Industry Liaison Officer in the Office of the W&R Leadership Chair: Gauteng
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- Build and maintain industry relationships and maintain an accurate database
- Compile regular newsletters
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities / events of the retail Chair
- Responsible for marketing and communication
- Manage the student and alumni tracking system
- Manage the website
- Report to Governance Board and Management Operating Committee
- Manage staff and student exchange programmes
Minimum requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Marketing Management or equivalent.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Self-motivated, goal-driven and able to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Experience in strategic marketing
- Ability to work under pressure
- An understanding of the Higher Education environment will be an advantage
- Experience in the Retail and Wholesale sector will be an advantage
- Retail and Wholesale industry network and relationships will be an advantage
- The office bearer will need to be skilled in digital marketing, public relations, copywriting and website maintenance.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
