Reporting to the Manager: Strategic Support & Analytics the Officer: Communications and Marketing, is required to have a finger on the pulse on news breaking developments in the sector to enable SALGA to respond in a timeous and relevant manner to protect the interests of municipalities and to stay abreast of developments in the LG Sector and to brainstorm ways in which to communicate and market SALGA THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
Job Summary
■ High degree of self-management, pro-activeness and creativity;
■Strong communication, organisational and influencing skills;
■ A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity;
■ Results driven individual;
■ Strong analytical ability coupled with sound problem-solving skills; and
■ Proven reports on communication / marketing campaigns.
■ Planning & Coordination: Assist with administration duties of communication and marketing team e.g. expediting requisitions to supply chain management; in collaboration with the Editor, responsible for the content and appearance of each edition; publishing newsletter on intranet; sourcing and formatting images.
■ Marketing: Assist Manager: Strategic Support and Analytics / Director: Marketing and Communications in managing integrated marketing and communications campaigns across offline and online tactics; assist in outbound or inbound marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in various areas (content development and optimization, advertising, events planning etc.);plan and execute initiatives to reach the target audience through appropriate channels (social media, e-mail, etc.);provide support in development and execution of internal and external marketing campaigns.
■ Research & Analysis: Assist in analysing communication and marketing data (campaign results, conversion rates, traffic etc.) to help shape future marketing strategies; assist in developing and organise ideas derived from online/offline research; brainstorm ideas for communication and marketing campaigns with team under the guidance of the Manager: Strategic Support and Analytics / Director: Marketing and Communications.
■ Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensure that policies, communication and marketing guidelines are adhered to by SALGA staff; monitor the effectiveness and impact of the communication and marketing campaigns and develop and implement corrective actions to improve.
■ Sound Governance and Risk Management: Anticipate and identify reputational and other risks in the production and communication of content and take corrective actions to mitigate the risks in a proactive manner; uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-today work and comply with policies, procedures and standards.
■ Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Communications (Including mass communication), Marketing, or any other related field;
■ At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a content development and/or editing position for a business and conducting developmental and substantive language edits on technical material;
■ Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector;
■ Sound track record in effectively managing stakeholder engagements at all levels;
■ Proven Records of publications (print/ electronic);
■ May be required to travel;
■ Valid Driver’s License.
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a curriculum vitae in application for this position to [email protected] Closing Date: 27 May 2022 (Please quote the relevant reference number in the subject line) NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan