Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
Level: Senior

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

The Johannesburg Business School (JBS), established in 2017 is part of the University of Johannesburg. JBS offers a range of innovative programmes expertly designed to develop effective, ethical and enterprising African leaders. With an emphasis on contextual intelligence, leaders are equipped to successfully navigate and overcome the complexities of today’s world, while advancing the evolution of the business environment for the benefit of their organisations and society at large.
 
The school provides a platform to stimulate and inform purpose-driven business practices toward a collective impact. The Johannesburg Business School is committed to making a difference in our economy by increasing employment opportunities through helping small and medium sized business grow.
 
All programmes designed and delivered by JBS are grounded in the African context, with a strong global connection, for disruptors, entrepreneurs and managers alike. Development with an impact on the community, increasingly part of day-to-day business in Africa, underpins what JBS represents and does

Job Description:  
CHIETA has awarded JBS Centre for Entrepreneurship with discretionary grant under Strategic Projects. The grant will be used to support small businesses in the chemicals industry. This year, the project will support 100 SMMEs; 70 idea phase enterprises undergoing a 6-month incubation programme, while 30 start-up enterprises supported with product testing and access to markets.
The project manager will be responsible to recruitment, selection and on-boarding of beneficiaries that will take part of the programme. The PM will further oversee baseline and diagnostic assessment of beneficiaries’ business and build a 12-month roadmap of development. The incubation programme includes a 16-week online course, technical training (chemicals manufacturing), product testing, traction coaching, group mentorship with JBS MBA students and presentation of business turnaround strategy as portfolio of evidence during assessment. The PM will oversee incubation, engage with all stakeholders involved, consolidate all verification documents, oversee monitoring & evaluation, and compile monthly reports and close-out reports.

Responsibilities: 
The incumbent will be responsible to manage the Online Strategy, provide marketing management and support, communication and programme coordination.
 
  • Manage and roll out Online and blended learning.
  • Manage online outputs and learning with the departments of the School.
  • Build an Online strategy in line with UJ and JBS priorities
  • Set clear targets, build the online budget and articulate throughout.
  • To assist and manage the implement and evaluation of internal marketing and communication activities within the School.
  • Support the brand strategy and marketing strategy within the School and UJ.
  • To assist in the positioning of the School among relevant stakeholder and build a favourable public profile.
  • Provide regular input and support the updating and content management of the School’s website for all targeted audiences.
  • Create and foster relations with external organisations to build mutually beneficial collaborations, especially in the space of Online.
  • Liaise and coordinate online and marketing support service for the JBS department to ensure adherence to corporate online and marketing guidelines/ regulations.
  • Ensuring that the School’s online strategy and marketing adheres to the corporate marketing strategy, policies and procedure of the University of Johannesburg (Governance).
  • Implement, control and evaluate these programmes.
  • Keep abreast of the environment, developments and trends of the internal and external Online marketing, and programmes.

Minimum requirements

  • A Degree in specialisation in Social Sciences, Psychology or Business Management or relevant qualification at NQF level 7
  • /-7year experience in project management
  • Experience in managing Enterprise and Supplier Development projects
  • A fair understanding of SMME development
  • Excellent reporting skills
  • Stakeholder engagement 
  • Monitoring and evaluation of project
  • Budget control
  • Great interpersonal skills and works well in a team
  • Have experience in leading a team
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to a range of audiences.
  • Marketing and communication strategy skills are essential.
  • Good planning and organising skills.
  • Result driven.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Good financial management and budgeting skills.
 
ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding job content: Carol Keshy (011) 559 1779
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Alinah Molebatsi (011) 559 3885
 
LOGIN AND APPLY ONLINE AT http://jobs.uj.ac.za                           
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.
Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)

If you have general enquiries regarding the advertised post, please send an e-mail with the subject line being the reference number of the post to vacancies@uj.ac.za
 
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.


 

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.

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.

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.

 

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