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Growth leads to greatness

Issued by Joe Public

7 Apr 2021

At Joe Public United we believe that every person has unlimited growth potential, and that by fueling their growth, we start an unstoppable chain reaction that not only grows them but grows our creative product, our clients and our country.

This month we are thrilled to congratulate the following people on their promotions as they begin a new season of growth within the Joe Public United family:

Growth leads to greatness

Mpho Mabapa

Integrated Account Manager

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Mxolisi Jiyane
Junior Strategist

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Kelebogile Matshego

OPS & Business Analyst Assistant

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Thato Manyongo

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Matimba Hlabela

Junior UX/UI Designer

We are a 100% independent and proudly South African integrated brand and communication group, with a philosophy grounded in the purpose of growth.

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