Marketing Coordinator

Brentwood Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced individual for an academic leadership role. The position requires a diploma or bachelor's degree in Marketing or related fields, with a minimum of 3 years experience in marketing, particularly in education or services. Responsibilities include overseeing academic policies, student administration, and liaising with regulatory bodies. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in marketing, preferably in the education or services sector.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle, essential for school visits and events.
• Demonstrated experience in managing digital campaigns and social media accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall academic leadership, ensuring alignment with mission and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development and review of academic policies and procedures.
• Oversee student administration and academic advising.
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Manage academic budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Digital campaign management

Social media management

Graphic design skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Minimum 23 years experience in marketing, preferably in the education or services sector
• Demonstrated experience in managing digital campaigns and social media accounts
• Graphic design and content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) would be an advantage
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle, essential for school visits and events

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide overall academic leadership, ensuring alignment with the institutions mission, vision, and regulatory requirements (CHE, DHET, ECSA)
• Lead the development and review of academic policies, procedures, and strategies
• Ensure programmes are industry-aligned, compliant with NQF / HEQSF standards, and support clear articulation and progression pathways
• Oversee the quality assurance and programme review functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while delegating day-to-day QA processes to the Quality Assurance Officer
• Support and manage academic staff through recruitment, professional development, fair workload distribution, and performance management
• Oversee student administration, academic advising, student support initiatives, performance monitoring, progression, and the management of appeals or misconduct cases
• Provide support to lecturers in teaching delivery, academic administration, and student engagement
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, professional associations, industry partners, and internal governance structures
• Support marketing and recruitment initiatives for academic programmes
• Prepare reports for management, committees, and regulatory bodies
• Lead re-accreditation and audit preparations in collaboration with relevant staff
• Manage academic budgets and resources effectively
• Contribute to general campus administration, operational management, and broader management functions
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required to support the institutions operations