Coordinator III (Marketing) (P8) (UJ Sport Division)
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
• Analyse UJ Sports data.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to conduct market research.
• Create promotional/marketing materials.
• Act as the marketing liaison for UJ Sports.
• Develop branded materials such as posters, flyers, and social media graphics.
• Constant engagement with UJ Sport supporters through social media.
• Sharing achievements through social media.
• Playing an active role in raising funds for UJ Sports.
• Plan, implement and execute campaigns to ensure that targeted sponsorship activities are completed.
• Assist clubs, divisions, and associated entities to develop sponsorship plans and processes for implementation.
• Collaborate with UJ management in executing fundraising efforts.
• Managing budget and other resources needed to implement and maintain marketing and communication campaigns service.
• Keeping abreast of the environment, developments and trends in the internal and external marketing areas.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Bachelors Degree in Marketing or equivalent
- A valid Drivers licence
- Project management qualification
- Three (3) to five (5) years' marketing and communication experience within the discipline
- Relevant experience in a university environment
- Project management experience.
- Knowledge of university systems, structures, policies and procedures
- Experience in the Sport environment advantageous
- Fundraising knowledge
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills (networking and relationship building)
- Excellent presentation skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Good administrative skills
- A high level of creativity and originality
- Knowledge of web tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Manage SEO/SEM
- Know how to use ad server tools
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.
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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.
