Marketing and Communications Manager

Clear Leaf; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager in Johannesburg. This role involves developing marketing strategies, engaging with the community, and promoting the school's values and achievements. Candidates should have experience in marketing and communications, with proficiency in digital marketing and graphic design tools. The position requires strong organizational skills and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage and coordinate marketing team members.
• Skills in digital marketing including social media and content creation.
• Strong writing skills to produce newsletters and press releases.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools and branding principles.
• Experience with media and public relations management.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Passion for storytelling and promoting the school's values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies for the school.
• Engage with the community and communicate the school's values.
• Manage marketing initiatives across different school phases.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communications and public relations skills

Digital marketing skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Graphic design proficiency

Media liaison experience

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Content creation abilities

Passion for storytelling

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: July 31, 2025

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated Marketing and Communications Manager to join our client's team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies that enhance the profile of a private school, engaging with the community, and effectively communicating the school's values and achievements.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, communications, and/or public relations, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage and coordinate marketing team members and activities across the three phases of the school.
• Skills in digital marketing, including social media management, website maintenance, and content creation.
• Strong writing and editing skills to produce newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite) and familiarity with branding principles.
• Experience liaising with media, managing public relations, and coordinating advertising efforts.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Passion for storytelling and promoting the school's ethos, values, and achievements.
• Ability to create engaging visual and written content for various platforms.
• Availability to attend and promote key school events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
• Alignment with the school's ethos and values, with a passion for marketing and communications in an educational setting.

Additional Information

• Closing Date: July 31, 2025
• Relevant fields: Media, Advertising, Branding jobs