MARKETING OFFICER, Pretoria

Nature of Appointment 24 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary and Benefits R308 154 per annum (Level 7) plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Location Central Office– Ref: TNC/CO/25-01/2

Requirements

Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations/Journalism/Communication Science/Marketing or related field.

A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in the field of communication and marketing.

A valid driver’s license.

Proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Proven ability to effectively manage change and willingness to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meeting deadlines within tight timeframes.

Competencies

Report writing, verbal and written communication.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Networking and relationship building.

Problem solving, team leadership and people management, planning and organizing.

Ethical behaviour; honesty and integrity; ability to work effectively under pressure; maintaining confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities/Duties

Arranged and provided support to outreach internal programs of the College.

Developed annual marketing and communication strategies aligned with the college’s vision and goals.

Identified and placed all print, radio and publication material; networked with the advertising industry.

Developed visual marketing material; produced college publications (banners, brochures, annual reports, pamphlets, programme information).

Managed public relations and media liaison services, including media and community liaison and communications.

Proof‑read and edited external written publications and articles.

Managed all college events including exhibition participation, official functions and special marketing events.

Coordinated media queries and responses; tracked positive and negative stories on social media, newspapers and forwarded them to relevant managers.

Provided photographic services, wrote stories for the college; drafted articles for the electronic newsletter and website updates; took pictures at events for news articles.

Served as sub‑editor of the electronic newsletter.

Gathered articles from colleagues and college activities; submitted, verified and forwarded for approval.

Managed human, financial and other resources of the sub‑unit, performance agreements and assessments of subordinates.

Monitored, evaluated and responded to queries on official social media and online communication platforms.

Maintained regularly the content, design and layout of the college website.

Coordinated college events and provided communication administrative support across delivery sites.

Oversaw the dissemination of electronic and hard‑copy materials to relevant stakeholders and ensured document management support and storage of communication materials and equipment.

EEO Statement Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

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