MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATOR

The Recruitment Center; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Center in Kempton Park is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to lead our marketing and PR efforts. You will develop and implement brand strategies, coordinate with management and external partners, and oversee campaigns across multiple platforms to support sales and growth.

You will manage budgets, produce compelling content for press and digital channels, monitor performance, and travel occasionally to regional offices or exhibitions, bringing fresh ideas and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing, PR, communication, business, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in communications, PR, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and monitor several projects and accounts daily.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for exhibitions or regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Implement communication and brand strategies.
• Work closely with management, staff and external vendors.
• Conduct research for sales/ marketing purposes.
• Ensure all messaging aligns with key business strategies.
• Manage and work closely with advertising/PR/digital agencies and marketing departments of key vendors.
• Brainstorm and collaborate with teams for new ideas and strategies.
• Develop and co-ordinate budgets, deadlines, objectives, and schedules.
• Plan and oversee the design, content, and production of marketing materials.
• Develop strategies for current and existing products, launches, & promotions.
• Identify media and press opportunities with the PR agency.
• Have a good understanding and experience of online and social media including Google AdWords, Google Remarketing and LinkedIn.
• Manage website and other digital platforms.
• Develop high-quality content for press releases and social media.
• Manage exhibitions, events websites, newsletters and other distribution channels.
• Ability to prepare reports, analysis, budget controls etc.
• Manage internal and client communication.

Skills

Brand strategy

Communications planning

Media relations

Content creation

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing, PR, communication, business, or related field

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement communication and brand strategies
• Work closely with management, staff and external vendors
• Conduct research for sales/ marketing purposes
• Ensure all messaging aligns with key business strategies
• Manage and work closely with advertising/PR/digital agencies and marketing departments of key vendors
• Brainstorm and collaborate with teams for new ideas and strategies
• Develop and co-ordinate budgets, deadlines, objectives, and schedules
• Plan and oversee the design, content, and production of marketing materials
• Develop strategies for current and existing products, launches, & promotions
• Identify media and press opportunities with the PR agency
• Have a good understanding and experience of online and social media including Google AdWords, Google Remarketing and LinkedIn
• Manage website and other digital platforms.
• Develop high-quality content for press releases and social media,
• Manage exhibitions, events websites, newsletters and other distribution channels
• Ability to prepare reports, analysis, budget controls etc.
• Manage internal and client communication

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing, PR, communication, business, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in communications, PR, or related field
• Experience with technologies and best practices for campaigns across multiple platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and monitor several projects and accounts on a daily basis
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas
• Excellent media relations skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Own transport and be prepared to travel occasionally to manage exhibitions or visit regional offices