Koketso Phala | Project Marketing Manager
Nepoworx

Koketso Phala is a strategic Communications and Marketing professional with a strong focus on renewable energy, sustainability, and youth development. As Head of Marketing and Communications at Nepoworx, she leads visibility, stakeholder engagement, and public relations efforts that support solar training, enterprise development, and green job creation in underserved communities. With over ten years of experience across corporate and development sectors, Koketso previously played a key role in Nestlé’s NetZero and RE:think Sustainability initiatives. There, she focused on regenerative agriculture and agripreneurship, helping amplify Nestlé’s commitment to climate action and inclusive rural development. Her work blends ESG storytelling, public relations, and grassroots engagement, with a passion for youth empowerment, gender inclusion, and her help in building platforms like the NepoxChange podcast to drive meaningful conversations across Africa’s business and energy sector. Through Nepoworx, she has been part of the team leading partnership projects with partners including YES4Youth, Harambee Youth Unemployment Accelerator and IDC to expand access to skills and opportunities in the green economy.