Marketing Communications Consultant

Ultra Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks a skilled marketing professional to manage communications across various divisions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Communications or related fields, with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include coordinating marketing activities, managing budgets, and overseeing content production. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience in PR, marketing, or communications.
• Extensive knowledge of digital and print production processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing communication activities for multiple divisions.
• Drive online web campaigns and manage social media profiles.
• Control advertising budget and assess marketing campaign results.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Goal-driven

Excellent written and verbal business communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in PR

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

MEDIA / Visio

Job description

Matric is essential.

Bachelor's degree in Communications / PR / Journalism or Marketing.

Global marketing experience is essential.

Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in PR, corporate communications, marketing, customer service, sales, and/or office administration. Extensive product knowledge would be an advantage.

Knowledge of digital and print production processes, including design, layout, printing, and digital publications.

Experience in managing social media platforms would be advantageous.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; as well as knowledge of MEDIA / Visio programs.

Valid driver’s license with own transport.

Excellent command of the English language.

Attention to detail.

Customer service skills.

Goal-driven.

Excellent written and verbal business communication skills.

Reporting data.

People management skills.

Support all divisions in marketing communications.

Coordinate marketing communication activities relevant for more than one division.

Contribute to global communication activities by providing content for group channels.

Define country-related content strategy (target groups, content, channels).

Establish relevant local media mix and communicate.

Advise and assist in producing all advertising materials to ensure suitability and PR standards.

Control the organization’s advertising budget and expenses; maintain related research.

Ensure all job reports and editorials are completed and technical specifications are checked.

Content creation including text, images, and videos.

Web content management, online marketing, and data analytics.

Communicate and build relationships with all sales divisions to ensure effective customer brand affinity and awareness, through product editorials, advertising, job reports, customer feedback, and event advertising.

Control budgets and expenses according to each division’s requirements.

Organize and oversee market research in collaboration with all divisions.

Write press releases and arrange press conferences.

Assess marketing campaign results and media coverage reports.

Drive online web campaigns, create relevant content, and manage media publications and social media profiles.

Oversee content production (ads, videos, social media, online PR).

Maintain and develop the media plan for all divisions, ensuring strategic placement of adverts for maximum exposure and benefit.