MARKETING OFFICER

Nature of Appointment: 24 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: R308 154 per annum (Level 7) plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Centre: Central Office – Ref: TNC/CO/25-01/2

REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations/ Journalism/ Communication Science/ Marketing or related field. A minimum of 2 years’ working experience in the field of communication and marketing. A valid driver’s license. 

Competencies: Applicant must possess the following skills: report writing, verbal and written communication; client orientation and customer focus; networking and relationship building; problem solving, team leadership and people management, planning and organizing. Attributes: ethical behaviour; honesty and integrity; ability to work effectively under pressure; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of information and respect copyrights/aversion to plagiarism. Must be prepared to take and implement instructions delegated by supervisors/managers. 

Proven computer literacy, including advanced MSWord, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Proven ability to effectively manage change. The incumbent must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meeting deadlines within tight timeframes.

DUTIES: Arrange and provide support to outreach internal programs of the College. Develop annual marketing and communication strategies aligned with the college’s vision and goals. Identification and placement of all print, radio and publication material. Networking with the advertising industry. 

Develop visual marketing material. Develop and produce college publications, i.e. banners, information brochures, annual reports, pamphlets and programme information. Manage public relations and media liaison services. Manage all media and general community liaison and communications. Proof reading and editing of external written publications and articles. 

Manage all college events including exhibition participation, official functions and special marketing events. Coordinate media queries and responses as and when required. Track all the positive and negative stories about the college captured on social media platforms/newspapers and forward to the relevant managers for official responses

where required. Provide photographic services and write stories for the college. Draft articles for the divisions/campuses/college’s electronic newsletter and website updates. Take pictures at the events that will form part of the news article. Marketing the college through branding at these events. Take a role of sub-editor of the electronic newsletter. 

Gather all articles from colleagues and college activities. Submit articles for compilation, verify and forward for approval. Management of human, financial and other resources of the sub-unit. Manage the performance agreements and performance assessments of subordinates. Oversee, monitor, evaluate and respond to queries on official social media and online communication platforms. 

Regularly maintain the content, design and layout of the college website. Coordinate college events and provide communication administrative support across delivery sites. Oversee the dissemination of electronic and hard copy materials to relevant stakeholders; Ensure document management support and storage of communication materials and equipment.

Tshwane North College for Technical and Vocational Education and Training would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self – driven candidates to apply for the vacant Fixed Term Contract Positions.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity documents. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Forward your application/s to: The Principal: Tshwane North TVET College, P.O Box 26193, ARCADIA, 0007 OR hand-deliver to: Cnr. Kgosi Mampuru (Former Potgieter Street) & Pretorius Streets, Pretoria. Emailed applications will not be accepted. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.

NOTE: Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks (where applicable, qualification and employment verification). Where applicable, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge/competence test. The College reserves the right not to make appointments. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 21 JANUARY 2025 at 12:00

ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms LA Mudau at 012 401 1927 / Ms JM Nyalunga at 012 401 1940.