About Janet Maloka
I’m Janet Maloka, a strategic communications consultant with a background spanning media, advocacy and public-facing initiatives. I work at the intersection of communication, narrative and visibility, helping organisations express what they do with clarity and intention.
Experience
Ten years working across broadcast media, foundation and government-adjacent communications, and brand-facing content, always translating complex subject matter into something a real audience can understand.
Approach
I bring a balanced approach, combining strategic thinking with practical execution. This enables me to support both high-level messaging strategy and the day-to-day content that brings it to life, rather than handing off a strategy document and leaving execution to someone else.
The edge
Strong understanding of media and public-facing environments.
Ability to bridge strategy and execution without being limited to either.
Experience in broadcast and panel discussions.
Clear, structured and audience-aware communication style.
A decade of strategic communications work across media, advocacy & public-facing initiatives.
PHM Foundation & Office of the Second Lady of South Africa (via intermediary)
Dec 2024 – Aug 2026
Communications consultant for a public interest foundation and government-adjacent office, developing communications strategy, managing media relations, and producing stakeholder messaging in a high-visibility, discretion-required environment.
CNBC Africa
Pan-African business broadcaster
Feb 2021 – Dec 2025
Multi-client digital communications and broadcast content, including the Mastercard Foundation’s EdTech Mondays Africa programme, Standard Bank, and KCB, with supporting distribution for Absa and the Rwanda Development Board.
Elle Media
Independent Communications Consultancy
Oct 2018 – Dec 2024
Run part-time alongside full-time employment and included automotive sector clients (Motus Auto Auctions, Auto Pedigree Service Centre).
Clockwork Media
Digital Account Executive.
Oct 2018 – Dec 2020
Supported delivery of communications campaigns across multiple clients and sectors, developing written content and campaign materials as primary client liaison.
Chaos Theory, Social Media Manager.
Oct 2016 – Jan 2018
Developed and managed content calendars, handled community management and online reputation, and tracked performance using analytics tools.