Marketing Campaign and Brand Practitioner - Department of Institutional Advancement

University of Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pretoria is seeking a Marketing Campaign and Brand Practitioner to assist in executing marketing campaigns and ensuring brand compliance. This 6-month contract role requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and 3 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent project management and communication skills while supporting various marketing initiatives.

Benefits

Medical aid schemes

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in marketing or brand and advertising management.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines efficiently.
• Solid understanding of client service orientation and conflict handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate copy and creative for marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate and liaise with digital marketing specialists and social media teams.
• Monitor brand consistency across marketing collateral.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Communication

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND BRAND PRACTITIONER (6 MONTHS CONTRACT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 11

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the country’s top research Universities and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The marketing campaigns and brand assistant provides essential support to the marketing manager, digital marketing specialist, and brand specialist by assisting with the development and execution of marketing campaigns and supporting brand compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate copy and creative in collaboration of the internal design team or external suppliers;
• Ensure all creative and other content are approved by internal clients;
• Liaise with digital marketing specialist, social media and internal comms team to coordinate campaign content and roll out;
• Assist with review of brand applications, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines;
• Handle brand-related queries, including requests for logos, templates, and branding solutions;
• Monitor the quality and consistency of brand applications across marketing collateral, signage, and digital platforms;
• Ensure that marketing collateral is booked in advance and in good working order for all events through a booking system, track usage and identify broken items on return to repair or replace immediately;
• Assist with purchasing new corporate marketing collateral by following the University’s procurement processes by sourcing quotes from suppliers and arranging for purchase orders timeously;
• Coordinate and attend on-campus activations;
• Maintain a list of approved marketing suppliers;
• Assist the Digital Marketing specialist with campaign statistics;
• Provide a weekly status report to the Marketing Manager;
• Assist with the organising and management of video and photography shoots;
• Assist the digital marketing specialist with categorising and providing access to photography with the university community with the digital marketing specialist .
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Brand Management, Communication, or a related field;
• 3 years’ experience in marketing or brand, and advertising management;
• Manage multiple campaigns and deadlines efficiently;
• Strong organizational, project management and administrative skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Routine correspondence and ad hoc reports;
• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, philosophies, processes and procedures;
• Knowledge and understanding of building effective and collaborative working relationships;
• Project management principles and applications;
• Knowledge of legislative requirements in terms of records management;
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel;
• Client service orientation;
• Conflict handling skills;
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising detail and accuracy;
• Attention to detail;
• Organising and prioritising skills.
  
  

ADDED ADVANTAGES

• 2 years’ experience at a higher education institution;
• Advertising or marketing agency experience;
• Copywriting for social media.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 19 June 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Masenei Makena, Tel: [phone] for application-related inquiries, and Ms Kgomotso Lekgari, Tel: [phone] for inquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.