Resources – Given our size we are able to offer a dedicated resource. Unlike a larger concern we will not palm you off to a Junior, our Directors are an extension of your resources.
OUR DIFFERENTIATOR
“Empowered excellence” we assert that as we grow we bring communities with us. By connecting with social impact vehicles as suppliers we create economic and social empowerment opportunities. We endeavour to ensure that the partners we work with share our values. We work with a network of credible individuals and businesses that are underpinned by their best in practice credentials.
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About the Team
Kirsten Francis
Government & Community Relations and Skills Development
Kirsten-Jade Francis attained a BA Social Science from the University of Cape Town, majoring in Women, Gender Studies and Politics. Whilst, an Undergraduate she was selected as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship included an intensive programme focussed on Public Policy Development. In line with her scholarship requirements she entered an internship at RAPCAN, as an advocacy intern simultaneously completing a qualification in Gender Advocacy and Lobbying through the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Kirsten made written and oral submissions on the current Republic of South Africa Sexual Rights Act. Her previous posts include Field Manager for Social Research projects, Training Coordinator/Office Manager for the Western Cape Musicians Association and the street bands Association and Youth Projects Manager for the Cape Town Festival ( the city’s largest Socio-cultural festival) , a position she held for 3 years. An avid student Kirsten also holds Education and Training Practitionership qualifications – Trainer and Generic Assessor and a Marketing diploma from the Graduate Centre of Management of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Leole-Ann Francis- Tchimbioputo
Account Manager
Previously, the CEO of Omega Investment Research, Leole-Ann studied towards a Bachelors in Communication Science from Unisa completing her Majors in 1998. She also holds a Post Graduate Qualification in Project Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She worked on Engen’s M&A team from 2003-5, as a Communications Officer and later as on a merger Brand Development team. Leole-Ann considers “Brand Evolution” her passion having also held a prestigious position as Corporate Image Manager of the Fancourt Estate, who’s owner Hasso Plattner also owns SAP. During her tenure she collaborated on conceptualising of Africa’s first Golf Business Summit. The Estate was also awarded two international Awards for proposition excellence during her tenure. She has worked as a Generic Assessor ,SDF, and Trainer for the University of Stellenbosch having facilitated its Level 3 and 4 Learnerships in Business Administration.Leole-Ann has an extensive and long standing media and government network particularly within the Trade Investment Promotions space.