University of Johannesburg

Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

• Prepare, implement and monitor a comprehensive marketing and sales strategy for all UJ Arts & Culture productions, exhibitions and concerts.

• Promote other events such as conferences, lectures, festivals, readings, workshops and any other projects.

• Increase and diversify audiences.

• Improve income through ticket sales.

• Identify and develop new markets.

• Schedule and deliver stakeholder communication.

• Plan co-ordinate and action all marketing communications with stakeholders.

• Liaise with the Head, Production Manager and/or guest Artistic Teams over image, copy and marketing message.

• Manage and/or coordinate updates and development of the division’s websites including event listings and its ticketing platform.

• Maintain, manage, and grow the UJ Arts & Culture database.

• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on marketing and publicity efforts across all platforms and mediums.

• Responsibility for PR and publicity and co-ordination thereof.

• Co-ordinate PR events and photo-shoots.

• Collect, co-ordinate, write and distribute media releases and articles.

• Co-ordinate, compile and produce monthly newsletter, production programmes, issues of Art Much? magazine, season brochures and other publications – including design brief, copywriting and scheduling.

• Control of all promotional material and marketing equipment.

• Handle all aspects of guest hospitality including (but not limited to) invitations, RSVP’s, catering and seating plans.

• Oversee social media messaging across all online platforms.

• Liaise and build effective relationships with the

• media to ensure optimal positive publicity.

• Create cost-effective print and electronic marketing and sales materials.

• Brief designers or creative agencies and oversee design and production processes.

• Increase the client base for group tickets through active outreach such as cold call solicitations, sales visits, cultivation of external partnerships, and new sales initiatives.

• Communicate and build effective relationships with the UJ students to create awareness of the opportunities available to them.

• Build and maintain existing client relationships in order to increase repeat business.

• Build targeted mailing and e-mailing lists.

• Greet groups where necessary and ensure an exceptional visitor experience.

• Respond to inquiries.

• Liaise with visiting companies to plan and manage agreed marketing activity and budgets.

• Responsibility for any marketing assistants or interns.

Minimum requirements

•Diploma (NQF6)/BCom/BA Degree/BA Marketing and Communication

• Experience in an arts and culture environment

• Design of print and online promotional materials

• Print production management

• Marketing and sales knowledge

• Experience in an arts and culture environment

• Design of print and online promotional materials

• Print production management

• Experience in an arts and culture environment

Recommendations:

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage)

• Interpersonal

• Verbal & written communication

• Telephone etiquette

• Marketing and sales

• Public relations

• Creative and innovative

• Time management

• Influencing skills

• Planning and organising

• Commercial awareness

• Detail conscious • Problem solving

ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content: Mr Pieter Jacobs (011)559- 3627

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms Pauline Senne (011) 559-4694

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.

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.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.

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.

Position Summary

Introduction

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

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Coordinator: Marketing: (P9) (Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture: Arts & Culture)

Position Summary

Introduction

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.

Minimum requirements

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