UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DEAN

MARKETING OFFICER

(Ref. CEMS/MO/P7/June11/dm)

Purpose:

The incumbent would have the responsibility to develop a communication and marketing strategy and execute communication and marketing activities of the College of Economic and Management Sciences in conjunction with Corporate Communication and Marketing.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree or three-year National Technikon Diploma in Marketing / Communications / Public Relations Management.
• Five years' experience in Marketing / Communications / Public Relations Management particularly to diverse groupings in SA and SADC.
• Background, experience or interest in Economic and Management Sciences.
• Experience in working with Advertising Agencies.
• Excellent communication skills in both the written and spoken word. (Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to compile a press release / advertisement in English on the basis of information supplied.)
• Computer literacy in respect of e-mail, electronic diary and the Internet, and a knowledge of and experience in graphic software programs.
• Ability to conduct/commission market research
• Presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational ability and event management skills.
• Action and results oriented, meeting tight deadlines and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and work outside of normal working hours.
• Valid driver's licence (proof to be submitted).

NB. A portfolio of your work must accompany all applications.

Recommendation:

• Knowledge and understanding of the higher education environment and developments.
• Knowledge of web page design, maintenance and development.
• Membership of professional organisations.

Duties:

• Develop, manage and implement a marketing plan, a communication strategy and a customer service programme for the relevant College in terms of the strategic marketing plan of the University.
• Act as editor of the College of Economic and Management Sciences newsletter.
• Produce College promotional material.
• Plan, coordinate and execute College special events
• Act as College representative at functions, receptions and exhibitions in and outside the country for marketing purposes.
• Develop, update and maintain the College's web page.
• Execute related administrative duties.

Assumption of duty: As soon as possible

Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date: 01 July 2011

Enquiries: (012) 429 2582 HR Staffing and Client Service (Mrs M Moroe)

Any change in conditions of service will only become operative after one calendar month's written notice and will be made in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Labour Laws.

The prescribed application form must be accompanied by a CV and ORIGINAL certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document. Submission of such copies entitles Unisa to authenticate the qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Applications not on the prescribed application form and submitted without ORIGINAL certified copies attached will not be considered. Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.

Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan.

We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities

Applications on the prescribed forms are invited and should be posted to Unisa HR: Staffing, P O Box 392, Unisa, 0003 on or before the closing date.  Hand-delivered application forms can be deposited into the Application Boxes situated at the following locations at the Muckleneuk Campus: Theo van Wijk Building, Main Entrance or at the Main Entrance, OR Tambo Building, 3^rd Floor.    The prescribed application form is obtainable at the counter on the 3rd Floor, OR Tambo Building UNISA, Preller Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria or can be downloaded from 

http://www2.unisa.ac.za/vacancies/forms/ApplicFormAdmin_Jul09.doc   on the Internet.

Correspondence will be limited to short‑listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 2 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

Signed

Mrs P Makanya-Ojowuro

Director: HR Staffing and Client Services