Personal Background

Metsi Lesego Elvis, aged 59, was born in Ramosadi village in Mahikeng and holds the distinction of being the first university graduate among his eleven siblings. His journey represents a story of continuous professional growth and dedication to public service and communications.

Educational Journey

Starting his career in 1989 with the Bophuthatswana Police Force, Mr. Elvis's professional path has been marked by diverse roles and steady progression. His career can be divided into several significant phases.

Law Enforcement & Communications (1989-2016)

• Began as a police band musician for seven years
• Transitioned to corporate communication and media liaison
• Rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Assistant Director)
• Served as Provincial Head Media Liaison and Provincial Head Internal Communication
• Concluded his police service as Human Resource Manager for the Mahikeng cluster

Current Role

Since December 2017, he has served as the Manager of Communication Unit at Ratlou Local Municipality at the deputy director level, where he continues to apply his extensive experience in communications and public relations.

Educational Achievement

Mr. Elvis holds a National Diploma in Public Relations from the University of South Africa (UNISA), completed in 2016 with five distinctions. His studies encompassed:

• Public Relations
• Communication Science
• Media Studies
• Labor Relation Management
• Marketing
• Business Management
• Commercial Law
• African Language and Culture

Professional Expertise

With over 21 years of media relations and communication experience, including 14 years at middle management level, his core competencies include:

• Black Management Forum (BMF)
• Commonwealth Business Forum (CWBF)
• Institute of People Management (IPM)

Core Competencies

• Media relations and communication
• Strategic planning
• Speech writing and editing
• Event management and protocol
• Program direction
• Community outreach
• Human resource management

Language Skills

Excellent bilingual proficiency in English and Setswana, both written and verbal.

Community Engagement

Mr. Elvis has been actively involved in various community initiatives, including:

• Crime Awareness Campaigns
• Community relations activities
• Departmental event organization
• Media briefings and releases
• Protocol management
• Occupational Health and Safety initiatives

Professional Development

His commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by numerous professional certifications, including:

• Public Relations and Frontline (Damelin School of Management)
• Police Management (Technikon SA)
• Media Handling (Institute for Advance Journalism, WITS)
• Public Relations Practice (Provox PRISA)
• Middle Management Learning Programme
• Business and Report Writing Skills