Junior Marketer N002927
Listing reference: nwu_001391
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 3 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Advertising and Communication
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAFIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: CORPORATE RELATIONS AND MARKETING
POSITION NUMBER: N002927
VACANCY: JUNIOR MARKETER
PEROMNES GRADE: 9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT WITH BENEFITS
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To execute a direct marketing campaign, focusing on bringing prospective students to the relevant campus to experience the value proposition (student experience, environment) and study and career opportunities by different fields of study in the various faculties. Organising activations and sponsorships on- and off-campuses to grab the attention of prospective students (undergraduate, post graduate and distance learning). To build prospective customer relationships through various customer services initiatives i.e., assist with additional information needs during the application process and create a sense of belonging and start creating brand loyalty.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Activations and Sponsorships
- Assist Walk in clients.
- Execution of Ad hoc promotional opportunities
- Organise and execute events (leadership, cultural, price giving ceremonies as a recruitment and awareness tools.
- Organise promotional days on campus i.e., open days, faculty days, etc. for prospective students.
- Distribution and administration of marketing material
- Assist with Internal branding projects
- Support brand campaigns.
Campus Visits
- Organise campus and faculty visits for individuals and groups so that they can gather information about the University, student life and study opportunities.
Marketing Communication (undergraduate, postgraduate, and open distance learning).
- Responsible for answering digital student enquiries about study opportunities in a professional and accurate way.
- CRM system and web.
- Assist manager in compiling and collecting marketing information.
- Keep up to date with the latest admission requirements and course offerings.
Customer Service
- Work with relevant departments and faculties to improve and adopt services for prospective students.
Ad Hoc Projects
- As assigned by Manager and/or Director
- Attend all training and staff sessions.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant B degree (NQF 7). (Essential)
- B degree in Marketing or Education (Desirable)
- Three years proven marketing and event planning experience (Desirable)
- Three years organisation skills in activations and promotions days (Essential)
- Three years knowledge of guiding teachers, learners and parents on subject choices and degrees. (Desirable)
- Three years’ experience in career guidance. (Desirable)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email, Internet, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp
- People and liaison skills
- Administration and organising skills
- Punctuality
- Knowledge of audio-visual equipment
- Ability to win the trust of prospective students, faculties, and other role-players.
- Valid Driver’s License.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Resourceful, innovative, and pro-active character
- Candidates should be able to work and communicate in a multi-cultural environment
- Good planning skills, independent and result orientated
- Self-driven and sense of responsibility
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to work in a team.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Pieter Möller on 018 299 2562
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Karabelo.Motsepe@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 3 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 April 2023
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
