Hello! I'm Siyabulela
A distinguished South African human rights defender and social impact consultant with over a decade of diverse professional experience.
WHAT I'M OFFERING
Dedicated to creating positive social change through advocacy, education, and community engagement
Leadership and Negotiation
"Empowered Leadership: Mastering the Art of Negotiation in Social Impact"
Advocacy, Campaigning, and Strategic Planning
"Strategic Advocacy: Crafting Campaigns that Drive Change"
Democracy and Artificial Intelligence
"AI for Democracy: Navigating the Intersection"
Civic and Political Engagement Strategy Development and Advisory
"Strategies for Community Mobilization and Maximum Electoral Participation"
Monitoring and Evaluation
"Impact Assessment: Monitoring & Evaluation for Social Initiatives"
Social Entrepreneurship
"Innovate for Impact: Principles of Social Entrepreneurship"
Gender Equality with a Focus on Masculinities
"Engaging Men in Gender Equality, exploring masculinity constructs and strategies for involving men in gender equality initiatives’’
Human Rights Defender & Social Justice Advocate
Hi! My name is Siyabulela Jentile. It is a pleasure to connect with you. As an individual, organisation or business aiming to advance social justice, equity, and meaningful change, I can assure you that you have come to the right place.
My expertise spans critical areas in human rights and social impact, making me your preferred partner for effecting positive change.I offer training workshops facilitation, dialogue moderating and keynote speaking services.
KEY THEMES
The Future of Leadership
Leading with Integrity and Purpose
Harnessing Digital Tools for Effective Advocacy in the 21st Century
The Role of AI in Shaping Democratic Values in era of misinformation and disinformation
Changing Narratives
Engaging Men as Allies in the Fight for Gender Equality
Social Entrepreneurship
Navigating Challenges to Create Lasting Change
KEY INITIATIVES
Founded and led impactful organizations addressing critical social issues
Not In My Name International
Founded in 2017 in response to escalating gender-based violence in South Africa, this movement is dedicated to addressing gender inequality through advocacy, education, and support programs.
The initiative focuses on supporting victims of gender violence while also rehabilitating and educating men and boys to foster positive and non-violent forms of masculinity.
Missing X Institute
Founded after research at the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Sciences revealed a troubling decline in electoral participation among young South Africans since 1994.
This initiative aims to enhance civic and political engagement through research, advocacy, and capacity-building, while also providing consulting services and facilitating community engagement programs.
CASE STUDY
Impact assessment of advocacy initiatives
Not In My Name Campaign
The Not In My Name campaign was launched in 2017 as a direct response to the alarming rise in gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. What began as a local protest movement quickly evolved into an international advocacy platform.
Challenge
South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence globally, with limited public awareness and insufficient government response. The challenge was to create a movement that would both support victims and drive systemic change.
Approach
The campaign employed a multi-faceted approach:
- Public demonstrations and marches to raise awareness
- Educational workshops in schools and communities
- Rehabilitation programs for perpetrators
- Advocacy for policy reform at government level
- Support networks for survivors of violence
Results
The campaign has achieved significant impact over its years of operation:
- Reached thousands of people through direct engagement
- Established support networks in 15 communities across South Africa
- Contributed to the development of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence
- Secured partnerships with international organizations.
- Received recognition from the United Nations for innovative advocacy
Recognition
The campaign's success led to multiple recognitions, including the UN SDG Solidarity Action Award in 2020, acknowledging its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
"The Not In My Name campaign represents one of the most effective grassroots movements addressing gender-based violence in Africa. Its community-centered approach has created sustainable impact."
UN Women Representative
Southern Africa Region
Awards
| Award / Honour | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|
| UN SDG Solidarity Action Award | United Nations (2020) |
| SA Man Of The Year | South African Government (2019) |
| News24 100: Leadership Award | News24 (2019) |
| 100 SA Shining Stars | Inside Education (2020) |
| Founder of The Year (Nominee) | Founder of the Year Awards – Kenya (2021) |
| Certificate of Recognition | Department of Social Development (2023) |
| African Social Impact Award | Jet Age Nation Builders (African Union) – Ethiopia (2024) |
EXPERIENCE
Professional journey and educational background
Education & Training
BA in Political Leadership & Citizenship
University of South Africa (Current)
Currently pursuing studies focused on political systems, leadership, and civic engagement.
Social Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP)
Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria
Completed executive education program focused on business leadership and management.
Mandela Washington Fellowship (USA)
Young African Leaders Initiative
Prestigious fellowship program for young African leaders to enhance leadership skills.
Obama Foundation (SA/USA)
Leaders Program
Prestigious fellowship program for young leaders to enhance leadership skills.
Initiative Marianne (France)
Programme for human rights defenders.
Training to strengthen cross-disciplinary skills to implement projects: negotiation, leadership, advocacy, project engineering, association management.
Professional Memberships
Membership
International Leadership Association (Active)
Active member of global network for leadership researchers, educators, and practitioners.
Membership
Generation Democracy Network
Serving as an ambassador for global youth leadership organization.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Customized training sessions based on specific organizational needs
Assessment and reports on ongoing initiatives in social impact
Consulting for strategic planning and program development
PREVIOUS AND CURRENT PARTNERS
Organizations and institutions I've worked with
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development of the Republic of South Africa
Grounded Media
EmpowaMEN
Ethekwini Municipality
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur internationale Zusammerbeit (GIZ)GmbH
Motsepe foundation
Ogilvy
Presidential Precinct
Rhodes University
Science Po. Paris
Office of the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
University of Johannesburg
United Nations Association of the UK
UNESCO
University of the Witwatersrand
TuksSport
LET'S CONNECT
Get in touch for speaking engagements, consultations, or collaborations
Contact Information
info@siyabulelajentile.com
+27 83 227 8525
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
For speaking engagements:
Please email with details about your event, including date, location, audience, and topic of interest.