Communications Officer N001513 (Re-advert)
Listing reference: nwu_002298
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
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 (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT: LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY
POSITION NUMBER: N001513
VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To fulfil all Communications Officer requirements for both internal and external stakeholders, whilst focusing on the commercialisation of CTexT’s products, and general administrative duties.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commercialisation:
- Product marketing and liaison with distributors, new project development, electronic communication (Web, Social Media), and elements related to product development (graphics, manuals, installation screens, etc.). Demonstration and training workshops for software products, specifically for Afrikaanse SkryfGoed.
Communication:
- Internal (newsletter, announcements), and external (media, interest groups, press-releases), collaborators and stakeholders, maintenance of the corporate identity of CTexT (templates, lay-outs, décor).
General:
- Staff-based administration including student recruitment, events management, archiving, project involvement (as project member and project manager), and strategic planning (problem-solving, strategy implementation).
Minimum requirements
Minimum requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Communication, Marketing, or relevant field.
- A certificate in graphic design software.
- A minimum of 2 year’s relevant experience in a wide variety of facets of communication, including media liaison, corporate identity management, commercialisation, events management, liaison with external interest groups.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in web page development and maintenance, design of marketing material, newsletters, and the creation and management of corporate branding.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in the creation and management of an online presence (including social networking) for business purposes.
- A minimum of 1 year experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Dream Weaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Advanced computer literacy, with specific reference to MS Windows, Office, and Project.
- The ability to learn other applications (quick mastering of a variety of applications used in language technology, and specifically in CTexT, is a requirement).
- Advanced skills in web-page design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Sound administrative and organisational skills and the ability to function effectively under pressure and to meet pre-set deadlines.
- Knowledge and understanding of public communications, public relations, and marketing guidelines.
- Knowledge of linguistics or computer linguistics
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- The ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the work method of the team, as well as to work independently.
- The ability to prioritise, manage and complete several tasks simultaneously.
- Good communication skills and presentation abilities as well as interpersonal relations, and a positive client-service orientation.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
REMUNERATION
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: Mr Jason Neumann on 018 299 1022
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 October 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.
