Marketing and Events Manager

Gauteng Provincial Government; Akasia; On-site; ZAR 838,000 - 1,024,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency in Rosslyn, Gauteng, invites applications for a Marketing and Communications Lead to plan, coordinate and manage events, drive brand and corporate identity initiatives, and oversee marketing materials and media relations.

The role requires a Grade 12, a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Marketing/Communication, an Events Management Certificate, and at least five years in marketing/communications with three years in management.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• National Diploma or Bachelor's in Marketing/Communication.
• Events Management Certificate.
• Project Management qualification is an added advantage.
• Registration with the Institute of Marketers will be advantageous.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in marketing, communications and events management.
• Minimum three (3) years management experience.
• Knowledge of government and automotive sector stakeholder environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, media relations and brand management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage internal and external events.
• Prepare and control event budgets.
• Represent the organisation at events.
• Coordinate event logistics and stakeholder participation.
• Compiling event reports and driving brand awareness initiatives.
• Managing design, development and distribution of marketing material.
• Draft articles, speeches, media statements and content.
• Manage media relations and respond to media enquiries.
• Monitor and protect the organisation’s reputation and support management with comms activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Brand management

Event planning

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Marketing and/or Communication

Events Management Certificate

Project Management qualification

Registration with Institute of Marketers

Job description

• Package : R931,167.76 per annum (Total Cost to Company)

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and/or Communication.
• Events Management Certificate.
• Project Management qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Institute of Marketers will be advantageous.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in marketing, communications and events management.
• Minimum three (3) years management experience.
• Knowledge of government and automotive sector stakeholder environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, media relations and brand management skills.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing internal and external events; preparing and controlling event budgets; representing the organisation at events; coordinating event logistics and stakeholder participation; compiling event reports; driving brand awareness and corporate identity initiatives; managing the design, development and distribution of marketing and promotional material; coordinating internal and external newsletters; drafting articles, speeches, media statements and communication content; managing media relations and responding to media enquiries; monitoring and protecting the organisation’s reputation; implementing marketing and communication strategies to promote organisational products and services; supporting Executive Management with communication and stakeholder engagement activities; analysing media coverage and recommending corrective actions where necessary; managing departmental performance information and budgets; monitoring departmental activities and projects; and providing leadership, coaching, mentorship, performance management and development support to employees within the Marketing Department.

Notes

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to women, persons with disabilities and previously disadvantaged individuals in accordance with the Employment Equity Policy. Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Employer

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

Location

Rosslyn, Gauteng

Closing Date

06-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualifications

Do you have the required experience