Campaign Specialist - Department of University Relations

DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

CAMPAIGN SPECIALIST

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Campaign Specialist manages and oversees the University's institutional wide marketing campaigns and ensures that they are effective and implemented according to the specific campaign's communication plan and objectives. This position oversees campaigns in a variety of formats to include social media, website, direct mail, publications, videos and advertising. The incumbent works in collaboration with internal cross-functional teams, as well as external agencies to execute campaigns and measure and report on their effectiveness.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in communication management/public relations/journalism/marketing management or other related field;
• Two to three years’ experience in developing marketing communication campaign implementation plans;
• Two to three years of project management experience;
• Advertising, digital and CRM marketing knowledge and experience;
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel;
• Strong technical ability and marketing platform experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of:
  • Strategic marketing communication;
  • Project management;
  • Marketing communication research;
  • Tactical and strategic thinking;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Attention to detail and results oriented;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Ability to identify practical and innovative solutions;
• Able and willing to work, evenings and weekends, as required and to be on call at all times.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Two to three years’ experience in the following:
  • A variety of cross functional marketing communication campaigns from inception to completion;
  • Working to organisational deadlines and KPIs;
  • Working with agencies and third party suppliers;
  • Marketing communication research to acquire data and use it to target selected groups, as well as analyse the success or otherwise of campaigns;
  • Working closely with the marketing team on campaigns as member of the team;
  • Creative problem solving;
  • Customer-focused with the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers and build effective relationships;
  • As a flexible, collaborative and proactive team member who can operate effectively in a team;
• Two to three years’ relevant industry experience gained from a similar institution would be a strong advantage;
• Reporting on campaign results and making recommendations to senior management;
• Ability to work with different levels across the institution;
• Stakeholder engagement and management experience;
• National and international industry benchmarking experience.
• Project management qualification;
• Member of at least one of the following:
  • Marketing Association of South Africa;
  • Digital Media and Marketing Association;
  • Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 506 167 to R 623 921 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE:

15 January 2018

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms Isabel De Necker, Tel: (012) 420 5184

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.