Marketing Assistant

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Gauteng is seeking a Marketing Assistant on a fixed-term contract. The role involves marketing administration, database management, and support for student recruitment events. Candidates should have matric and 1-2 years of administrative experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. A competitive salary is offered, and preference may be given to underrepresented groups in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years Administration experience.
• Sales experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurate capturing of prospective student information.
• Support planning of open days and career fairs.
• Assist with database administration and correspondence.

Skills

Organisational and administration skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

High level of accuracy in data capturing

Microsoft Office - intermediate Excel

Problem Solving

Education

Matric

Relevant 3 year Diploma/Degree (recommended)

Job description

Overview

Direct Reporting Line:
Acting Head: Student Recruitment

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Waterfall National Office (Midrand) has a vacancy for a Marketing Assistant (Fixed-term Contract).

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Marketing Administration
• Accurate capturing of prospective student information, appointment forms and applications onto STASY and all applicable reports. Capturing all leads into the relevant campaigns (interest cards, Online applications, Online enquiries, walk-ins).
• Working co-operatively with the Head: Student Recruitment with respect to all database statistics for marketing reports i.e. (Presentation Trackers and all relevant sales reports).
• Responsible for all marketing stock and promotional materials.
• Ensuring that all interview rooms are stocked with appropriate marketing collateral.
• Assisting Students Advisors with all database administration and associated correspondence.
• Responsible for the integrity of data across all systems relating to the information for prospective prospective students and applicants.
• Work closely with Sales Analyst to ensure reports balance and all information is accurately captured.

• General Activities
• Provide support as needed for planning of events such as open days and career fairs etc.
• Calling to support the student recruitment team in peak periods, this includes database calling, as well as calling of interviews & applicants as required by the Head: Student Recruitment to support the Student Advisors.
• Any ad hoc duties as stipulated from time-to-time by the Head: Student Recruitment.

Competencies / Qualifications

• Competencies Required: Organisational and administration skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy required in both typing and data capturing
• Microsoft Office - with a focus on excel at an intermediate level
• Problem Solving

• Minimum Educational Requirements: Matric essential, relevant 3 year Diploma/Degree is recommended however not essential.
• Minimum Work Experience Requirements: 1 - 2 years Administration experience. Sales experience advantageous

Working Hours & Salary

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday : 08:00 -17:00
• Alternate Saturdays as required.

• Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Application & Support

Application Response: Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.