Marketing Consultant

Discovery; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and life company in South Africa seeks a Marketing and Communications professional to implement brand strategies and manage projects. Candidates should have at least a 3-year degree in Marketing, 2 years of industry experience, and knowledge of digital media and design tools. This role requires excellent communication and project management skills, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Marketing, PR, Communications or the sales & distribution industry.
• Knowledge of various media and social channels, including digital.
• Basic understanding of design principles for digital and print.

Responsibilities

• Implement brand and communication strategy.
• Manage project timelines and budgets.
• Create post-campaign reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Time and project management

Excellent communication in English

Ability to negotiate

Strong attention to detail

Education

Minimum 3-year undergraduate degree or diploma in Marketing and Communications

Tools

Adobe Express

InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

The implementation of brand and communication strategy within required timelines.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Input into the creation and implementation of projects plans- steps plus lead times

Brief, get approval and manage timelines for any marketing material related to project.

Take accountability and responsibility for projects

Translate communication into different media and position for different audiences

Interact with operational business areas :

Get approval

Meet business needs

Manage expectations of all stakeholders

Maintain and build solid relationships

Check the budget- get approval and do cost analysis

Ensure that consistent and relevant messages are being given

Ensure quality of outputs

Reflect on all projects and identify opportunities for continual improvement

Create post-campaign reports

Competencies

Time and project management

Communicate very well in English both in writing and verbally

Convert technical information to audience appropriate communication

Critically evaluate communication elements

Influence and persuade people to get things done

Negotiate

Present and sell your ideas

Question processes, strategy and outputs

Multi-task on multiple projects

Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience

Qualifications

Minimum 3-year undergraduate degree or diploma in Marketing and Communications

Minimum of 2 years' experience in Marketing, PR, Communications or the sales & Distribution industry

Knowledge

Discovery's products and business processes

Various media and social channels, including digital

Agency process and relationships

Print and production processes (including time lines and costings)

Critical elements of successful communication

Basic understanding of design principles for digital and print

Use of design tools such as Adobe Express, InDesign and Adobe Photoshop will be adventitious

Knowledge of the Sales and Distribution structure advantageous

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.