Marketing And Communications Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive company based in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Marketing Specialist. This role involves supporting the marketing team through various initiatives, managing content, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification and five years of experience in marketing and communications, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent knowledge of marketing tools is essential. A dynamic work environment with competitive rewards awaits.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in a marketing and communications role.
• Senior level proficiency in written and verbal communications.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies.
• Manage preparation of marketing reports and documentation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Creativity

Project management

Communication skills

Customer focus

Adaptability

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Marketing / Communications

Tools

SharePoint

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Mailchimp

WordPress

Advanced MS Office Suite

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 29/08/2024

Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged, and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.

Job Description

A senior position with a crucial role in supporting the marketing team by executing various marketing initiatives and campaigns.

The position involves coordinating projects, managing content, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure marketing activities are aligned with the company’s strategic goals.

Facilitating brand change and alignment in accordance with the strategic direction of the company, ensuring successful coordination of all corporate events, and management of media relations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong communication skills, emphasizing the need for a qualified and experienced corporate marketing and communications professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Desktop publishing
• Creativity and ability to conceptualize solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Independent and self-motivated
• Writing and editing
• Motivating fellow employees
• Client, supplier, and employee relations
• Diversity, adaptability, and agility
• Customer-focused, driven to improvement
• Innovation and creativity
• Integrity and transparency
• Project management (PR/communications related)
• Budget management
• Responsibility and accountability
• Media and publicity relations

Job Duties

• Develop corporate strategy into marketing and communications strategy and implement as part of the overall corporate business plan.
• Develop, implement and manage the communication strategy in conjunction with corporate communications and management for the relevant business units.
• Manage the preparation of marketing reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Briefing and managing external agencies (where used) in order to implement activities identified in the communications strategy.
• Manage press releases and ensure accuracy of all press releases.
• Sourcing quotations, processing of purchase order instructions, and managing the marketing and communications budget.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with industry stakeholders, lobbyists, and key customers.
• Practice general project management principles in day-to-day execution of project work.
• Effective communication with all project stakeholders.

Other Duties

• Communication and marketing strategy of the organization
• Community relations
• Corporate communications
• Crisis communications
• Employee relations and communication
• Environmental programmes and CSR management
• Industry affairs
• Information services
• International relations
• Market research and customer surveys

Requirements

• Prerequisites for this role include a postgraduate qualification in either Marketing / Communications, or equivalent experience.
• A five-year track record and experience in a marketing and communications role.
• Senior level proficiency in both written and verbal communications.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Social Media, Mailchimp, Sway, Frontpage, WordPress, and Advanced MS Office Suite.
• Proactive and Self-Motivated: Ability to take initiative and work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Creative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas for innovative marketing approaches.
• Customer Focused: A strong understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering high-quality marketing support.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing business needs.