Communication Officer: EBIT Dean's Office - University of Pretoria

Responsibilities

As a Communication Officer in the office of the Dean, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of:

• Developing a comprehensive marketing plan in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Align all activities/events with the marketing plan and the vision and mission of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Project Management of a biannual Faculty event; EBIT Week.
• Coordinating and executing the Open Day, Orientation week, and Welcoming Day activities, together with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Manage the recruitment portfolio of all undergraduate faculty programs.
• Manage the Departmental marketing collateral in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Manage the general marketing collateral of the Faculty in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication officer.
• Faculty Webmaster.
• Faculty Photographer.
• Event management in collaboration with the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
• Manage the financial activities of the EBIT Marketing division.
• Corporate identity.

Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor/BTech Degree or
• National Diploma

Experience

• As Communication Practitioner proven experience in a large or medium organization with regard to the following: (3 years)
• Events management
• Internal and external communication
• Applied knowledge and skills of
• Writing articles
• MS Word and Excel

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

Knowledge

• Operational systems and procedures
• Budget
• Organizational knowledge
• Knowledge of programs offered

Technical Competencies

• Customer experience
• Branding and image management
• Marketing technology: workflow automation, integrated CRM, social media monitoring
• Engagement: understanding return on marketing investment
• Report writing

Behavioral Competencies

• Taking initiative and excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Manages stress levels
• Considers the needs, capabilities, and feelings of others and deals effectively with others in both favourable and unfavourable situations.
• Understands interpersonal and cultural differences
• Manages conflict and disagreements in a positive manner.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• 3 to 5 years
• Experience in a Higher Education environment
• Internal and external public relations
• Organizational communication
• Experience in journalism