Marketing Manager (P8) (Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture: Department of Arts and Culture)
Position Summary
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.
- Implement strategic marketing plan and budget for Arts & Culture
- Plan, implement, control and evaluate marketing and communications programmes as part of the Arts & Culture's marketing strategy, adhering to the corporate marketing strategy of the University of Johannesburg
- Oversee and facilitate content generation for internal and external publication
- Perform all the marketing related duties assigned by the Head of Arts & Culture
- Develop and manage Arts & Culture's sub-brand within the UJ brand including
- Update and manage arts & Culture's websites and other social media platforms
- Oversee and assist with hospitality for Arts & Culture events
- Oversee and manage the Front of House portfolio
- Manage Arts & Culture's internal and printing activities
- Identify and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain and foster strategic partnerships
Minimum requirements
- Degree or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), with 2 to 3 years' job-related experience in an arts and culture environment
- Operational level experience in marketing communication
- Good knowledge of the tertiary education sector
- Excellent project and event management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills (networking and relationship building)
- High level of creativity
- Time management
- Advanced social media marketing skills
- Attention to detail
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.
