The Team
BMC
The Brand Marketing Challenge (BMC) is a 3 months internship programme established in partnership with CPUT to support 3rd year marketing students to gain real-life experience…
BWE
Black Wolf Entrepreneurship (BWE) is a double-sided programme that offers internship/volunteership opportunities to incubate interested graduates into an entrepreneurial Journey.
Marketing Society
The Marketing Society is a global community created in partnership with CPUT to help aspiring marketers understand the realities of the industry.
Our Story
This is a tale of a young wolf, forced to navigate a changing environment alone, just like most Youth today. But they don’t have to face the challenges alone when they join Our pack. Our team not only provides a supportive learning environment, but also empowers our members to build their own teams and share their skills with others. At our agency, we believe in immersing students in the industry to give them a true understanding of the realities of the business world. Together, we can help them thrive and pave the way for future success.
Vision
At Black Wolf Youth Foundation, our vision is to empower the youth of Africa through education, sports, technology, and leadership programs. As a non-profit organization based in South Africa, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of young people to drive economic transformation and support the growth of startups and small businesses through digital marketing.
Mission
Our mission is to combat youth unemployment in Africa by providing skills development, training, and placement opportunities. We are committed to cost-effectively servicing our clients’ marketing needs with strategic plans that help position their brand and drive market growth. Join us in our efforts to inspire and support the next generation as they pave the way for a bright and prosperous future.
Life Choices Studio Feedback
“We recently had the pleasure of collaborating with the talented team at Black Wolf Youth Agency on the rebrand of our company, LC Studio. From start to finish, they were professional, attentive, and truly invested in our success.
The end result exceeded all of our expectations – we are thrilled with the new direction and look of our brand. Black Wolf Youth Agency expertly captured the essence of our company and perfectly packaged it in a way that communicates our brand and positions us competitively in the market.
We highly recommend the services and values of Black Wolf Youth Agency. It was an absolute pleasure working with them!”
Our History
2020
Launched the Brand Marketing Challenge in 2020 with partners, Pearson SA, PRIMI, Reebok and TedX – Graduated 328 3rd Year Marketing students through the Brand Marketing Challenge.
2021
Partnered with CPUTs Marketing and Work Integrated Learning department as their official WIL partner.
2021 – 2022
Assisted 350 marketing students with WIL experiences and they graduated with valuable industry skills.
2022
Partnered with Mancosa University Career Development department.
2022
Launched the Marketing Society and Black Wolf Entrepreneurship programmes.
2022 – 2023
Partnership and funding acquisition scale.
The Founders
Sven WolfFounder and Managing Director
A seasoned digital strategist with a zest for business and education. Sven’s background in lecturing inspires a company culture to lead with curiosity with technology at its core and a desire to make an impact on clients and its people.
Tracey RoosPartner and Director
Tracey’s focus is driving the vision and purpose of the business, identifying new opportunities, tapping into markets and trends, and building sustainable relationships with Black Wolf’s clients and teams.
The Youth Team
Rabbi Marcelino GonsalvesSenior Digital Account Executive / Youth Agency Programme Coordinator
Marcelino is a digital enthusiast and promotes digital excellence across the BWA client portfolio through his knowledge of websites, paid media and SEO. He also facilitates the strategic planning and implementation of Black Wolf Youth Foundation, a non profit arm of the the agency developed to empower youth in the marketing industry. Marcellino was one of the first intern cohorts of the BWYAF programme and has become an integral member of the BW team.
Reece ManuelJnr Digital Designer/ Illustrator
Reece has a passion for brand story telling using pictures and illustrations. He has natural creative spirit and believes that If you can dream it, he can design it. Reece’s goal is to create value and impact for the agency’s client portfolio while contributing towards Black Wolf Youth Agency’s Foundations mission of empowering other young design talent in the industry to develop their skills and embrace their creative talents..
Lubabalo ZoteJunior Account Assistant / Digital Brand focussed
Lubabalo is a media studies graduate from UCT with a postgraduate in brand management from VEGA. Her strategic brand insights skills supports the agency’s clients with brand assets development which include video, animation and social media production. She is also a volunteer in the agencies none for profit arm and collaborates with multiple teams to achieve their goals.
Leeroy RowlandBlack Wolf Youth Agency Intern Programme Assistant
Safiatou GuisseBlack Wolf Youth Agency Programme Coordinator Intern
Safiatou is part of the youth leadership team responsible for the agency’s foundations’ Brand Marketing Challenge programme. A programme that bridges the gap between industry and institution.
Her goal is to graduate into the agency in 2023 and develop her skills in content marketing, social and paid media.
Conway FilliesDesign Intern, Black Wolf Youth Agency
Come for the mission, stay for the team
We pride ourselves on giving back to the community that we operate in which is why we are empowering the youth to follow their dreams.