STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS PRACTITIONER N000431 & N000428
Listing reference: nwu_001896
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 3 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Vanderbijlpark
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: (VANDERBIJLPARK & MAHIKENG)
DIVISION: CORPORATE RELATIONS AND MARKETING
POSITION NUMBER: N000431 & N000428
POSITION NAME: STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS PRACTITIONER
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The successful incumbent will be responsible for the organisation of corporate and sport events, aimed at profiling and building the brand of the NWU, while sharing developments taking place at the University with internal and external stakeholders.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Events coordination and Stakeholder engagement
- Attend briefing meetings with clients (internal and external) to understand their event requests. Willingness to travel nationally, internationally and work outside office hours to accommodate evening events.
- Work with the team leader and clients to take care of events logistics for corporate and sport events.
- Provide event and protocol guidance and support to faculties and departments.
- Compilation of event checklist to ensure tasks are tracked and executed on time.
- Create and maintain an updated database to support stakeholders’ engagements.
2. Enhance and promote the NWU profile (Brand awareness)
- Ensure there is branding material at all events.
- Ensure events related material such as invitations comply with the brand manual.
- Identify creative ways to strengthen the NWU brand through events.
3. Administration and teamwork
- Record keeping of events documents according to the NWU’s record management policy.
- Attend to ad-hoc projects as assigned by management.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing or other applicable degree.
- A minimum of three (3) years operational experience in events and organisation.
- A minimum of four (4) years operational experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.
- A minimum of three (3) years operational experience in using events to strengthen brands.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
- MACE, PRISA AND IABC Membership.
- A minimum of two (2) years operational experience in organising sport events.
- A minimum of two (2) years operational experience in the Higher Education sector.
- Valid driver’s licence.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Excellent ability to develop and nurture positive working relationships and deliver excellent client service.
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word and Power point), as well as email and social media usage.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Stress management and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment.
- Ability to engage stakeholders at various levels.
- Ability to independently and as part of 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: Celeste Rossouw on 016 910 3588
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 3 August 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 September 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.
